Guardian-In-Law

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.”

…

Investment Group declared its entry to Lilyrose City.

everyone knew this would be a great opportunity to reshuffle the city’s power dynamics.

the world. They controlled a great amount of

investment from Sky High Investment Group would

day, Kaze was discharged and he made

Master Quint’s seventieth birthday event was being

was lively and crowded.

Quint, an antique teapot worth six hundred thousand.”

golden antique statue worth four hundred thousand.”

the main hall while the butler announced the value of

in the master’s seat, Master Quint looked delighted by

in a celebratory mood until

Darcy Quint, a

looked at Darcy with the cake in

a cake?!” Master Quint bellowed and his expression

“Grandfather, I…”

of us prepared tens of thousands worth of presents for him and you are giving

never close with Darcy because

my family is deep in debt and our company is on the brink of bankruptcy. This

so it becomes an excuse for you to present a cheap cake to

Slap!

scoffed and slammed the

this cake. I don’t know what gives you the nerves to bring

up while staring

an entire night baking the cake, which symbolized her heartfelt feelings, but they were

Quint, approached with

simply brush us off with a cheap cake and feast

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

amused everyone else.

think Darcy and her family are here for the

in no position to taste the food Grandfather

make them instant ramen instead!”

leftovers from yesterday. It’s already a blessing for

grimace on his face softened and he said, “Just give them some noodles. Leftovers are for dogs.”

too kind.”

thank Grandfather for his kindness,”

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

The feast is starting. Deborah, arrange for everyone

Quint did not care about Darcy’s reaction. He simply told Deborah to announce the seating for the rest

Deborah stepped up

family members who contributed more than ten million, the main table.”