From Outcast to Overlord: The Unyielding Heir Novel

verlord The Unyielding Hem Chapter 262 Sylvia , One of the Four Beauties Finished When they'd first arrived , Leander and Madeline had been seated apart on separate benches . Leander's clothes were plain except for the branded sportswear . He carried only a basic shoulder bag . It was easy to overlook him . But when Madeline slipped her arm through his , that changed everything . Joshua's eyes flickered with something cautious . He masked it quickly , then turned to Madeline with a calm tone . " Madeline , who's this ? " Madeline gave a sweet smile , still clinging to Leander's arm .

" Joshua , this is Leander . He's my ... brother . She paused slightly on the word . Joshua blinked . " Brother ? Aunt Hazel had a son ? " Hazel had left the Shire family long ago . Joshua didn't know her well , but he had heard plenty from others . As far as he knew , Hazel had only one child - Madeline . So , where had this brother come from ? And why wasn't he a Shire ? Madeline hesitated , unsure of how to answer. Before she could say anything , Leander stepped forward with perfect timing and reached out to shake hands , his face calm . " Nice to meet you , Joshua . I'm Ms.

Shire's adopted son . " Leander rarely offered his hand first . Not even to government officials . But this was Hazel's family , and for her sake , he made the gesture . " Adopted son ? " Joshua's expression shifted again . He looked surprised , but he took Leander's hand and gave it a firm shake . " Well , nice to meet you . I guess that makes you my cousin , then . Mind if I call you Leander ? " Leander shook his head . " Not at all ." Right then , the woman beside Joshua stepped forward with a gentle smile , introducing herself . " Hi , Leander . Madeline . I'm Rhea Wallace .

Joshua's girlfriend . " " Oh , so you're my cousin - in - law , " Madeline said with a sweet laugh . Leander nodded with a polite smile . " Nice to meet you . " 1/5 14:03 Wed , Oct 15 444 Chapter 20s Selera One of the four Beauties Finished The four of them exchanged a few more greetings , then followed Joshua to the parking lot . He led them to a sleek silver Mercedes S - Class . " Alright , let's get you two to the estate , " he said as he opened the door . With that , the engine roared to life , and the car pulled smoothly away from the airport .

As the car cruised down the highway , Joshua kept both hands on the wheel , silent and focused . Rhea , on the other hand , chatted easily with Leander and Madeline . She smiled often and asked questions that seemed light , but each one probed deeper than the last . At one point , she casually brought up the connection between Leander and Madeline . Her tone stayed friendly , but her eyes flickered with curiosity . Madeline didn't think much of it . She answered everything truthfully , without hesitation . " So ... he was a kid picked up from the mountains ?

" Rhea repeated with a calm expression . She didn't let her face change , but she took mental note of every word . Joshua said nothing . He kept his eyes on the road , but he caught every detail , storing them in the back of his mind like files in a cabinet . Aunt Hazel's adopted son ? he thought . His eyes moved to the rearview mirror . He watched Madeline laugh beside Leander and shook his head slowly . Leander , about Grandpa's seventieth birthday , this isn't your place . About thirty minutes later , the silver Mercedes turned into a sprawling estate by the River Lorenwick .

The Shire family's lakeside villa rose proudly near the water , its walls bathed in afternoon sun . It sat high and wide , looking out over the southwest like a fortress built to watch the land . At the front gate stood an ancient boulder carved with eight forceful words - ' Honor Born of Generals , A Legacy That Endures . The parking lot near the estate was already packed . Rows of luxury cars shimmered in the light , and guests moved like a steady stream through the grounds .

Most of them were Shire relatives -some by blood , some by marriage - but every one of them seemed dressed to impress . One birthday has pulled in nearly a thousand people , Leander thought as he glanced around . No wonder Ms. Shire respects her father so much . 2/5 14:03 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 761 Safi in One of the tour existics Leander was getting curious about the old man . Brighed Joshua led them toward the house . Before they reached the door , two women stepped into their path . The one on the left wore a white robe with flowing sleeves . A strand of jade beads rested against her wrist .

Her face was sharp and delicate , with a beauty so quiet it almost hurt to look at . She didn't smile , didn't blink . She felt distant - untouchable , like snow frozen high above the world . The woman beside her wore a floor - length gown that clung perfectly to her frame . Her eyes sparkled , and her features were flawless , from the arch of her brows to the soft curve of her lips . Her high heels clicked softly against the stone walkway as she moved , slow and graceful , like she owned every step . As the pair walked by , conversations died . Heads turned .

Some guests stared in admiration . Others looked away with jealousy . Joshua and Rhea stepped forward with straight backs and lowered eyes . " Martha . Ms. Sylvia . " The woman in white gave a tiny nod . Her face didn't change . The woman in the gown smiled softly , then turned her eyes toward Madeline . She lifted a hand and stepped closer . " You must be Madeline ," she said . Her voice was warm and light . " I've seen your name in the tabloids , but this is the first time we've met . I'm Martha . Let's stay in touch , okay ?

" Madeline blinked in surprise , then smiled and quickly took her hand . " Martha ... I've heard so much about you ." Martha gave a nod , then shifted her gaze to Leander . " And who's this ? " Joshua stepped in before the silence grew too long . " Martha , this is Leander . Aunt Hazel's adopted son . He came with Madeline to celebrate Grandpa's birthday . " Leander gave a quiet smile and nodded politely . " Oh ? " She gave him a quick once - over . Her eyes narrowed slightly . After a moment , a trace of disappointment flickered in her face , and she gave him a short , distant nod .

She turned to Joshua . Her voice stayed calm , but her words carried weight. " Joshua , get them settled in . Once that's done , bring Madeline to see Grandpa and Grandma . They've been waiting . " 3/5 14:03 Wed , Oct 15 Chapter 262 5lvin Chine of the Four Beauties Finished Joshua answered without hesitation . Martha looked back at Madeline . " Get some rest first , then go greet your grandparents . They've been asking for you all morning . I need to welcome the rest of the guests , but we'll catch up later She smiled again , then turned and walked away with the woman in white .

She didn't say another word to Leander and didn't glance back once . Leander watched them go , then muttered under his breath , " That's Martha ? " He wasn't insulted . Just mildly curious . On the flight here , Gale had sent him a list of all the key figures in the Shire family . Martha had been right at the top . She was known as the queen of commerce in the younger generation . At twenty - one , she already managed half the Shire family's empire . Her grandfather trusted her completely .

Her name was well known across Cranfordale and had even reached other regions like Listin and Mornwick . It was said that the line of men trying to court her could stretch from one end of the River Lorenwick to the other . Now that he'd met her in person , he had to admit she lived up to the stories , but the one who truly held his attention wasn't Martha . It was the woman in white who stood beside her . The cold that surrounded her wasn't just an attitude . It was something deeper . Her whole presence gave off a chill , like ancient ice . Every pressure point in her body had been unlocked .

Her strength was clear . She had reached the level of half - Sovereign - stronger than Claire . Stronger than Ethan . Even stronger than Daphne . " Sylvia ." Of Astria's nine martial prodigies , one name stood out . Sylvia Blake . From the Stonepeak Sect . One of the Four Beauties . 4/5 14.03 Wed , Oct 15 to Overfart The Unwielding Fren