From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 678

Chapter 678 Finally Showing Themselves

Lyle was petrified. The instant Leander’s gaze met him, he froze on the spot, unable to move his limbs.

Even Frankie and Josiah had to bow to Leander. It meant Leander was a way too influential figure to mess with.

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Not only didn’t he apologize to Leander after crossing him, but he even called in reinforcements to beat Leander. Not to mention he name–dropped Josiah to scare Leander. He dug his own grave.

“Miss Little!” His voice trembled as he grasped the last straw. “Who exactly is he?”

Autumn’s voice turned frosty as she stared him down. “You just need to know that Ashcorft is his family name.”

“Ashcroft?” At first, nothing came to Lyle. A few thoughts later, realization hit him. His eyes widened as he stumbled backward and collapsed to the ground. “Ashcroft? S–So you’re-”

His trembling finger pointed at Leander. The next second, he slid to Leander’s feet and hit his head on the ground without hesitation.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Ashcroft. It’s my bad for not recognizing you. I apologize for my ignorance. Please spare me! Please have mercy and let it slide. I’m begging you!”

Moments ago, Lyle stormed in and overwhelmed the crowd. But now, he cowered on the ground, begging for forgiveness, and it shocked everyone.

“Mr. Ashcroft?” Endimion was watching confidently until the name gave him pause. “Don’t tell me he’s the same invincible Mr. Ashcroft who once dominated Mornwick. That’s impossible!”

The chairman of the Eccho Group had been through thick and thin, ups and downs. The obstacles made him a shrewd and calculating man. Still, the revelation rattled him.

He didn’t know much about the so–called Mr. Ashcroft, but he had put people on the lookout. Before pushing the Echo Group intp Mornwick, he had to get a handle on the situation and decide whose side to choose to lay a solid foundation for the group’s development.

He pulled a lot of strings, only to learn scraps about Mr. Ashcroft, not the essentials or the other man’s identity, Mr. Ashcron’s capability to remain anonymous indicated his influence.

He considered himself knowledgeable enough about the industry and quite experienced, but he knew his place The Eche Group was nothing compared to Mr. Ashcroft.

If Leander was the man he thought him to be, then Thiago offending Leander was making a new enemy for the Ecthe Group, and there would be catastrophic consequences.

Endimion’s face went stony. The elites attending the banquet were also shocked by the idea

Thiago turned pale, and his confidence vanished.

Autumn was Josiah’s lover. She would never taint his reputation by defending a mere pretty boy Therefore, her words must be true–Leander was someone he shouldn’t mess with.

A minute ago, he thought he had the winning hand and had overpowered Leander. But now, the tables had turned. He expected Leander to go on a revenge spree.

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The idea that even Frankie had to obey Leander shook Thiago’s beliefs. He doubted the Eccho Group would be powerful enough to withstand Leander’s payback.

Lyle remained on the ground and continued knocking his head on the lawn with heavy thuds. Blood ran down his forehead, but Leander didn’t budge.

Autumn intervened with a flattering smile. “Mr. Ashcroft, I’ve messaged Josiah. He’s on his way now. Rest assured. He won’t spare Lyle for offending you.”

Leander turned his head and glanced at her with a lack of warmth in his eyes. He said nothing and only nodded. At least she’s

smart.

Lyle went pale when he learned that Josiah was on the way. At that, he knocked his head on the lawn faster with heavier thuds, as if it could make Leander forgive him more easily.

“Enough. You had one chance, but you missed it.” Under the crowd’s intense gaze, Leander rose.

“As for you.” He pointed at Thiago. “Mark my words. Eccho Group would be wiped from existence in three days.”

Thiago’s brows knitted tight, and his expression turned serious. After a moment of thinking, he mustered his courage and retorted, “Mr. Ashcroft, I’m well aware that you once dominated Mornwick, and your influence must be rooted deeply. Still, isn’t it too much to threaten to make the Eccho Group vanish in three days? Our headquarters were located in Candor, Glenwick. It’s just a branch in Ravenridge. I don’t doubt you can kick us out of Ravenridge, but you need to work harder to uproot the whole company.

He wasn’t alone. Endimion and other seasoned business tycoons agreed with him. Leander’s influence was limited to Mornwick only. His influence probably didn’t reach Candor.

“Yeah?” Leander lifted his eyes, but didn’t explain. Instead, he faced the horizon with his hands clasped behind him. “Since you’re here, why not show yourself?”

His words took everyone aback. They followed his gaze and saw a cluster of dark clouds, but nothing else. They had no idea who he was talking to.

At that moment, the Sitwell family exited the villa and witnessed Leander talking to the sky.

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