From Outcast to Overlord: The Unyielding Heir Novel

Chapter 258 Convinced The remainder of the power behind that name froze Josiah . 64 J Finished He was the man who had created Jeff Enterprises and stood above every power in the region . The very man Frankie wanted to introduce him to . The one who was supposed to become his mentor . If Mr. Leander could teach him some moves , he could rise to the top and even show his inner strength for Wyvern Blade's selection . And that man had been sitting in front of him the whole time . At Leander's table , every face shifted . Frankie , Gumus , Tommy - each of them was a major player in Mornwick .

But now , they stood before Leander with their heads bowed . The man everyone thought was just some dropout now had titans kneeling to him . " Mr. Ashcroft ? " someone whispered nearby . One after another , business tycoons and elites began murmuring . These weren't common folk . They had seen enough to recognize power when it stood in front of them . Who else could they be talking about ? It must be the one who ruled Mornwick and controlled Jeff Enterprises from the shadows . " Mornwick's Mr. Ashcroft ? " " God , it's really him . The rumors were true . He's young .

I never believed it ." " They say he's untouchable in martial arts . That must've been his power that crushed Elric and Adrian . " The whispers turned to a storm . Every eye fixed on Leander . The men looked shaken . The women stared in awe . Some looked like they were seeing a legend walk among them . Across all of Mornwick , there was no name more feared or more respected than Mr. Ashcroft . " That's Mr. Ashcroft ? " Skyler's face twitched again . His lips parted , but no sound came out . Since making it into Wyvern Blade , he thought he was untouchable . He looked down on almost everyone .

Josiah . Frankie . Anyone without his badge . He thought nobody in Mornwick could truly scare him . 1/4 14:01 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 258 Convinced 零 64 Finished Except for a few names . And now , one of those names was standing in front of him . The man he mocked . The one he tried to belittle . The one he had called weak . He had dug into Leander's background . Found out he lived at Number One , Rivergate Haven . Knew he was close to Frankie . So , he figured Leander was just Frankie's runner . Some low - tier assistant . Nothing worth a second thought .

But now that belief shattered like glass . Leander wasn't just some middleman . He was Mr. Ashcroft - the man who ruled over an entire province . The one whose name made even powerful men fall quiet . Skyler's vision narrowed . The pride he'd held so tightly slipped away without a fight . He was twenty - three , chosen for the Wyvern Blade program , and on track for greatness . But Leander was even younger . And he had already built a world - dominating empire , controlled assets in the billions , and stood at the head of a global powerhouse .

In every category - wealth , reach , reputation - Leander was unmatched . Not just among their peers , but across the board . Even Skyler had to admit it now . Whatever he had done , it wasn't enough . Not by a long shot . His chest felt crushed under a weight he couldn't shake . He had thought Leander was some cocky kid . An easy mark . But now , that same man stood at the top like a dragon in flight . Skyler couldn't even see the peak from where he was standing . In the hall , Ravenridge's three strongest figures bowed low before Leander . He didn't even nod .

He kept his hand in his pocket and turned to Josiah . " You told me I didn't belong in the VIP section . You tried to throw me out . Say it again . " Josiah's arms hung limp at his sides . The pain was sharp , but it was nothing compared to the chill crawling up his spine . When he met Leander's eyes , it felt like he had fallen into a frozen pit . He had never seen Leander before today , but he had heard the stories . Frankie spoke of Leander with a respect he reserved for no one else . That alone had told Josiah Leander was far beyond ordinary . And now he had seen what that meant .

Leander had snuffed out two heirs like it was nothing . He didn't even break a sweat . Josiah's whole body started to shake . " You stupid b * stard ! " Frankie's voice cracked like thunder . His palm struck Josiah across the face , snapping his head sideways . " You ran wild in Ravenridge , acted like nobody could touch you . I had to pull strings to send 2/4 14:01 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 258 Convinced you to the military , hoping it would toughen you up ! L64 J Finished " I figured a few years would knock the arrogance out of you . But look at you now - still the same d * mn fool !

" Why in God's name did you cross Mr. Leander ? You tried to throw him out of this room ? Do you know why I'm even allowed to host this banquet tonight ? Why I still have a place in this city ? " It's because of Mr. Leander ! Everything I have - everything we have - came from him . And you still had the nerve to challenge him ? What the hell were you thinking ? " The veins on Frankie's forehead bulged . His rage flared . He kicked Josiah square in the ribs and sent him tumbling . He had wanted to take his son to Leander after the banquet . He had planned to ask Leander for guidance .

Maybe even get him to help Josiah awaken inner strength . But now ? Josiah had spat on that chance . He had done more than screw up . He had turned himself into a liability . " Kneel ! " Apologize to Mr. Leander ! " Frankie's shout rang across the hall . Josiah's eyes went wide . He couldn't believe what he had just heard . His father , who had always shielded him , was ordering him to kneel . In front of everyone . " Dad ... " His arms were useless . His body throbbed from the blows . Surely this was enough . Surely he had paid . He didn't move . " I said kneel ! " Frankie didn't wait .

He stepped forward and drove his foot into the back of Josiah's knees . Josiah crumpled to the ground . " You're not getting up until Mr. Leander forgives you . You can stay here and rot if you have to ." Frankie's voice wavered for a second , but he gritted his teeth and didn't back down . To him , Leander wasn't a man . He was a force of nature . Even if his son had crossed the line , there was no saving him now . 3/4 14:01 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 25 Convinced Finished Josiah clenched his jaw until his teeth felt like they'd crack . Rage and shame tangled in his gut .

But when he looked up and saw Leander's cold , hollow stare , all of that heat bled away . His head dropped . " Mr. Leander ... I am sorry ." The words scraped out of him like broken stone . One of the so - called Three Princes of Ravenridge , kneeling here , begging for forgiveness . Leander didn't blink . His hand stayed buried in his pocket . His eyes didn't even flicker . " What you did tonight was enough for me to kill you . But you're Frankie's son . So , I only broke your arms . Do you accept your punishment ? " Josiah's teeth ground together , but he gave a nod . " I accept it .

" Leander looked away like Josiah wasn't even there . " Next time this happens , you won't leave alive . " Then he turned . His eyes landed on Skyler , who looked like the blood had drained from his face . Skyler's heart dropped into his stomach . Send Gifts 60