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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.”

…

declared its entry to Lilyrose City.

every nook and cranny of the city as everyone knew this would be a

High Investment Group was one of the top companies in the world. They controlled a great amount of funds and specialized in

managed to get an investment from Sky

next day, Kaze was discharged and he made his way

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

was lively and crowded.

Deborah Quint, an antique teapot worth six hundred thousand.”

golden antique

at the main hall while the butler announced the value of

master’s seat, Master Quint looked delighted by

a celebratory

Quint, a

Darcy with the cake

you seriously giving me a cake?!” Master Quint bellowed

“Grandfather, I…”

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

with Darcy because she was jealous of

to, but my family is deep in debt and our company is

Blaming poverty now? You have no money so it becomes an excuse for you to present a cheap

Slap!

scoffed and slammed the cake to the ground.

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

up while staring

an entire night baking the cake, which symbolized her heartfelt feelings, but they were not appreciated by her extended

Deborah’s brother, Samus Quint, approached with a

with a cheap cake and feast

feast and I believe you and your family

words amused everyone

and her

no position to taste the food Grandfather prepared.”

the kitchen to make them instant ramen instead!”

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

The grimace on his face softened and he said,

too kind.”

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

unable to speak a word due to the grievance felt.

Deborah, arrange for everyone

not care about Darcy’s reaction. He simply told Deborah

Deborah stepped up and made the announcement.

than ten million, the main table.”