From Outcast to Overlord: The Unyielding Heir Novel

Chapter 252 Josiah Wainwright 64 Finished The student council crowd streamed out of the restaurant , still buzzing from dinner . Laughter echoed as they split into groups , all headed toward Maplebrook Manor . For most of them , Maplebrook was the stuff of legends - a place dressed in luxury , spoken of but never seen . Tonight, thanks to Skyler , they finally had a chance to walk through those fabled doors . Nobody wanted to miss it . Many came from rich families , and almost all had their own cars . They slid into plush leather seats , windows rolled down , engines purring to life .

One by one , they drove off in pairs or trios . Leander stood alone at the curb . Yvette and Ginny stayed with him , hands raised under the glow of the streetlight , trying to hail a cab . But it was rush hour . Cabs passed without slowing , every seat already full . From inside their warm cars , the others watched . Some wore smug smiles . Others shook their heads . Scorn sat heavy in their eyes - for Leander . And pity followed - for Yvette . In Victor's car , Eleanor sat in the back beside Jade . She watched the scene unfold , then sighed and shook her head . " I don't get Yvette .

Colin or Skyler - either one of them is a hundred times better than that guy . " Leander has no skills , no charm . He's rude , and now he's making Yvette stand there in the cold with him . Even Ginny's stuck waiting because of him . It's pathetic . " She let out another long sigh and turned toward the window . Eleanor shook her head . She and Yvette were friends , and she thought it was a shame Yvette picked a broke kid over someone better . Jade and Victor traded quiet looks . Neither spoke , but the tension between them hung in the air . They knew better .

Leander wasn't just some broke kid . He was the chairman of Jeff Enterprises . He didn't lack money . He just didn't care to flash it around . " Eleanor , " Jade said softly , " you really shouldn't speak so soon . Leander's not what he seems ." Eleanor's laugh was low and bitter . " No kidding . A broke guy chasing a Sitwell , and she's standing there like some side character , trying to catch a ride . That's not simple . That's just sad ." 1/4 13:59 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 232 Josiah Wainwright Jade didn't respond . ( 64 ) #Finished She turned away and stared through the glass .

Her eyes found Leander again , still standing there like he didn't have a care in the world . Calm . Silent . Still . He never looked out of place , no matter the moment . Something twisted inside her . If he hadn't kept everything hidden so well , maybe she would've seen him clearly . Maybe she wouldn't have let her chance slip away . And the regret only deepened . Across the street , a black Jeep rolled up beside the curb . The window slid down with a low mechanical hum . Skyler leaned out , smiling just enough to pretend it was friendly . " Yvette , still waiting on a cab ?

Leander didn't bring a car ? " His voice was casual , but his tone was full of mockery . A silver Ford stopped behind him . Dean stuck his head out the driver's window , his grin wide and obnoxious . " D * mn , this is how people flirt now ? " Back in school , if you wanted to chase after the prettiest girl , you showed up in something nice . Benz , Porsche , roses - something . These kids today ? Man , they've changed . " He raised his voice on purpose . Yvette and Ginny could hear every word . From the back seat , someone let out a laugh that cut through the street like broken glass .

Leander slid one hand into his pocket . His eyes scanned the cars without a word . The light in them changed , just for a second . The indifference faded , and something sharper took its place . He had let them talk because he didn't care . But even ants got crushed when they bit too hard . Yvette's eyes turned cold . Her face hardened , and the air around her seemed to still . Dean saw her through the windshield , his smirk fading . He slammed the gas , and the Ford sped off without another word . Skyler stayed at the window , leaning on the edge like nothing had happened .

" Yvette , cabs are tough to get right now . Why don't you ride with us ? We're all going the same way . " Her gaze didn't flinch . Her voice stayed even . " No thanks , Skyler . You guys go ahead . We'll take care of ourselves ." Yvette's firm tone made Skyler nod . " Alright . We'll wait outside Maplebrook Manor . If you can't find a cab , just give me a call . I'll 2/4 13:59 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 282 towah Wainwright come back for you . " He gave Leander a final glance , then drove off Finished Once the car turned the corner and Yvette was out of sight , Skyler's smile disappeared .

His eyes went hard , and his hands clenched the wheel . The plastic strained under his grip . He didn't get it . Yvette chose a guy who didn't even own a car . She'd rather freeze at the curb than sit beside him . His chest burned . His hands clenched his steering wheel so hard , it nearly got bent out of shape . " Leander ... when we get to Maplebrook , I'll show you what real power looks like . " By now , the others had already left . Only Leander , Yvette , and Ginny stood by the road . Yvette turned toward Leander . Her voice dropped , full of guilt . " Leander , I'm sorry .

" I brought you here tonight because I wanted Skyler to face the truth . I wanted him to let go of whatever he's still hoping for . I thought he might corner me at the party and say something weird , and I didn't want to handle that alone . " I didn't expect it to go like this ." Earlier , she had taken Leander's hand just to stop him from reacting . Years ago , Skyler had saved her once . That memory still lingered , and she didn't want things to turn ugly between the two . But now , seeing how Skyler behaved , she felt sick about it . Leander shook his head . His voice was calm .

" You really think that kind of nonsense could get to me ? " A cab pulled up . Leander stepped forward first . " Come on . Let's see what Skyler has planned ." Yvette glanced at Ginny . Ginny gave a quiet sigh and followed . The three got into the cab . Twenty minutes later , they arrived at Maplebrook Manor , Out front , luxury cars lined the lot . Bright paint and polished chrome reflected the glow from overhead lights . License plates from every part of the region showed just how far guests had come . Skyler , Victor , and the rest stood waiting near the curb .

When Skyler spotted Yvette , he stepped forward with a bright grin . 3/4 14:00 Wed Oct 15 2 You made it . I was about to come back for you ." Yvette only gave a short nod . Her expression stayed cold . Skyler didn't seem to mind . He motioned to the group , and they all headed toward the main entrance . The front of Maplebrook was alive with movement . Men in tailored suits and women in sleek gowns stepped from sleek sedans and exotic cars . Every guest carried the weight of money and power . They walked with confidence and watched everything like hawks .

By the door , a young man stood tall in a sharp black suit . A white flower sat on his lapel . He stood like a soldier , rigid and still , with his chin high and his shoulders set . When he spotted Skyler's group , his mouth lifted in a quick grin . He strode over and gave Skyler a hard punch to the shoulder . " Took you long enough ." Skyler laughed and slapped his chest . " Come on . I could never forget Ravenridge's top party spot ." He turned to the others . " Everyone , this is the guy I mentioned . We served in the military together . " His name's Josiah Wainwright .

Five years ago , he was one of the most famous guys in Ravenridge . They used to call him one of the ' Three Princes of Ravenridge . I'm sure you've heard of him ." The group stiffened in surprise . A young man in glasses adjusted his frames and spoke in a low voice . " Wait ... Josiah ? Frankie Wainwright's son ? " Send Gifts 60