Chapter 532 Bite the Hand That Feeds You Despite her displeasure, Taylor kept her feelings to herself.
She could not afford to piss off Kaze, the type without qualms to throw money around.
Besides, Kaze was not just wealthy.
Alisa said that Kaze had to hold a higher position than the chief commander of Lilyrose Strategic Department to set foot into Emperor Hall.
Kaze was the definition of power. Hence, Taylor stood there without a word.
“I needed Rose to see you for who you are, Taylor, but | also need to find something out from you.” Amid the tension, Kaze spoke.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTaylor's breath hitched. “Ask away, Mr. Lee.” “Did my buddy, James White, really assault you?” Shocked, Taylor looked up at Kaze in disbelief. She did not expect Kaze to be a good friend to James.
“Mr. Lee, I-I..." Fear stirred in Taylor's eyes.
Her knees went weak, and she fell into a kneeling positikHer tiny fr shuddered.
“Stand up and talk,” Kaze said indifferently.
Taylor shakily rose to her feet.
Kaze then said, “I want the truth from you. Did James ever assault you?” “No, he never touched me.” Taylor reached out to hold the back of a nearby chair to stop herself from sinking to the ground.
Kaze stared at her in chilling silence. He was waiting for Taylor to tell the whole story.
“I'm sorry, Mr. Lee, | was wrong. The top three families madedo it.
“James was wheelchair-bound after the car accident. He was upset because Shangrila Group was being targeted again.
“The families wantedto have a heart-to-heart with James and get him drunk. They wanted to take a video ofpushing James away, so they could claim that he assaulted me.
“The truth was, James was optimistic. He wasn’t beaten down like the rumors said he was. He didn’t drink much, and he pushedaway when | got too close.
“He lecturedfor my misbehavior and chalked it off asbeing the influence. He said | was a sister to him.
“Two days later, Winnie introducedto an agency in the south. They were kind.” Taylor unveiled the truth in tears.
Kaze uttered curtly, “You used their kindness against them to get the media. attention on yourself. Since then, your rise to stardom has been smooth sailing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“That's not the only thing. James’ death anniversary is drawing near.
“You have not been back to Lilyrose for two years, and now you're dancing on his grave by having a concert here.” Kaze stood up and glared at Taylor. “You bit the hand that fed you.” “I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. | was wrong. | know it’s my fault.” Taylor fell to her knees once again and apologized tearfully.
“You should apologize to James, not me.” Kaze added coldly, “Cancel the concert that’s supposed to happen three days later. | 213 want you to be at the graveyard to pay your respects to James.
“| expect a public apology to Shangrila Group from you. | want my buddy’s n cleared.” Taylor had the audacity to demand an apology from Shangrila Group, and she mentioned it during an interview.
In that case, Kaze expected the sthings from her.
Taylor, knees on the ground, shuddered.
The truth would be out the moment she apologized publicly.
She could forget being a star.
Heck, that would be a social suicide.