Chapter 177
Chapter 177 The Sitwell Family’s Sticky Situation
“The way I see it, you’re not even a worthy opponent p>
Leander’s words echoed endlessly in Victor’s mind, buzzing in his cars like thunder.
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After losing to Leander previously, he reflected deeply and cast aside all distractions, pouring himself fully into his studies. He maintained perfect scores up until the SATS.
Victor had even gotten himself into Stanton Academy’s elite training program as the town’s top SAT scorer, becoming one of the most outstanding youths in the entire country. He thought he had grown strong enough and that Leander was already far behind him.
But now, he’d been hit with a reality check. Leander had been hiding his strength all along. He was, in fact, a powerful and influential figure, in control of one of the fastest–growing international conglomerates. With unfathomable wealth and connections, Leander had never once considered him a real opponent.
And yet, here he was, foolishly basking in the small glow of his own achievements.
The stunned gazes of his classmates now felt like cruel mockery. He had once thrived under the spotlight, confident and proud. Now, he was nothing more than a complete joke.
“Well, lead us to the Golden Palace p>
Leander didn’t spare him another glance as he turned to Jamero.
“Right away, Mr. Ashcroft. This way, please p>
Jamero gave a slight bow and stepped aside to clear the path.
Leander patted Liam’s shoulder, signaling for him to come along. As he reached the doorway, he paused slightly.
“One more thing. Put the bill for this room under
my tab p>
With that, he walked off with Liam and Shirley, leaving his classmates behind, each with different expressions. Many of the girls who had once had an interest in Leander were now drowning in regret, some even feeling an overwhelming sense of despair as though they could jump off a building in frustration.
They thought of Leander as a faded school crush, no one important. Yet, the young man revealed himself to be a true king among the younger generation,
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Inside the Golden Palace, Sky Hotel’s most luxurious private lounge, Liam and Shirley still looked dazed, unable to fully process what had just happened.
Leander sat across from them, the table filled with exotic cuisine and several bottles of vintage 1982 Lafite, all of which had been carefully arranged by Jamero. Leander’s return marked him as the hotel’s most honored and exclusive VIP.
“Leander, are you really the chairman of Jeff Enterprises p>
Even though Leander had just dismissed Otto with a few words, Liam still found it hard to believe. He asked the question cautiously, almost hesitantly. For original chapters go to fıp>
“I am,” Leander replied with a nod.
Liam and Shirley felt another wave of shock ripple through them. In particular, Liam had known Leander best in class, but he never imagined Leander had hidden himself this deeply.
Jeff Enterprises was the undisputed leading enterprise in Astria, a pharmaceutical giant already making waves internationally.
One of its flagship innovations, the Phoenix Essence Pill, had been hailed as one of the greatest inventions of the century.
International media had covered it extensively, giving Jeff Enterprises a spotlight that overshadowed other Fortune 500 companies.
And the chairman of Jeff Enterprises, a man of unimaginable wealth and influence, was sitting right in front of them.
“Leander, I p>
Liam’s gaze was complicated. He had always thought he and Leander were equals in friendship, but he quickly realized they were worlds apart. The sheer disparity left him unsure of how to carry himself.
“Don’t sweat it,” Leander said, waving his hand lightly.
“The fact that we met is fate. In class, you were the one I talked to most. I’ve always considered you a good friend, a real one. No matter what my identity is, our relationship won’t change.
“Just focus on your studies right now. Well, if you want to, I suppose you could slack off as well.
you graduate, I’ll give you a subsidiary of Jeff Enterprises to run on your own p>
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Liam gasped. Suddenly, it felt like having a wealthy friend was the greatest blessing of all. Just one word from Leander could decide the course of his entire future.
Sitting beside Liam, Shirley was equally stunned.
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She and Liam had been going through a rough patch lately. Though she was beautiful and had many admirers, some of whom were objectively more outstanding than Liam, she sometimes found her thoughts wandering.
But at this moment, all those thoughts vanished without a trace,
Liam might not be anything exceptional on his own, but standing next to him was a man of immeasurable wealth and power–someone who could shake a small nation if he wished
With Leander around, even if Liam remained idle and unambitious, he was set up for life. A word from Leander could elevate both their lives to unimaginable heights.
With Leander behind him, even the richest tycoons wouldn’t dare look down on Liam.
Leander spent the evening, with Liam and Shirley in the Golden Palace, drinking, and laughing as they talked about their school days. Shirley listened intently and enjoyed every moment, her curiosity about Leander only growing deeper.
After they left the hotel, they headed to a nearby bar. It wasn’t until Liam passed out drunk that the night finally came to an end,
The next morning, Leander made a trip to the company’s headquarters, where he met with Frankie and caught up with the company’s development over the past nine months. Their meeting lasted until noon.
Afterward, he picked up a box of Phoenix Essence Pills, intending to visit Monica at home.
But when he arrived at the Sitwell Residence, Leander’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and he stopped outside the gate.
Sitwell Residence looked completely different from what he remembered nine months ago. The lawn in the courtyard was overgrown and unkempt, clearly neglected for over a month. The front door was sealed with tape, and the whole place looked desolate.
Leander was visibly stunned.
Monica and Linden might not have been considered ultra–wealthy, but they definitely belonged to the upper tier of the city’s elite. Linden was the chairman of a regional corporation, and Monica was the chairman. Together, they had been a power couple, both well- known figures in Ravenridge’s business circles.
But now, the Sitwell Residence had been sealed off. That could only mean one thing: during his nine–month absence, something drastic had happened to the Sitwell family.
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“Excuse me, may I ask what happened to the owners of this villa p>
Just then, a security guard happened to walk by, and Leander called out to him.
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“You mean Mr. Sitwell’s family? They moved out over a month ago. His company went bankrupt, and the villa was taken to offset their debts. Simply put, it’s been seized.
“You’re a friend of the family, aren’t you? Did you not know about that p>
Leander gave a slight shake of his head, his expression calm, though he was quite shocked inside.
He hadn’t expected something so serious to happen during the nine months he was away. Linden and Monica’s company had actually gone bankrupt–so much so that the house had to be used as collateral and was now sealed.
“How did this happen?” Leander muttered to himself, shaking his head slightly. Although the Linsky Group wasn’t some industry giant, it had steady growth and stable returns. How could it have suddenly gone bankrupt?
And if Monica’s family had moved out of the villa, where were they?
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