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Loud noises of tables and chairs being overturned echoed from the phone.

Draco’s excited voice followed, “Boss, is it really you?! Where have you been!? You’ve been missing for all this time and it almost drove us mad!

“Since your identity is confidential, we are not permitted to locate you without official orders.”

Kaze sighed and said, “I got into some trouble. I’m fine now. I have recovered.”

“Someone tried to harm you? Who is it? Just one word, boss! Me and the guys will raze them to the ground,” Draco said angrily.

“It’s okay,” Kaze replied coldly. He did not want others to be involved in his affair with the Lee family. He must end it with his own hands and his own hands alone.

“I have something that I need you to do. Arrange for Sky High Investment Group to enter Lilyrose by tonight and announce an investment in the city worth ten billion.”

He served in the army for three years. Not only did he lead his men to battle, but he also founded a business empire in another country—the Sky High Investment Group.

He wanted to use his company to help Darcy.

“Yes, sir!” Draco answered vigorously. “Boss, I’ll come to Lilyrose right away. While you were away, domestic and foreign enemies grew restless. I have something I must inform you in person.”

“Alright.”

…

Sky High Investment Group declared its entry

every nook and cranny of the city as everyone knew this would be a great opportunity to reshuffle the city’s power dynamics.

world. They controlled a great

get an investment from Sky High Investment Group would rise to prominence within the

day, Kaze was discharged and he made his way to visit the Quint family.

Quint family’s mansion, Master Quint’s seventieth

was lively and crowded.

antique teapot

a golden antique statue worth four

at the main hall while the butler announced the value of

master’s seat, Master Quint

celebratory mood until

Darcy Quint, a

the cake in her hand,

Master Quint bellowed and his expression

“Grandfather, I…”

cousin, Deborah Quint, scoffed and stopped her. “Darcy, this is Grandfather’s seventieth birthday. All of us prepared tens of thousands worth of presents for him and you are giving him a

was never close with Darcy because she was

bitterness. She explained timidly, “Deborah, it’s not that I don’t want to, but my family is deep in debt and our company is on

have no money so it becomes an excuse for you to present a cheap cake to Grandfather?”

Slap!

slammed the

eat this cake. I don’t know what gives you

while staring at the

cake, which symbolized her heartfelt feelings, but they were not appreciated by her extended

Samus Quint, approached with

off with a cheap

did prepare a feast and I believe you and your family aren’t in the condition to even have a proper

amused everyone else.

right. I think Darcy and her family

in no position to taste the

make

Just give them leftovers from yesterday. It’s

face softened and he said, “Just give them some

too

Grandfather for his kindness,” Deborah said with disdain.

her lips, her eyes teared up, and unable to speak a word due to the grievance felt.

Deborah, arrange for everyone to be seated.”

reaction. He simply told Deborah

Deborah stepped

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