From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 672

Chapter 672 Yvette’s Birthday Party

Chapter 672 Yvette’s Birthday Party

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Autumn was dressed in a breezy bohemian outfit that made her look fresh and effortlessly charming. Pride showed clearly on her delicate features, like a phoenix walking among ordinary people. Several wealthy residents from the villa district cast lingering, desirous looks in her direction as they passed.

She behaved as though she noticed none of it, completely ignoring them as she walked straight toward the Sitwell Residence.

She had come specifically to attend the banquet today, but the moment she reached the entrance, she suddenly froze.

Because she saw someone she never expected to encounter here.

Or rather, someone who had once left her genuinely intimidated, someone she never even dared meet eye to eye.

More than a year earlier, Ravenridge’s most powerful figure, Frankie, had followed Jeff Enterprises into global expansion and relocated to the capital.

Frankie’s son, Josiah, then took control of Mornwick’s underground operations and became its unquestioned ruler.

Autumn had always been Frankie’s goddaughter and was already familiar with Josiah. After one night of drinking, she seized the opportunity and successfully became his lover. From that moment on, her status in Ravenridge rose sharply. Across all of Mornwick, almost no one dared offend her.

Even billion–dollar business tycoons treated her with courtesy. Government officials spoke to her politely and never dared to underestimate her.

In every practical sense, Josiah ruled Mornwick’s underworld, and she stood as its unofficial queen.

Yet despite her elevated position, despite standing above countless women in Mornwick, despite being able to look down on nearly everyone she met, the man standing at the entrance of the Sitwell Residence made her feel as though she were facing something divine,

“M–M–Mr. Ashcroft?”

The moment she saw Leander, she truly stopped moving. Her voice trembled, disbelief filling her face.

No matter how powerful she had become in Mornwick, all her pride vanished completely in front of him.

This is Mr. Ashcroft… the man who once ruled all of Mornwick. Even Josiah’s father, Frankie, treated him with absolute respect Compared to him, I am nothing.

As her status rose, she had gradually learned more about the hidden world of martial artists. She had even witnessed Leander’s battle with Grayson atop Glidewing Mountain. His terrifying strength, his overwhelming reputation in the martial world, his identity as Chief of the Southern Wyvern Blade, and his rank as a military major general were all things she knew to varying degrees.

Someone like this was no different from a living god.

For a brief moment, her mind nearly shut down.

“It is you?”

Holding a gift box, Leander glanced back and recognized Autumn.

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Back then, she had tried to work with Gumus‘ son to set Yvette up and had been frightened off by him. Since then, they had almost no interaction. His gaze remained indifferent, as though he were looking at a stranger with no connection to him.

“Y–Yes!” Autumn nodded quickly, her expression cautious as she forced out what she believed was her most graceful smile. “Mr. Ashcroft, it really is you. I never imagined I would see you here!”

Her emotions were complicated. The first time she met him, she had mistaken him for an arrogant and ignorant student. Only later did she learn that he possessed an identity and power capable of shaking the entire world.

After Leander stepped onto a far greater stage and left Mornwick behind, she assumed she would never see him again. This unexpected reunion caught her completely off guard.

Leander kept one hand in his pocket and merely nodded in acknowledgment.

Autumn smiled warmly, her eyes narrowing slightly.

“Mr. Ashcroft, are you here for Yvette’s birthday party too?”

“Yvette’s birthday party?”

Leander turned and looked toward the guests gathered across the lawn.

“You are saying today is Yvette’s birthday?”

Autumn paused, confusion flashing across her face.

“What?

You are not here for her birthday?”

Today was Yvette’s birthday. Linden, chairman of the Sitwell Group, had taken the opportunity to host a large celebration and invite many business partners to celebrate his daughter. Autumn herself had come for that reason.

Seeing Leander arrive with a gift, she naturally assumed he came for the birthday as well. But judging from his reaction, he clearly

had no idea.

Leander did not respond, but realization settled in.

Yesterday, he had asked Yvette to inform Linden and Monica about his visit. Thinking back to Yvette’s unusually excited reaction, everything suddenly made sense.

She was afraid I would not come if I knew it was her birthday,

Leander shook his head slightly, both amused and helpless at her little scheme.

Since it was her birthday and the Sitwell family had invited so many guests, leaving now would be inappropriate. He turned to

Autumn.

“I did not know today was Yvette’s birthday, I do not have an invitation. Take me inside.”

Autumn almost laughed internally. The world–renowned Iron Sovereign, Mr. Ashcroft himself, unable to enter a villa because he lacked an invitation, sounded completely unbelievable.

But she showed none of that and respectfully gestured forward.

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“My pleasure, Mr. Ashcroft. Please.”

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After presenting her invitation to security, she motioned again for him to enter. With one hand still in his pocket, Leander stepped into the Sitwell Residence.

Autumn’s arrival immediately drew attention from guests across the lawn. As for Leander beside her, most people ignored him entirely. A few even made malicious assumptions, believing he was simply a younger man being kept by Autumn.

After greeting several major business leaders, Autumn quickly returned to Leander’s side.

“Most of the people here are Uncle Sitwell’s business partners. Mr. Ashcroft, where would you like to sit? I can arrange it for you.”

Leander glanced around at the crowd of profit–driven businessmen and calmly shook his head.

“No need. Go take care of your own matters. You do not need to stay with me. I will walk around and wait for the Sitwell family to

come out.”

Autumn’s eyes shifted slightly before she smiled sweetly.

“It is fine. I am not busy. I will stay with you. Just let me know if you need anything.”

Leander did not particularly like Autumn, but since she knew the setting well and today was Yvette’s birthday, he did not refuse.

Not far away, two guests sat at another table.

One man looked to be in his early forties, his expression stern and commanding. His sharp eyes carried the pressure of someone used to authority.

Beside him sat a young man with handsome features and a polished appearance, dressed neatly in a tailored suit like a rising business professional.

Adjusting his gold–rimmed glasses, the young man smiled faintly.

“Dad, that woman Autumn really knows how to play the game. Getting involved with Mr. Josiah was one thing, but now she openly brings a boy toy to an event like this.”

The middle–aged man glanced briefly toward Autumn before immediately looking away, his tone serious.

“There are too many people here. Watch what you say.”

A calculating light flashed through his eyes as he continued in a low voice.

“Remember why you came today. Make sure Yvette notices you and leaves a strong impression.”

“If you win her over, Eccho Group partnering with Sitwell Group means we secure ties with Jeff Enterprises. Do you understand?”

The young man immediately straightened and nodded firmly.

Thinking of Yvette’s graceful figure and angelic beauty, the heat in his eyes grew even stronger.