From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 My Backup is Here

“Who did this? Show yourself now!”

The trench coat man was filled with rage, his eyes ablaze with fury.

40

Finished

Earlier that evening, he had received news that Tobias was at one of the bars in his district. Initially, he had planned to handle some minor tasks before joining Tobias for a few drinks. He wanted to build rapport with Tobias to increase his influence under his command in the future.

However, shortly after, he was informed that Tobias had been knocked out in the bar. He immediately rushed over with more than thirty men by his side.

When he saw Tobias lying there with blood covering his face, his rage skyrocketed. Tobias had rarely visited a bar in his district. During one of the few times he did, this happened. Tobias would undoubtedly be furious when he woke up. This failure would cost the trench coat man dearly, leading to his fall from favor.

Worse still, someone had dared to attack Tobias in his own territory. This was an unforgivable insult.

Daniel, the bar owner, hurried forward and whispered something into the trench coat man’s

ear.

Immediately, the man’s gaze shot toward Leander.

“Was it you, boy?”

His eyes flared with anger before narrowing into a dangerous smile.

“This kid is done for!”

“He attacked Tobias, and now Leon Harvey, the top dog of the central business district, is here. There is no way he will let this slide!”

Several bystanders had already recognized the man in the trench coat. He was Leon, the boss of the central business district.

Leon fixed his stare on Leander, surprised by his audacity. He had not expected someone so young to have the guts to strike Tobias with such ruthless force.

“It was me, so what?”

Anyone else under Leon’s gaze would have been nervous and sweating by now, but Leander remained calm.

1/5

19:25 Sat, Oct 11

Chapter 33 My Backup is Here

“So what?”

:

40

Finished

Leon sneered. “You had the nerve to touch Mr. Zimmerman on my turf! I will break every bone in your body and toss you into jail, or my name is not Leon Harvey!”

With that, he waved his hand, and his thirty men began cracking their knuckles and closing in on Leander.

It was clear they intended to beat him into submission.

Yet, Leander stayed seated with his expression unchanged, as if unaware of the imminent danger.

As Leon’s men prepared to attack, Leander’s phone rang.

Ignoring the approaching thugs, Leander nonchalantly answered the call.

“Mr. Leander!”

It was Frankie. “An hour ago, Gumus Mardin from Ascendia unexpectedly arrived in Ravenridge. He came straight to the company, requesting a secret meeting. He is waiting in the conference room right now. Will you come?”

Leander had heard about Gumus before. He was the underground king of Ascendia, a neighboring city, and held a similar position to Frankie’s in Ravenridge.

Gumus had started as a small–time thug but had seized control of key territories, eventually expanding into entertainment, tourism, real estate, and international trade. He was now Ascendia’s wealthiest man, with countless assets and deep connections on both sides of the law. Frankie had always viewed him as an equal and a rival.

For Gumus to show up unexpectedly, seeking a secret meeting, something Significant had to be happening.

“Alright, I will head over,” Leander replied. “However, I first have something to take care of over here. Once I’m done, I will head over. Hold the fort for now.”

“Something to take care of?” Frankie swiftly asked. “Mr. Leander, what is going on? Where are you? I can send Jamero to take care of it and pick you up afterward!”

Jamero Coppell, Frankie’s personal driver, was one of his most trusted men.

“That works. I am at Shade Bar in the central business district. Send him over.”

Leander hung up. The thirty men surrounding him paused and glanced at Leon, awaiting his

orders.

2/5

19:25 Sat, Oct 11

Chapter 33 My Backup is Here

Leon smirked, full of disdain.

40

Finished

He had already noticed Leander’s bartender uniform. In his eyes, Leander was a nobody who was just scraping by with a menial job. Even if Leander could call for backup, what difference would it make?

“Still think calling someone will help you, boy?”

He shook his finger, mocking Leander.

“Fine, I will wait ten minutes for your backup to arrive. Then I will take you down. You clearly have no idea how harsh reality can be.”

To Leon, Leander was already trapped with no way out. He did not mind waiting a few more

minutes.

“Is that so?”

Leander remained unbothered, casually pouring himself a beer and leisurely sipping it.

“What an idiot. He’s still drinking even though he is about to die!”

Daniel, watching from the sidelines, took pleasure in Leander’s apparent doom. He had always resented Leander for his closeness with Madeline, and now, Leander’s future doom filled Daniel with twisted satisfaction.

The bar’s patrons remained seated, too scared to move. Still, they kept their eyes glued to the

scene.

They all knew Leander was about to be badly beaten up, but they still wanted to watch. People were never tired of witnessing someone else’s misfortune.

After a few minutes, there was a stir at the entrance of the bar. It seemed someone had arrived.

“Looks like your backup is here, boy,” Leon sneered, turning to see who Leander had called. He immediately froze.

A middle–aged man in a burgundy suit entered the bar. His sharp eyes scanned the room, and his bulging muscles made him appear incredibly powerful.

Leon’s demeanor dramatically shifted. He immediately forced a smile and stepped forward.

“Ah, if it isn’t Mr. Coppell? What brings you here…”

Before he could finish, the man shoved him aside.

Leon was momentarily stunned, feeling a flicker of irritation, but he knew better than to show

3/5

19:26 Sat, Oct 11

Chapter 33 My Backup is Here

1. it.

:

40

Finished

This man was Jamero Coppell, the personal driver of Tobias‘ boss, and a former enforcer feared throughout Ravenridge. His strength and status exceeded even Tobias. Even Tobias had to show him respect and greet him as “Mr. Coppell.” Leon would never dare show him any disrespect.

Jamero’s eyes swept the room before he made his way to Leander. He stopped in front of Leander and bowed with respect.

“Mr. Leander, I am Jamero. The boss sent me to pick you up.”

As soon as Jamero spoke, Leon’s face turned as white as a sheet. His eyes widened in disbelief.

Tobias, who had just regained consciousness, nearly fainted again at the sight.

Daniel’s face twitched in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief.

“Is that not Frankie’s personal driver from Leandrix Corp.?”

Some of the more knowledgeable patrons quickly recognized Jamero. Soon, every eye in the room was fixed on Leander, filled with shock.

Though many in the bar did not know much about Frankie, they had heard enough to be in awe. Frankie had once ruled the streets of Ravenridge and was now its undisputed underground king. He had also been the city’s wealthiest man for three consecutive years, controlling the multi–billion dollar Leandrix Corp. His influence was enough to make the entire city tremble.

While Tobias was called the king of the North District, he was nothing more than Frankie’s subordinate.

Yet here was Jamero, Frankie’s personal driver and trusted confidant, bowing to a young man dressed as a bartender. The respect he showed left everyone stunned.

“I understand,” Leander said, still seated on the couch, nodding calmly. Then, he shifted his gaze to Leon, whose jaw had dropped in shock. A wicked grin spread across Leander’s face.

“Did you not just say you would take us all down once my backup arrived?”

“Well, he is here now.”

In an instant, Leon’s face turned deathly pale.