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Chapter 80 Why Does He Look So Much Like Mr Ashcroft?
“What? Gumus‘ youngest son p>
Colin, Yvette, Ginny, and Madeline were all visibly stunned.
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They had thought Mr. Mardin was simply someone Autumn met through networking, a manager at the resort. They never expected him to be the owner of Water Paradise and the youngest son of the Ascendia tycoon Gumus.
This revelation was astonishing. Even Colin, one of the top ten outstanding youth from Ravenridge, felt overshadowed by Zayn. Among those present, only Autumn could be seen as his equal.
Yvette, Ginny, and Madeline were genuinely surprised. They had not anticipated meeting someone of such high status during their visit to this luxurious water park.
Leander, however, remained calm and seemingly indifferent, showing no reaction at all.
“Mr. Mardin p>
As they approached, Autumn smiled and said, “How can I trouble you to personally pick me up? Just tell someone where we are, and they can lead us over p>
Zayn nodded and smiled. “I can ignore everyone else, Miss Little. However, since you are here, I must show you the proper respect p>
He did not consider Colin, Yvette, or the others important. The only reason he came to greet Autumn was because of her connections. She was Frankie’s goddaughter and had some questionable associations, which meant she was highly favored by Frankie, and he could not afford to slight her.
Since Leander unified the Mornwick underground, Frankie and Gumus had quickly reconciled and joined forces. They became very close, and their subordinates could not jeopardize that relationship.
“Thank you for going through all the trouble, Mr. Mardin p>
Autumn flashed a sweet smile, radiating charm. This even caught Zayn’s attention. If it were not for her connection to Frankie, he would have looked for an opportunity to enjoy her
company.
“Mr. Mardin, let me introduce you p>
Next, Autumn introduced Colin and the others one by one. When it came to Leander, she only mentioned his given name.
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Zayn scanned Colin, Yvette, Ginny, and Madeline. His eyes lit up when he saw Yvette and Madeline, and a wave of desire surged within him.
They were beautiful girls. Even with his status, he had not encountered many like them. Yvette and Madeline were exceptionally stunning and exuded grace, causing something in him to stir with passion.
As for Leander, he was completely ignored. Zayn considered someone like him, a nobody who was not worth a second glance.
“Let us go inside p>
Given that they were brought by Autumn, Zayn suppressed his desires and waved at everyone to follow him.
Most of the people behind him were young socialites from the Ascendia elite. Being with Yvette and Colin, the wealthy youths from Ravenridge, naturally provided them with common topics to discuss. After introducing themselves, they started chatting.
Only Leander remained alone, completely isolated.
He did not mind at all. With a piece of grass in his mouth, he looked content as he enjoyed the scenery along the way.
As they entered, the full view of Water Paradise unfolded before everyone. Even Autumn, Colin, and the other well–traveled young socialites were filled with wonder.
Water Paradise was not just a vacation water park. It was a luxurious resort that combined elements from famous tourist spots around the globe.
There were themed cottages from different countries, water villas, and ocean–view rooms, all exquisitely designed beyond anyone’s imagination.
Leander nodded in approval as he observed the decorations. Even Frankie’s Maplebrook Manor could not compare. The two were not on the same level. Clearly, a tremendous amount of resources had been invested in building Water Paradise.
Zayn was considerate of their long journey and led everyone to the restaurant,
Upon entering the restaurant, the food offerings and design layout once again astonished
everyone.
There were top–grade lobsters, tuna, truffles, and caviar. All kinds of premium and unique ingredients from around the world were available.
Zayn invited everyone to take a seat. As Autumn marveled at the offerings, she asked, “Mr.
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Mardin, I heard that Water Paradise cost eighty million to build. From what we can see, it is much more than that, isn’t it p>
“Indeed!” Zayn nodded in response. “The initial investment was eighty–five million, and an additional thirty million was allocated for further expansion p>
They all gasped in amazement. Although Colin and Yvette came from wealthy families with family companies valued in the tens of billions, most of that was tied up in real estate. It would take their fathers considerable time to gather nearly a hundred million for investment. Even then, they might find it challenging.
However, someone like Gumus from Ascendia could casually invest over a hundred million just to build a luxurious water park. Their fathers simply could not compare.
Zayn, only twenty–four or twenty–five years old, already managed a vacation center worth over a hundred million, standing shoulder to shoulder with billionaires, while Colin was still striving to even earn a million. The gap between them was almost indescribable.
“Truly worthy of being compared to my godfather, Gumus. Only someone like Tommy Dunphy from Southridge could match such scale, I suppose p>
Autumn could not help but exclaim.
“Tommy p>
Zayn laughed and shook his head.
“Comparing my dad to Tommy now is meaningless.
“Tommy was indeed a powerful figure in Southridge, ruling half the territory. However, now he
is like my father, working for Mr. Ashcroft. What difference does it make p>
As his words fell, everyone in the restaurant froze.
“What p>
They were instantly shocked, disbelief evident on their faces.
Tommy was a powerful figure in Southridge, dominating half the territory. He was known as The King of Southridge, far stronger than any leader in Northridge and had significant influence. He had always been at odds with the leaders of Northridge.
Yet Zayn claimed that Tommy was now working for Mr. Ashcroft, just like Gumus? This was shocking news.
Autumn was also greatly astonished. Since Frankie had gone to Southridge, she had not met him and was unaware of this development.
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Zayn noticed the shocked expressions on everyone’s faces and gently smiled as he explained, “It is understandable that you are surprised. This incident only occurred two days ago.
“Tommy is in control of Southridge and has formed an alliance with the Tarlyn Guild. There are rumors that Mr. Ashcroft injured a member of the Tarlyn Guild. Consequently, they came for revenge and arranged a confrontation with Mr. Ashcroft at Mount Lurvale in Southridge p>
“Tarlyn Guild?” Colin furrowed his brow at this information. “Is that the enigmatic Tarlyn Guild that is rumored to possess superhuman abilities p>
Zayn nodded and continued, saying, “Mr. Ashcroft went to Mount Lurvale for the meeting and fought the second–in–command of the Tarlyn Guild there. I was not there myself, but my brother and father attended and witnessed the battle. They even captured it on video.
“I have watched the video. I can say that Mr. Ashcroft is nothing less than extraordinary. He destroyed the large stage at Mount Lurvale with one blow. He killed a man from ten steps away with a single punch, and the second–in–command of the Tarlyn Guild met a tragic end p>
As Zayn spoke, his eyes sparkled with admiration and respect, and his expression reflected deep longing.
The people around him appeared confused, as if they were hearing an unfamiliar language. The notion of shattering a stage with one strike and killing from a distance sounded like something from a martial arts epic.
If Zayn had not been one of the most powerful young socialites of Ascendia, they might have thought he was joking.
Zayn took a moment to pause before continuing. “After Mr. Ashcroft’s victory, he approached Tommy directly. Tommy did not dare to say a word and knelt down to plead for mercy. He then led the leaders of Southridge to swear allegiance to Mr. Ashcroft.
“With the leaders of Northridge included, one can say that Mr. Ashcroft is now revered throughout the entire underground world. He is the foremost figure in Mornwick p>
The group listened in confusion, still unclear about what had transpired at Mount Lurvale. However, they understood the basics of the situation. The Mornwick underground world was now united. Whether from the north or south, everyone fell under Mr. Ashcroft’s command.
The astonished expressions on Yvette and the others remained, their hearts trembling with uncertainty.
These influential leaders each had assets worth hundreds of millions. Together, their territories of Northridge and Southridge encompassed over a hundred cities. Each city’s leader willingly submitted to Mr. Ashcroft and obeyed his commands. Did this not imply that Mr. Ashcroft alone possessed wealth in the hundreds of billions or even thousands of billions?
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Such wealth could rival that of billionaires on the Forbes list. Even the most powerful family in Mornwick, the Halloway family, could not compare to that level of riches.
“Oh, my goodness p>
Ginny gasped in astonishment, her mouth slightly open. In that moment, she could find no other way to express her feelings.
As the group shook off their shock, Zayn’s next words sent them back into fear.
“Furthermore, the most significant detail is that Mr. Ashcroft is very young. My brother mentioned that Mr. Ashcroft is not even twenty years old p>
This revelation left everyone sitting in stunned silence.
What did it mean for someone under twenty to lead the Mornwick underworld and possess assets in the thousands of billions?
They struggled to believe that such an exceptional individual truly existed in this world. Yet Zayn’s confident demeanor made it hard for them to dismiss his claims.
Colin clenched his fists, his thoughts racing. He had always considered himself remarkable, one of the best among his peers. However, after meeting Zayn in Ascendia, he realized just how vast the gap was between him and a true elite.
Now, a young man under twenty ruled Mornwick, commanding respect and controlling assets worth thousands of billions. This reality felt like an insurmountable mountain looming over
him.
How long would it take for him to reach that height? Twenty years? Forty years? Or would he never be able to accomplish it at all?
Yvette cast a sideways glance, her gaze drifting to Leander, who was absorbed in his food. She found herself lost in thought.
Leander was also under twenty, and Zayn had said that the mysterious Mr. Ashcroft was under twenty as well. If Leander were the mysterious “Mr. Ashcroft“, would she still be able to maintain her proud and aloof attitude around him? Perhaps she would have already thrown herself at him.
“Alright, Miss Little. This is all recent news. You will learn about it soon enough, so I will not go into detail.
“Please enjoy your meal. I have some matters to attend to, and I will see you later p>
Zayn waved to Autumn and then greedily looked at Yvette and Madeline before preparing to
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At that moment, Leander stood up to grab some food and happened to lock eyes with Zayn.
“Hmm p>
Zayn immediately halted as his pupils widened.
Leander, this man dressed in casual clothing, resembled the Mr. Ashcroft in the video who shook the world with his fighting skills.
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