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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.”

…

High Investment Group declared its entry to

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

the world.

in Lilyrose City that managed to get an investment from Sky High Investment Group

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

the Quint family’s mansion, Master Quint’s seventieth birthday event was being held.

lively and crowded.

teapot

antique statue worth four hundred

presenting their presents to Master Quint at the main hall while the butler announced the value of the

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

in a celebratory mood until Darcy arrived.

Darcy Quint, a cake worth…

at Darcy with the cake in her hand, surprised.

you seriously giving me a cake?!” Master Quint bellowed and his expression turned

“Grandfather, I…”

her. “Darcy, this is Grandfather’s seventieth birthday. All of us prepared tens of thousands worth

because

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

now? You have no money so it becomes an excuse for you to

Slap!

the

even a dog will eat this cake. I don’t know what gives you the nerves to bring this here to embarrass yourself

teared up while staring at the fallen cake.

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

Deborah’s brother, Samus Quint, approached with a

to simply brush us off with a cheap cake and feast on the food later?”

and your family aren’t in the condition

amused everyone else.

I think Darcy and her family are here for the

no position to taste the food Grandfather

kitchen to make them instant ramen instead!”

Just give them leftovers from yesterday. It’s already a blessing for them.”

amused by the terrible joke. The grimace on his face softened and he said, “Just give them some noodles. Leftovers are

too kind.”

hurry up and thank Grandfather for his kindness,” Deborah said with disdain.

unable to speak a word due to

is starting. Deborah, arrange

reaction. He simply told Deborah to announce the seating for the rest of the family.

Quint’s order, Deborah stepped up

contributed more than ten million, the main table.”