From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130 If You Want to Die, I Won’t Stop You

Yvette’s eyes widened in shock.

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Everyone seated here, aside from their group, was either a wealthy mogul or someone with immense influence. Yvette and her friends had only been able to attend because of Bastian’s connections. But Leander? He was just an ordinary guy with no power or influence. How could he possibly be allowed into this event?!

What surprised her even more was seeing Jamero, one of the security personnel at the door, merely nodding at Leander and letting him in without even checking his invitation.

After entering, Leander casually found a seat in a corner, appearing completely unremarkable. Yet, Yvette kept her eyes on him, watching closely. Noticing that Bastian and the others were deep in conversation, she pretended to excuse herself to the restroom. On her way back, she deliberately passed by Leander.

“Leander, what are you doing here?” Yvette whispered urgently, glancing over at Bastian and the others to make sure they weren’t paying attention.

yet,

Everyone here was a big shot, and Leander’s aloof nature, his refusal to bow to anyone, made her anxious. If he clashed with someone here, he wouldn’t even know what hit him. Worse Bastian, who had unresolved issues with Leander from the previous day, was also here. With Tommy’s people handling security, if Bastian spotted Leander and decided to settle their score after the event, Leander wouldn’t stand a chance, no matter how tough he thought he was.

“Just here to look around,” Leander replied casually, his eyes barely resting on Yvette before looking away.

Yvette’s expression shifted to one of concern as she lowered her voice. “You should leave now while you still can! Bastian’s right over there, and he hasn’t noticed you yet. After what happened yesterday, if he sees you, there’s no way he’ll let it go. Almost everyone running security and logistics here is under his dad’s control. If he decides to cause trouble for you later, you won’t have a way out!”

Her trip to the restroom had been just an excuse to warn Leander, urging him to leave before things escalated. Although she had decided to distance herself from Leander, he had saved her life twice, and she didn’t want to see him beaten bloody and thrown out like a dog.

“Leave? Why should I leave?” Leander shook his head, showing no signs of concern. “If he doesn’t come looking for me today, I’ll go find him myself.”

Yvette gasped. She knew Leander was a man of his word, but this time wasn’t like any other day. If Leander confronted Bastian here, he’d be up against hundreds of security personnel. The room was filled with powerful tycoons and elite figures; starting trouble here was practically inviting death.

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Why must you be so obstinate, Leander?” Yvette frowned. “Even if you want to cause trouble, at least consider the situation! Every person here is a major figure, a top–tier mogul in Mornwick. If you pick a fight with Bastian, he’ll have countless people backing him up. Who’s going to help you then? I know you’re proud and never back down from anyone, but there are times when you have to swallow your pride. You’ve got to learn when to step back. Why don’t you get that?”

She felt utterly helpless. No matter how she tried to explain it, Leander seemed oblivious to the gravity of the situation.

Leander merely smiled and shook his head. He pointed to the crowd in the room. “Even if everyone here combined forces, they still wouldn’t be enough to make me bow. And Bastian? He’s not even worth mentioning.”

He waved dismissively, clearly uninterested in Yvette’s continued warnings. “Go back. Right now, it’s not me you should be worried about—it’s him.”

Yvette stood still for a couple of seconds, her disappointment deepening. Finally, she shook her head in defeat. “I’m done with you.”

With that, she quickly walked away, returning to her seat without sparing Leander another glance. She had done all she could, but if Leander stubbornly refused to heed her warning, what more could she do?

“Dunphy, you’ve been back for a month. Why haven’t you hit me up to hang out?”

Suddenly, a young man approached Bastian’s table. He wore a plaid shirt, exuding an aura of hostility that made Yvette and the other girls feel slightly uneasy.

“Howard?” Bastian’s face lit up when he saw the man, standing to give him a friendly hug. “Everyone, let me introduce you. This is Howard Mardin, my good buddy from school and the eldest son of Mr. Mardin, the top figure in Ascendia.”

Yvette, Madeline, and the others quickly stood up and respectfully raised their glasses. Howard was the son of Gumus Mardin, which made him Zayn’s older brother. No one dared to show any disrespect.

“Take a seat, everyone!” Howard waved them down with a friendly nod. Since his run–in with Leander at Water Paradise, he’d become more easygoing. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Howard sat back down and started chatting with Bastian.

After a brief conversation, Howard stood up, intending to mingle at another table. Bastian rose to see him off, but as he was about to sit back down, his eyes suddenly narrowed. “Hm? It’s him!”

He had spotted Leander sitting in a corner on the other side of the room. Yvette’s heart sank-

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her worst fear had come true.

“Why did Jamero let that guy in?” Bastian’s face darkened.

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The others at the table noticed Leander, too, their expressions a mix of confusion and disbelief. This was an exclusive gathering of hundreds of the wealthiest elites–how had Leander managed to get in?

Colin, thinking it over, leaned in to explain to Bastian. “Mr. Dunphy, I heard Leander’s been working for Frankie lately. Jamero probably knows him, so he let him in.”

“Hmph!” Bastian scoffed with a look of disdain. “Doesn’t that make him just one of Frankie’s lackeys? Every other lackey here is running security or maintaining order. Who does he think he is to waltz in and sit down like he owns the place? It’s time I remind him of his place!”

With that, he stood up, ready to confront Leander. He had let Leander off easy the previous night, but this time, he wasn’t feeling as generous.

“Mr. Dunphy, where are you going?” Howard asked, noticing Bastian’s movement.

“I’m about to teach some cocky kid a lesson on respect,” Bastian replied with a fierce glint in his eyes before flashing a grin. “Wanna come along?”

Howard, recalling the old days when they’d stir up trouble together in school, smiled. “Sure, I’d love to see who’s dumb enough to cross you!”

Seeing that, Colin also got up to join them while Yvette and Madeline exchanged worried looks, They had no idea how to help Leander out of this impending disaster. One Bastian was already bad enough, but now Howard had joined in–even if Leander could fight, he certainly couldn’t handle being targeted by two top–tier heirs.

Howard turned in the direction Bastian had pointed, curious to see who was in need of a “Jesson.” But as his eyes landed on the figure in the corner, his blood ran cold. “Holy sh*t!” he exclaimed, frozen in place, blurting out a curse in shock.

“What is it, Howard?” Bastian stopped, puzzled.

Howard gulped, and the enthusiastic demeanor he’d displayed moments ago instantly vanished. He took a step back from Bastian, putting distance between them. “Listen, Bastian, we’re friends and all, but if you’re heading off to get yourself killed, I’m not coming with you!”

With that, Howard turned on his heel and walked away without looking back, leaving Bastian, Colin, and the others utterly confused.

“What the hell just happened?” Bastian couldn’t make sense of Howard’s reaction. Shaking his head, he turned back, ready to confront Leander–but by then, Leander had disappeared.

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Tch, lucky for him, he ran off!” Bastian scoffed, still dissatisfied with how things had turned out.

Yvette and Madeline, on the other hand, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He must’ve listened to me and left, after all, Yvette thought to herself, feeling a sense of quiet victory.

Just as Bastian was about to sit down, a large man dressed in black approached him. “Mr. Dunphy, the boss wants to see you.”

Recognizing the man as one of his father’s trusted aides, Bastian nodded. After exchanging a quick word with Madeline and the others, he followed the man to a private room in Maplebrook Manor.

Inside the room, Tommy stood next to the couch, and sitting casually on that very couch, cross–legged, was none other than Leander.

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