From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 697

Chapter 697 A Glimpse of Him

“Tycen?”

Billy and Ava both froze at the same time. Their pupils shrank, and fear showed on their faces.

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Earlier, when Edward mentioned an important guest, they had assumed it would just be some heir from a wealthy Highcrest family. They never expected the person he meant to be someone with that kind of background.

Rachel didn’t know much about these elite families. Still, since she lived in Astria, she had heard of the four major families of Highcliffe.

The Ashcroft family, the Florian family, the O’Brien family, and the Valence family. These four families dominated Highcliffe and had a deep influence across the country. The head of any one of them stood at the very top of power. If they made a move, the whole country would feel it.

The younger generation from these families stood out even more. Ethan, Daphne, Tycen, and Eira. Every one of them was a top figure among their peers.

Compared to the four major families, even the so-called Top Ten Families of Highcrest were still weaker combined. Now that Tycen, the heir of the O’Brien family, had shown up in Highcrest, it was huge news for the entire upper-class circle.

Even their grandfathers would treat Tycen with respect.

They felt both shocked and uneasy. The Dufay family was strong in Highcrest and ranked first among the top families, but the others still had enough influence to keep them in check.

Now that Edward was hosting Tycen, it meant the Dufay family had managed to align themselves with the powerful O’Brien family. If that were the case, the Dufay family would rise even further and likely take over Highcrest’s upper circle in the future.

Thinking about that, both Billy and Ava looked troubled. Billy’s face turned pale, and his earlier confidence and pride disappeared.

He might have tried to stand up against Edward alone, but with Tycen involved, even if his older brother or sister showed up, they would still have to back down.

“What’s wrong, Billy?”

Edward leaned back with one leg crossed, his tone teasing.

“Do you want to stay in this private room? You can wait here, and when Mr. O’Brien gets here, he can deal with you himself.”

Billy’s expression kept shifting. He tried to speak a few times, but he stopped himself each time. He turned to Ava and saw that she stayed silent too. In the end, he had no choice but to give in.

“Ava, Ms. Haley, Leander, sorry. Let’s go somewhere else to eat.”

For an heir from a top Highcrest family, saying that was humiliating. Still, Billy had no choice. He felt frustrated and unwilling, but he had to leave.

There was no way they could stay once the O’Brien family was involved.

“Wait.”

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Edward’s voice turned cold.

“Billy, that’s not how it works. Whether Ava and Ms. Haley stay or leave is up to them. If they want to stay and sat with us, they’re

welcome to.”

He raised his hand and pointed at Leander

“But you and this guy have to go.”

Billy’s face darkened. He had booked the room and invited them first, yet now he was being kicked out. That alone was humiliating

If Ava and Rachel stayed behind, it would be even worse. He would become a complete joke in Highcrest’s upper circle.

Rachel didn’t react much, but Ava hesitated.

As the leading figure of her generation in the Watson family, she carried a lot of responsibility. If she stayed and got the chance to meet Tycen, it could greatly benefit her family. It might even bring unexpected opportunities.

But she also knew Billy had invited her today. If she agreed to stay, it would mean openly disrespecting him. Their relationship would likely fall apart after this.

After thinking it through, her feelings won over her interests. She pressed her lips together, then slowly stood up.

“Billy, Rachel, let’s go.”

Rachel nodded and stood up right away. When Billy saw that both of them were willing to leave with him, he finally felt a bit relieved.

The group walked out one after another. This time, Edward didn’t stop them. He just watched them leave with a cold look.

Leander followed behind Billy the whole time. He stayed silent from beginning to end. There wasn’t even a hint of anger on his face.

Edward kept his eyes on Leander and felt nothing but disdain.

From start to finish, Leander didn’t say a single word. He just stood there quietly, looking hesitant and unsure, with no confidence at all.

Even a calm person would get upset at some point, but Leander showed no reaction at all. Edward thought Billy was foolish for keeping someone like him around. He looked down on him even more.

As the four of them reached the end of the hallway, two figures appeared from the other side.

They walked forward with confidence. It was obvious they came from powerful backgrounds. One of them had a pale face and looked slightly weak, and his steps were a bit unsteady. His eyes, however, were sharp, as if he could see through everything.

The other man stood out even more. He was tall and good-looking, with a strong presence. He carried the natural authority of someone used to being in charge.

More than ten bodyguards in black followed behind them. As they passed, guests in nearby rooms quickly closed their doors, afraid of offending them.

Hearing the movement, Edward stepped out of the room and saw them approaching.

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His arrogant expression disappeared right away. He put on a polite and eager smile.

“Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Wave, welcome. I’m really honored that both of you came.”

The two men were Tycen and Rodrick, both well-known figures from Highcliffe.

The Wave Alliance had grown strong in Highcliffe, and Rodrick and Tycen planned to expand it into Highcrest.

acing the eldest son of the Dufay family, Tycen only gave a slight nod as a greeting. Rodrick smiled and spoke.

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