From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 199

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Grace didn’t move. Her mind was stuck on that final drift, the one that looked impossible, the one that somehow worked. Her thoughts were tangled in every angle of it.

From the start, she had never respected Leander. She had looked down on him. She had mocked him every chance she got.

But the Racer King of the Southwest–the one who shattered records across three states—was the very man she thought was a joke?

The gap between what she believed and what she had just witnessed was too wide. It felt unreal. And even if she wanted to forget it, she couldn’t. That moment when Leander flipped the entire race in one impossible drift had burned itself into her mind. It wouldn’t leave her.

“He’s really the Street King of the Southwest?”

Henry’s fists tightened as his face shifted between disbelief and frustration.

He and Grace had set this night up carefully. The whole point of dragging Madeline and the others out here was to embarrass Leander on the track, to show Madeline just how far below him Leander really was.

But none of it worked. No one expected Leander to be hiding that kind of strength. He turned out to be the same legendary racer everyone whispered about–the undefeated Street King of the Southwest. Henry’s plan didn’t just fall apart. It blew up in his face. Leander had crushed the Eropa Racer King right in front of a crowd full of racing fans. He took every ounce of the spotlight.

Henry’s mind raced as he imagined the outcome if it had been him going up against Leander. He would’ve lost everything–his pride, his confidence, and any chance of impressing Madeline.

“D*mn it.”

His jaw tightened, and his eyes burned with rage. After a long pause, a cold gleam crept in behind his glare.

“So what if he’s the Street King? He’s been gone for two years. All he has now is a name. His fame means nothing if he can’t back it up anymore.”

He took a breath and muttered under his breath. “If he wants to steal my girl, then I’ll make sure he learns of my family’s power.”

Not far from the chaos, Leander leaned back in his chair outside a small café at the base of Highway Six. He rested both hands behind his head, completely at ease. Yvette, Madeline, and

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“Leander,” Madeline leaned forward and blinked at him. “I’ve been wondering all this time. After you left me and Mom, what happened? How did you become so strong? How did you turn into this Street King everyone’s obsessed with?”

Yvette propped her chin on her hand and listened quietly.

Leander didn’t look surprised. He stayed calm and took a slow sip of his coffee before speaking. “What I’ve been through is a lot more dangerous than you think. But that’s all behind me now. I don’t really see the point in talking about it.”

He set the cup down and kept his voice steady. “What matters is this. Nothing comes out of nowhere. If you want to go where most people never will, you have to work a thousand times harder than them. Sometimes, you even have to put your life on the line.”

His tone sounded light, but the strength behind his words was clear. All three girls felt it. None of them could imagine what kind of pain or pressure Leander had pushed through to get where he was now.

“Leander…” Yvette leaned closer and looked straight at him. “You had a family, didn’t you?”

He paused and gave her a sharp look. His eyes narrowed as the word hit.

“Family?” He gave a faint scoff through his nose.

“That’s just the past to me.

“I haven’t had a family for ten years. But some things I lost… I’ll take them back.”

His gaze turned sharper for a second. He said nothing else, but something in his eyes hinted at what he was planning. In two months, he would walk back into that powerful clan in Highcliffe and reclaim everything that was his.

Yvette went quiet. Her guess had been right all along. Leander did have a family, but it sounded like they had thrown him out. They shut the door on him and never looked back.

She thought about how far he had come. Someone like Leander–someone this strong, this relentless–being cast aside by his own blood? That family would never live it down.

She could already imagine the look on their faces when they saw him again.

That same night, Henry drove back to the Barret family estate. His face was clouded with fury.

In the living room, his father, Solomon Barret, sat on the couch reading a finance magazine. He was the chairman of the family company. When he saw Henry storm in, he frowned.

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“Henry, did you forget what your grandfather taught you? Never let people see what you’re feeling. Your face gives everything away. Whether you’re a businessman or a martial artist, that kind of weakness is dangerous.”

Henry froze for a second, then caught himself. He exhaled and slowly pushed the anger off his face.

“Sorry, Dad.”

Solomon folded the magazine and looked at him seriously. “Listen to me. You are the only one in both the second and third generations of the Barret family who carries martial power. With the kind of talent you’ve got, only the Nine Geniuses in Astria’s martial world are on your level. You are the future of this family. Don’t let your grandfather down.”

Henry nodded without saying a word. This was the part of his life no one knew. People saw him as a rising star in the business world, but that wasn’t his whole truth. His real strength lay in something far deeper–he was a martial artist.

He had been training since he was ten. For more than a decade, he practiced in silence. Other than the matches he had behind closed doors with his grandfather, he never showed his skills to anyone outside the family.

Solomon rested a hand on Henry’s shoulder and gave him a small smile.

“I’ve got some news you’ll want to hear.

“Back then, your grandfather had to honor a deal he made with your great–uncle. That’s why we kept the Barret name low–key. But now that your great–uncle’s passed, your grandfather has decided we’ll move the family’s base to Grove by the end of this month.”

“When that happens, even the Walsh family–the ones ranked number one in Listin—will be under our feet.”

Henry’s eyes lit up with disbelief. His voice cracked with excitement. “For real? Grandpa’s finally making a move to bring us out of Listin?”

The moment Solomon said it, Henry felt heat rushing through his chest. The Barret family had always been strong enough to take the top spot in Listin. Even the so–called number one Feng clan couldn’t match their power. But because of that old promise between the brothers, they stayed quiet, tucked away in Listin, never stepping into the spotlight.

Now, that wait was over. A voice rang out from upstairs. It was deep and full of weight.

“Of course it’s real.”

Henry looked up and saw a white–haired man walking slowly down the staircase. He held a yin- yang orb in one hand. His presence filled the room with pride and command.

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“Grandpal”

“Dad!”

Henry and Solomon stood up at once and bowed slightly.

“Sit,” the old man said, his gaze sharp and steady.

“Solomon, how’s the move coming along?”

Solomon nodded without hesitation.

“Dad, everything’s ready. Just say the word, and we’ll move into Grove.”

The old man gave an approving nod and turned toward Henry.

“Henry, your focus has been slipping. You’ve let your training slide. What’s going on?”

Henry froze for a second, then quickly lowered his head.

“I’m sorry, Grandpa.

“I won’t lie. I’ve fallen for someone. But she doesn’t seem to care about me. Her heart’s with another man. I can’t let it go.”

He clenched his jaw as Madeline’s smile toward Leander flashed through his head. The jealousy churned hotter in his chest.

The old man raised his brows and gave a short, scoffing laugh.

“All this over a woman? Henry, you’re a Barret. You should carry yourself like one–with fire.

“If you want her and she won’t come to you, then take her. That’s the way of a Barret man!”

With a sudden swing of his arm, he struck Henry’s lower abdomen. The hit landed fast and hard. Henry’s face twisted as a rush of energy exploded from his core. It surged through his limbs, filling every inch of him with power.

“Grandpa, do you mean…”

He looked up, and the fire in his chest met the fire in his eyes. Hope began to take shape.

The old man gave him a firm nod. His voice carried like thunder, clear and impossible to ignore.

“From this moment on, you don’t have to hide your strength anymore. Do whatever you feel

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like doing. No matter what comes your way, even if the sky comes crashing down, I’ll be the one holding it up.”

He walked forward and stopped at the front gates of the Barret estate. He didn’t raise a hand or shift his weight, but the earth under his boots cracked apart. The grass split open, and the dirt underneath twisted like something alive was pushing through it.

He raised his head and stared at the sky. His mind drifted back through time. “Your great–uncle and I once fought over who would lead the Barret family. In the end, he won.

“The clan should’ve been his. But he gave it up because he wanted to chase the martial path. Before he left, he made me promise to keep the Barrets in Listin until the day he reached the top of Astria’s martial world.

“I always thought I’d keep that promise. But two weeks ago, he died on Glidewing Mountain. The moment he died, that promise died with him. From now on, the Barret family is free.”

He turned around. The wind swept through his long hair and beard, and a crushing force rolled off his body like a wave. Even the air around him felt heavier.

“Starting today, the whole martial world will learn that Astria has more than just Grayson, that so–called Jade Emperor. I’m still here. I’m Jordan–the Sky–Tearing Demon Tiger.”

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