To clear up his disciples’ confusion, Gareth generously sent the fleet of Maybachs to pick up the disciples and his nephew from the hospital. Moved to tears, the disciples believed they were right to pledge their loyalty to Gareth. Image was everything to Gareth. Yet, he chose the discreet sedan and gave away the fancy car ride to his disciples. The disciples had no idea that Gareth only did it to confuse Kaze. Truth be told, Gareth was afraid that Kaze would go after him, so he put his disciples and nephew in the forefront of danger. “Fuck. Why is a dangerous man like Kaze doing in a small city? “I knew I was right to stay put in Sunrise for all those years.“Thank goodness I know by experience when is my cue to leave. Otherwise, I might just die in Lilyrose and lose my reputation. “Once I get on the highway, I can say goodbye to Lilyrose.” With the green-lit toll booth up ahead, relief washed over Gareth. His experience saved him from trouble this time. Upon hi

Gareth took out the 5% share ownership contract from his hidden pocket and handed it to Kaze. Kaze grabbed the file for a look before putting it away. “The 5% shares were supposed to be mine. I can’t say that we’re even. “Besides, your life isn’t worth much. Just 5% shares in exchange for your life?” “Don’t push your luck, Kaze!” Gareth yelled angrily, “Do you think you’ve got me under your thumb? I have friends in the fighting world and the underworld. “My disciples will kill you at my cue.” Kaze smiled nonchalantly. “Well, don’t get them involved. You can just die instead of dragging anyone else along. What? Are they supposed to be buried with you?” Gareth looked Kaze in the eye. It never occurred to Gareth that Kaze could care less about his influence in the fighting and criminal communities. “Are you trying to drive me to desperation, Kaze?” Gareth suddenly turned to his disciples. “Get Lee, or we will all die!” The disciples were dumbfounded. Gareth could j

Gareth was filled with dread the moment Kaze raised his hand. Despite his instinct to dodge, Gareth had to stay still. “Smack!” Kaze slapped Gareth in the face without hesitation. “Thud.” Gareth twirled a couple of times before falling back on his bottom. “Um…” Lying on the ground, Gareth’s disciples were stunned. Gareth’s two attacks left Kaze unscathed. The disciples could convince themselves that Kaze was simply thick-skinned. However, Kaze overpowered Gareth with a single blow. Gareth was supposed to be reputable in the fighting and criminal communities. Kaze took a step forward and said indifferently, “Get up.” “I was wrong, alright, Kaze?” Kaze struggled to get on his feet. “Smack!” Kaze whipped Gareth with another slap. Gareth crashed to the ground, his head dizzy and his lips cracked. “Smack!” “You abducted my wife.” “Smack!” “You made me lose to you, so I’d be too shameful to show my face around.” “Smack!” “You warned me to keep o

Sieg put down his cutlery. He wiped his mouth with a napkin before replying indifferently, “Gareth is more useful dead than alive. “Gareth is more than a grandmaster. Killing him will spark a chain reaction.” “Is it really necessary to go through all the trouble just to deal with Kaze?” The beautiful woman was confused. Sieg grinned. “Framing Kaze is only part of the plan, not the goal. “With Gareth gone, we will see the shift in power dynamics in the city. “Now that I stirred things up, the ball is in the new mayor’s court to smooth things over. It’s time he comes out from hiding behind the scenes.” Sieg stayed discreet in the last few days. During the arrival of Mary Sue on Madam Hacks’ orders and Gareth, Sieg stayed on the sidelines and did not steal anyone’s thunder. The situation in Lilyrose was getting interesting. Mary Sue and Gareth failed miserably at the hands of Kaze. The new mayor, who never made a public appearance, intrigued Sieg. Sieg was curiou

Madam Hacks represented the Hacks family in Geranium City. Sieg acted in place of the Geranium Lyfes. Dakota was one of the few investors who would not leave Lilyrose. … Many authorities had their eyes on Lilyrose New City. Kaze was clear on the power dynamics at play. He kept his hands off the matter because the Lilyrose New City project was massive and needed investors. Securing funding from multiple authorities was unavoidable.Kaze was not against the Lyfes and Hackses dipping their fingers into the project. He would not exclude investors because of personal grudges. However, all that hinged on one condition. The investors should take their profits and stay out of trouble in Lilyrose. Kaze looked at Don. “Stick to investigating Gareth’s case. I’ll handle the rest. “Troubled times lie ahead of the city, but we can’t let Lilyrose fall into chaos. “Arrest anyone who disrupts the city’s order. No need to hold back just because they come from power. “I have