From Outcast to Overlord: The Unyielding Heir Novel

Chapter 226 The Breaking Quiet Finished Emma stepped out in a sleek dress , radiating elegance with a touch of frost - far more poised and untouchable than when she'd first crossed paths with Leander . Her expression stiffened the moment she laid eyes on him. A subtle shift, then her whole demeanor turned cold . " Why are you with Maeve ? " Her voice sliced through the air , sharp and demanding answers . Last time she visited Ravenridge with Elias , they'd pushed Leander to end things with Maeve . Emma had assumed that chapter was closed .

So , seeing him now - especially showing up beside Maeve in the same car - set off alarm bells . Leander didn't flinch . He kept his cool , flicking a glance at the silver Mercedes AMG in front of him . " Since when do I need to check in with you about who I hang out with ? " He then pointed at the car . " Move it . You're in the way . " Emma looked like she was about to throw another jab , but Maeve suddenly piped up , her tone playful . " Whoa , Emma ... you two know each other ? " That caught Emma off guard . Her brows pulled together slightly as she turned to face Maeve .

Something about Maeve's clueless expression stirred a different concern . Emma assumed Leander had already confessed and reunited with Maeve - after all , they showed up in the same car . Clearly , that wasn't the case . Maeve didn't even recognize him . Recovering quickly , Emma gave a dismissive shrug . " Oh , no . Thought he looked like someone I used to know . My bad . " Without another word , she climbed into the car and motioned for Maeve to follow .

The Mercedes AMG pulled away moments later , leaving behind a heavy silence - and a final glare from Emma that hinted at more than just disapproval . Back in Leander's car , Yvette turned to him with curious eyes . " Was that Maeve's sister ? Do you guys go way back or something ? " Leander shook his head casually . " Only met her once . That's about it . " He kept his eyes on the road , heading toward Maplebrook Manor without offering more .

1/4 13:20 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 226 The Breaking Quiet Finished Meanwhile , Maeve sat in the passenger seat of the Mercedes AMG , replaying Emma's behavior in her head . That's weird . Emma definitely knows the guy - anyone can see it . So why was she acting like he was just some random stranger ? And the weirdest part ? She didn't even say a word to him after that . It just doesn't sit right . Before Maeve could make sense of it , Emma broke the silence . " So , where'd you disappear to today ? Since when do you just hop into random guys ' cars like it's no big deal ?

" Maeve cringed a bit , guilt bubbling up . She ended up telling Emma the whole story about what went down at the mall . Emma listened without much reaction , nodding here and there . On the outside , she stayed calm . Inside , she was already putting the pieces together . This run - in is just a fluke . Maeve clearly hasn't connected the dots - she doesn't even realize that guy's the one who saved her . And Leander ? Of course , he kept quiet . Emma let out a quiet breath and muttered , " At least the guy knows his limits .

" She remembered the last time she saw him - barely scraping by in a shabby rental . Sure , today he was driving a nice car and had clearly polished himself up a bit . Still , in her eyes , it wasn't enough . Maeve was practically Astria's sweetheart . Her face was on posters from one end of the country to the other . She rubbed shoulders with heirs to powerful families , sons of top officials - people with serious clout and endless money . Whatever success Leander had now , it didn't stack up . Not even close . " Emma , are you sure you don't know him ? " Maeve asked again .

Emma didn't miss a beat . " Positive . He just reminded me of someone , that's all ." Maeve nodded , then tilted her head . " Didn't you say you were locking yourself away at Tri - Peak Sect for a while ? What made you come here all of a sudden ? " Emma's expression flickered for just a second before she smiled . " I finished my training early this round . Had some time , figured I'd swing by since I heard you were in town .

" She added , " I'll stick around Ravenridge for a bit before heading back to prep for the Martial Sovereign training ." 2/4 13:20 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 226 The Breaking Quiet Maeve smiled , totally unaware that danger was inching closer by the hour . 2 #Finished They arrived at Maplebrook Manor not long after . Maeve headed off to fix her makeup for a party later that evening . Emma , on the other hand , slipped into a private lounge where two young men were lounging , sipping drinks and chatting like old friends .

One was Troy , the eldest son of the Levington family - basically the poster boy for wealthy heirs , dressed to impress in a tailored trench coat and striding in as if the place were his . The other was Elias , Tri - Peak Sect's golden boy . He'd tangled with Leander before , so the name was sure to ring a bell . Emma stepped in , and both guys turned to greet her . " Emma , did you find her ? " Troy asked quickly . " Yeah , she's backstage now , fixing her makeup , " she replied , then paused for a beat . " We've got about three hours before the Umbral Court makes their move .

Until then , we should be in the clear . " She gave a respectful nod to both men . " Thank you for stepping in like this . My family's in a tight spot , and you didn't hesitate to help . The Reyne family owes you ." Troy waved her off with a smile . " Come on , Emma . Maeve and I are getting engaged soon , and I already see her as my wife . If someone tries to come after her , I'm not just going to sit back . " Elias shot Emma a warm glance , his voice low and easy . " Hey , we've trained together - you don't have to thank me . Maeve's your sister , so that makes her practically family .

I'll do whatever it takes ." The truth was , he'd always had a thing for Emma . Jumping in to help wasn't just about keeping Maeve out of trouble - it was also his shot to show Emma he wasn't just another name in the sect . He wanted her to see him as someone she could count on . On top of that , he'd been itching for a real test . Word was , the Umbral Court sent only the deadliest , exactly the kind of fight that could push him into the spotlight in Astria's martial world . " Thanks , really . " Emma gave them both a nod , her tone shifting to serious .

" Maeve's not exactly low - profile - everyone knows she's tied to the Levington family and Tri - Peak Sect . You'd think anyone with a shred of sense would back off . " Yet the Umbral Court still took the hit . That kind of confidence ? Means they're sending in someone serious . " 3/4 13:20 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 226 The Breaking Quiet L Troy leaned forward , frowning . " The Umbral Court's been around for over a decade , and they've only gotten gutsier . No way they've lasted this long without serious backing . We might not have names , but that doesn't mean we can let our guard down .

" Elias stayed quiet . Despite his strength , the thought of facing off against the Umbral Court made even him uneasy . The three of them were top - tier in Astria's martial world - Martial Grandmasters , each one . Emma , especially , was one of the legendary Nine Geniuses , on the brink of breaking into the Martial Sovereign level . Even so , the Umbral Court's shadow loomed large . None of them knew what was coming . None of them felt safe . Ravenridge wasn't just a city on edge anymore . It was a ticking clock , and time was running out .

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