Ash did not overthink about it. She simply thought Mathias was angry because he found out about Lil Dee terminating the contract with Sky Ocean Corporation. She put the phone down and then looked at Dayton and the others. “Mathias is coming. Let’s go down and welcome him.” Dayton and the others exchanged a delightful gaze. They did not expect Mathias to come so soon. They quickly followed Ash downstairs to wait for Mathias. At the lobby, Mathias strode in with a stern look. “Mathias.” “Young Master Mathias!” Ash and the others bowed and welcomed him. Mathias nodded at them and asked, “I heard that something happened to the company?” “Yes. Ms. Quint’s husband hit Lil Dee, the ambassador we hired for Mountain Dew Estate. He terminated the contract and threatened to sue us. I tried to negotiate with them but they wanted Kaze to apologize to them…” Ash briefly told Mathias what happened. “He must be having a death wish!” Mathias’ expression turned grim. He was a
Ash frowned. She had no idea what caused Mathias’ anger. She stepped in and said, “Mathias, this is too much. Dayton is quite capable…” “Shut up!” Mathias glared at her. Ash was unhappy with his attitude. She served the Queens for many years yet Mathias was being rude to her. “Mathias, Sky Ocean Corporation belongs to the Queens. If Ms. Quint continues to act this way, it will hurt the company’s profit. Understandably, the executives were unhappy with her decisions…” Ash mentioned the Queen family to remind Mathias not to protect Darcy. Slap! Ash was slapped in the face. Mathias shook his head and laughed. “You know nothing! Sky Ocean Corporation doesn’t belong to the Queens! It’s Darcy Quint’s! We are just the nominal owner! Even if Darcy lost everything in the company, you have no right to speak to her like that!” Ash was stunned. Sky Ocean Corporation belonged to Darcy? The Queens were just the nominal owner and were working for Darcy? It shocked her. She w
“Sky Ocean Corporation? I’ve never heard of it. Who are they? Lil Dee donated millions to charity! I support him!” “How dare that bastard hit Lil Dee?! What nonsense?! Call the police on him!” Different social media were being flooded by similar comments. Since Lil Dee donated a lot of money to charity before, many netizens supported him. Some so-called insiders even said that when Lil Dee and his team arrived at Mountain Dew Estate, the staff there offered to pimp him. Lil Dee was a morally righteous person so when he turned down the offer, he was beaten up. Darcy was shaking with anger when she saw the news and comments. It was Lil Dee who requested Kaze to pimp him and when he was rejected, he tried to coerce Nancy to sleep with him. Yet the truth was distorted by his PR team. “I bet that so-called insider is Lil Dee’s PR officer. They don’t want to be seen as passive, so they accuse us first, which escalates the situation. Then, when we reveal the truth, no one be
South River Station was one of the highest-rated television stations in the country and it had an insane viewership count. To promote Mountain Dew Estate, Sky Ocean Corporation worked with the television station to broadcast their advertisement video during prime time. Fifteen seconds of video cost around a million, per broadcast. Now that the news of Kaze hitting Lil Dee had gone out, South River Station pulled the advertisement. “Ms. Quint, the person in charge also said that the contract clearly states that if we are at fault for causing the advertisement to be pulled, the TV station won’t be liable for anything…” Ash’s expression turned bitter. Sky Ocean Corporation and South River Station signed a contract to broadcast the advertisement for one hundred prime time slots. Now that the contract was breached, a hundred million in advertisement fees went down the drain. Before everyone could recover from the shock, Ash’s phone continued to ring. “Every other social me
“I have seen your picture and goddamn you are pretty. Hehe…” Lil Dee’s perverted chuckles sounded creepy on the loudspeaker. “Desmond Litman, stop dreaming! It’s not happening!” Darcy shouted. She really wanted to hang up the phone. Lil Dee scoffed. “If you don’t want to, then there’s nothing left for us to talk about. I’d like to see without me, who can bring Mountain Dew Estate back to life? I hope you won’t come begging me later.” Darcy clenched her teeth tightly. She no longer had hopes to revive Mountain Dew Estate. Kaze then went over to Darcy’s desk and said to the phone, “Desmond Litman, don’t think too much of yourself. I can simply find someone else to replace you and revive Mountain Dew Estate. I hope you won’t come begging me later as well.” Kaze was furious that Lil Dee insulted Darcy over the phone. The office was quiet. No one expected Kaze to continue arguing with Lil Dee after what had happened. “Kaze Lee?” Lil Dee clenched his teeth and said angril
“When Professor Whiteman and his team came back from the foreign battlefield, they were welcomed like heroes. Many big companies tried to invite him to endorse their products or services but he rejected all the offers.” Ash hoped that Professor Whiteman could be their ambassador but she knew it was impossible. Professor Whiteman was a scholar and a doctor, nothing else. He did not need the extra money from endorsements and he disliked being distracted by not his profession. Darcy shook her head as well. “Kaze, stop dreaming. Professor Whiteman might be a friend of the family but this is the company’s matter. Now that the company is in a tough situation, I am too embarrassed to ask Professor Whiteman.” Ash and the others did not know that Darcy’s family was friends with the professor. They revered and respected her even more knowing her background. However, as Darcy said, this was a company matter, not a private affair. Professor Whiteman would never say yes. “Don’t worry.
Professor Whiteman said, “I’m friends with the chairwoman’s husband. He came to me, asking for help, so I figured why not? I have to talk to you later. A patient is waiting for my consultation.” Vayne was rather jealous. He tried to ask the professor to promote his company before but was scolded instead. Yet Kaze was able to convince the professor to endorse his project? Who exactly was Kaze Lee? Vayne told his assistant to find out more about Kaze. “Kaze Lee, the son-in-law of the Quints is a well-known garbage in Lilyrose. His wife is the chairwoman of two companies operating in Lilyrose. “The professor is a prestigious doctor and scholar. He didn’t even care about the invites from famed politicians yet he agreed to help a useless garbage?” Vayne was annoyed and could not figure out why the professor would agree. “Sir, I found out that the professor treated Kaze Lee’s father-in-law’s legs before. Sky Ocean Corporation is facing a major PR disaster because Kaze Lee h
“Is it legit news?” Samson asked his assistant eagerly. It was no secret that Professor Whiteman never accepted endorsements. Samson might be thrilled but he remained skeptical. “It’s legit. Vayne Tucker leaked the news himself,” the assistant said. Samson nodded in excitement. “Vayne always boasts himself as the professor’s student. When he started his company and wanted marketing solutions, he came to me for help. If it was he who leaked the news, then it must be real.” He knew Vayne well enough to understand the man’s character. Vayne boasted himself as the professor’s student and used the professor’s fame and reputation to quickly cement himself in Sunrise City’s business world in just a few short years. “Sir, our hospitals needed an ambassador. If we can get the professor to endorse us, the hospitals will flourish, not just come back from the dead,” the assistant said. Samson was intrigued. “Yeah. The professor is a master in orthopedics. Why don’t we change all ou
The people looked eager, hoping to get the chance to see a war general in person. Alex was moved by the people’s eagerness. He looked at his son and said, “Hanses, since there’s still time before the feast starts, can you try to invite a war general from the Flying Dragons to join us?” Hanses hesitated but then he bit the bullet and said, “Okay, I’ll give it a try.” He had no confidence in inviting a war general to join their family gathering. After all, he just got through the initial selection and was not an official member of the Flying Dragons yet. He still did not get the chance to meet the war generals, so they might not answer his invitations. However, he did not make his concerns verbal since it was a big day for his family and also him being under the spotlight, he did not want to disappoint. He pulled his phone out and called the captain of the Flying Dragons—Jonas Asterisk. Jonas was the captain in charge of the recruitment and he was known for his hot temper.
Hanses’ tone clearly conveyed his disregard for Aaron. Previously, Aaron, the chief commander, was someone Hanses admired. Now, since he already got through the initial selection and probably would be selected to join the Flying Dragons, he became prouder and more confident. “What? Not even Chief Commander Krad?!” The people were shocked. The chief commander of the South River Strategic Department was second only to the governor of the state and had the same rank as the mayor of Riverbank, Kent Synder. Yet from Hanses’ words, the VIP that the Flying Dragons were expecting seemed to be more powerful than Aaron. “Could it be Chief Commander Draco Lang from the Lilyrose Strategic Department? He used to be the commander of the Battle Dragon Troops and also founded the elite battalion, Flying Dragons.” Someone came up with another guess. Hanses shook his head. “It’s not him. This VIP that we are expecting is more powerful than him.” People started to gasp in shock. The
“Kaze, you bastard! How dare you ask Patrick to break up with Maxine? Who the hell are you to say that?!” “Patrick introduced you to a job, yet you ignored him and tried to convince him to break up with Maxine. How could you be so narrow-minded?!” “You’re living a terrible life but that doesn’t mean others should live the same!” Alex, Adam, and the others criticized Kaze for what he said as it was frustrating. How could he instigate Patrick to break up with Maxine in front of them? It was like pulling a treasure box away from their hands! It was disrespectful to the family! Patrick’s expression darkened. He hugged Maxine tightly and said coldly, “Maxine and I are tight. You don’t need to worry about that. Whatever problem that comes my way, I’ll just deal with it. “The more problems she gets me into, and I solve it, means I am more capable than other men. Only an incompetent man would dislike the woman causing problems for himself.” Maxine hugged Patrick even tighter.
Patrick looked shocked. “Huh? He’s a live-in husband? So he has been unemployed?” Kaze looked at Maxine and Patrick, who were obviously asking for trouble. He smirked and nodded. “I guess you can say so.” Everyone heard his answer. Those who were simply watching from the side were surprised that he admitted it so quickly. Their gazes at him showed a strong sense of contempt. How could a man like him deserve a woman like Darcy? Even if he did not manage to marry himself into Darcy’s family, he still should not be qualified to even be her follower. Patrick did not expect Kaze to be so witty. It caught him by surprise and it left him speechless for a moment. It was until Maxine nudged him, he regained his composure and scoffed. “Is it because you didn’t get any suitable jobs? “Why don’t you tell me what you are interested in, I can recommend you. My company has been recruiting lately, like security guards or janitors. “For Maxine’s sake, you can simply pick a job under ten
“I just got it!” The man was Maxine’s new boyfriend, Patrick Weather. The smile on his face was bright. “I have been working for my cousin, Casius, and I have been performing well, so he rewarded me with this Cullinan. “I literally just got it just now and I wanted to surprise you.” Knowing that the young man was Casius’ cousin, Kaze raised his brows and spared an extra glance at him. Everyone at the scene knew who Casius was, so their eyes on Patrick showed respect. Casius Weather, one of the Riverbank Seven. His status and power could easily pressure everyone at the scene, combined. “You’re always full of surprises! It’s just a Cullinan, you don’t have to keep it from me!” Maxine playfully punched Patrick in the arm but her eyes widened with affection. Her boyfriend’s arrival made her proud and happy. She even felt proud in front of Darcy, who had been overshadowing her. “Uncle Alex, hi…” Patrick then went up to the seniors of the family and greeted them. He the
Many guests went up to Darcy to make acquaintances, especially the younger ones. They were not just attracted by Darcy’s status but also her beauty. If they could win her affection, then it would be a harvest of beauty and wealth. No man could resist the temptation. Darcy knew exactly what the people were thinking. Just as she was surrounded by people, as annoying as flies, she dragged Kaze over and said, “Let me introduce you, this is my husband, Kaze Lee.” Kaze looked at the “flies” who looked at him in shock and smiled. “I’m Kaze Lee. Nice to meet you.” “Oh? Ms. Quint is married…” The young men glanced between Kaze and Darcy, unsure of how to react. As the atmosphere grew awkward, they could only chuckle uncomfortably. Adam knew Darcy was using Kaze as a shield and it displeased him. He said, “Darcy, Kaze does not share a common language with them. “They know you are a businesswoman and want to talk business with you. Their fathers are our family’s close friends and
“You’re going to give your brandless cigarettes and wine to my mother? Hmph! It certainly is an idea only you can come up with.” Agnes waved at Kaze in disgust. “Go, go to the side and don’t disturb us.” Darcy disagreed with the suggestion. After a quick thought, she said, “I think we should just go with some jade or something elegant for Grandmother. It’s more acceptable.” “Sounds fine to me. It’s settled then.” Agnes agreed with Darcy’s suggestion. Almost 11:00 AM. After choosing the present, Darcy and her family went off, together with Rose, who had been freeloading at their house since yesterday. Kaze glanced at the jade bracelet that Darcy picked and it was not particularly impressive. He quickly packed two boxes of cigarettes and two bottles of wine into a black plastic bag and then stored it in the trunk of the car as a backup gift option, just in case. If Madam Otter was displeased with the gift Darcy picked, he might be able to give the special cigarettes and w
“Tsk. Tobacco and wine? Kaze, what friends do you have? Why are they giving you these?” Agnes looked disappointed and upset. She rolled her eyes at Kaze and said, “Be mindful of what friends you made. Can’t they give you something better? “Look at the boxes! It’s like they picked it up from the streets. Putting them in front of our house makes us look bad. Just throw them away.” “This is my house. I can put whatever I want in it.” Kaze took one of the boxes, opened it up, and gave the person in charge and his team a few cigarettes. “Thank you, guys. Here. Can you help me move the boxes inside?” The person in charge and his team nodded and smiled and then moved the boxes of tobacco and wine inside. Kaze’s offhand response left Agnes annoyed but recalling the sharp sting of his slap, she chose to be quiet. She grunted coldly and then went back into the house, bumping into Darcy who was coming downstairs. She said, “Darcy, your Uncle Alex called earlier and told me the O
Kaze saw it as a mere errand, so he nodded and said, “I’ll drop by tomorrow.” “Haha, with Boss showing up, this is in the bag already. I’ll tell Ryken that you will be going there.” After the call, Kaze headed to the bedroom and tried to go in but the door was locked from the inside. “Why don’t you sleep in the other room? I have to work late and I don’t want to keep you up.” Darcy’s voice came from inside. It seemed like she was still jealous of Buffy. Kaze chuckled helplessly and then headed to the guest room. On the second morning, after his morning jog, Kaze came back to the villa and saw people delivering boxes to his door. “What are these? Who sent them?” Agnes asked. Her eyes lit up when she saw the boxes. She always had the bad habit of taking advantage of things whenever she could. The person from management said politely, “I’m sorry, we don’t know. A car came by earlier and left the boxes with us. The driver said they are tobacco and wine, specially prepared