Chapter 182
Chapter 182 All Eyes on Leander
“Even with all the power in the world, I can take it on alone p>
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Leander stood alone in the center of the room. In front of him, the Walsh family’s bodyguards lay scattered on the floor. He looked like someone untouchable, standing there by himself. Even though he was dressed in simple, casual clothes, nothing could hide the strong, commanding energy around him.
Linden and Monica stared in disbelief. For a second, it felt like they were seeing something unreal. In that moment, Leander seemed completely in control. Even someone as powerful as Ryan couldn’t match him–it wasn’t even close.
All the power in the world, and he said he could block it alone?
That kind of confidence was almost hard to believe.
Even someone as high up as Ryan wouldn’t dare say something like that.
Inside the Walsh family’s hall, many guests looked uneasy. Then, someone suddenly stood up.
“The chairman of Jeff Enterprises really is something else. I heard you’re from Mornwick and that you managed to bring all the underground bosses there under your control. You basically run the whole place p>
The man was a middle–aged guy wearing gold–rimmed glasses. The lenses gave off a cold glint.
“But Mr. Ashcroft, this isn’t Mornwick. This is Listin. We don’t care what you do back there, but if you think you can act the same way here, you’re being way too naive p>
Many people recognized him right away. He was Oscar Duffy, head of the Duffy family in Grove. The Duffy family wasn’t exactly top–tier, but they were backed by the Walsh family. Together, they held a strong influence over the city.
“The Duffy family basically works for the Walsh family. Of course, Oscar would stand up
them p>
A lot of people nodded. Oscar stepping up wasn’t a surprise.
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“Crashing a wedding, stealing the bride, beating up the groom, and now demanding justice from the Walsh family? Mr. Ashcroft, you’ve really got some nerve p>
Another voice joined in. After Oscar stood up, an older, thin man nearby also got to his feet.
“Jeff Enterprises is supposed to be one of Astria’s top companies, and its chairman turns out to be some violent thug? You’re making us all look bad. I’d like to see how you think you’re going
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Monica looked over and gasped. The man was Xavier Bolton, the richest man in South Listin. His businesses covered nearly half the real estate in the area. His wealth was on another level.
“That’s Xavier? Why’s he backing the Walsh family p>
A lot of people were confused.
Some who knew the background spoke up right away. “I heard Mr. Bolton and Mr. Walsh were in the same army unit back in the day. They’ve been close ever since. They built their businesses together in Listin. Now that the Walsh family’s in trouble, of course, he’d step in p>
Everyone suddenly understood.
As the room stayed tense, another person stood up.
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“At first, I wasn’t planning to get involved in this whole thing between Mr. Ashcroft and the Walsh family, but honestly, your attitude is starting to get on my nerves p>
This man wore a mink coat and stood tall. A group of men in black followed behind him. His presence was hard to ignore.
“Mr. Ashcroft, since you said you could handle all of us by yourself, I’m siding with the Walsh family, too. I’d like to see how someone from Mornwick plans to take on all of us together p>
It was Donald Johnson, a major underground figure from North Listin.
When people saw these men standing with the Walsh family, many guests who had believed Leander could hold his own started changing their minds. One by one, they took a deep breath.
Even Monica and Linden felt their hearts sink.
Xavier, Donald, and Oscar–each of them had a serious influence and resources. Any one of them alone was tough enough to deal with. Now that they were joining forces, it was a whole different story.
And on top of that, there was the Walsh family, whose reach extended all the way to Mornwick. Together, they felt like a massive weight pressing down. Even a state governor might have to think twice before going against them.
These people were at the top of Listin’s power structure. And Leander? He had come here completely alone. Compared to them, he looked outmatched.
Earlier, Monica and Linden thought Leander could stand up to the Walsh family because of his status as chairman of Jeff Enterprises. But now, all they felt was hopelessness.
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No matter how strong Leander was, he was still from Mornwick. He couldn’t stretch his influence into Listin. How was he supposed to fight all of them?
Caleb stood nearby, feeling a chill run through him. With this kind of alliance, even he would’ve chosen to step back. Forcing a move now would only lead to being crushed.
These people joining forces basically represented the highest level of power in Listin.
Caleb turned to look at Leander, unable to hide his concern. Frankie had told him Leander was strong, but even so, he couldn’t help feeling uneasy. How strong would one person have to be to deal with something like this?
Now that so many people had stepped up for the Walsh family, Samuel and Arthur couldn’t help but smile. They were never really afraid of Leander to begin with. Now, with all these powerhouses backing them up, they felt more confident than ever.
Ryan stood with his hands behind his back, eyes cold. As far as he was concerned, Leander had already signed his own death warrant when he injured Alfie.
Even if no one else had stepped in, he would’ve still thrown everything the Walsh family had at Leander to destroy him.
But Leander didn’t seem to care. He reached out and gently took Yvette’s arm, pulling her off the stage.
“Next time you do something like this, you’d better think it through. One wrong move could ruin your whole life,” Leander said calmly.
Yvette’s eyes filled with tears. She had been ready to throw herself into something terrible, but once again, this guy showed up and pulled her back just in time.
As Leander let go and turned to leave, she suddenly stepped forward and grabbed his hand tightly, refusing to let go.
“I won’t ever do that again p>
Her voice trembled. Leander started to pull his hand back, but after a brief pause, he let it stay.
“Mr. Ashcroft, I’ve got to hand it to you. Even now, you’ve still got time to flirt p>
Samuel let out a cold laugh when he saw Leander talking to Yvette like nothing was going on.
Leander finally turned his head.
He glanced at the people in front of him and gave a slight smirk. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ.net
“This is it? That’s all you’ve got p>
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Arthur snorted. “Hmph, all of us together, and you think you can take us on alone p>
Leander touched his nose, then shook his head.
“I really thought you’d have something more impressive. What a disappointment p>
“You’re all too weak p>
The room burst into noise.
Even now, Leander was brushing them off–and even calling them weak?
Almost everyone thought he was just bluffing.
Ryan, the Walsh family’s top figure, finally spoke.
“Mr. Ashcroft, you’re looking down on us because you’re a martial artist, aren’t you p>
His eyes narrowed sharply, like he had seen through everything.
“You took out our bodyguards in one move just now. That had to be martial arts. That’s why you think we can’t touch you p>
“But unfortunately, you picked the wrong group to mess with p>
Ryan raised a hand and shouted coldly.
“Don’t think you’re the only one with those skills. Our family has its own martial artist, too p>
“And he’s ranked fourteenth on the Astria Power Index p>
Ryan gave a cold laugh.
“Now tell me–how much is your so–called trump card really worth p>
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