From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir Chapter 39 You Think Too Highly of Yourself " Is that Leander ? " 40 Finished Yvette , Madeline , and Ginny all recognized the name displayed on the caller ID . It was indeed Leander . They had left the bar three hours earlier . In that time , anything could have transpired . Yet , Leander chose this exact moment to reach out . " Is it really possible that Leander can still call ? " Ginny expressed disbelief . In her mind , she imagined that Tobias ' men had severely beaten up Leander and likely thrown him in jail . Alternatively , Leander might have met a more violent end with his body thrown into the river . How could Leander possibly have the strength to make a phone call ? Yvette's eyes darted around with urgency as she insistently said , " Madeline , answer it now . Maybe Leander is calling for assistance , or perhaps they plan to release him and are reaching out to negotiate ! " Madeline quickly complied , answering the call , and switching it to speaker mode so her friends could listen in . " Hello ? Is this Leander ? " Madeline's voice quivered . " Yes , it is me , Madeline . I am at home and noticed you are not here , so I called to find out where you are ." Leander's voice sounded steady and composed , showing no indication that he was injured . It was as if nothing untoward had happened . " What ? You are home ? " Madeline's surprise was evident . Yvette and Ginny exchanged bewildered glances . " Leander , are you all right ? They did not harm you , did they ? " Madeline continued to probe . " Harm me ? " Leander softly chuckled . " Do not worry , I am perfectly fine . There's nothing to be afraid of ." At that moment , disbelief washed over Yvette , Madeline , and Ginny . 1/6 19:27 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter Yo You Think Tis Highly of yourself 零 #finished Most people would avoid offending Tobias at all costs . Yet , Leander had openly confronted him , even injuring him in the process . In normal circumstances , it was uncertain whether he could leave Shade Bar alive that night . However , from the tone of Leander's voice , it sounded as if he had emerged unscathed . He was even back in his apartment . How could this be possible ? When had Tobias , the notorious boss of the North District known for his vengeful nature , become so accommodating ? " You still haven't told me where you are . " Leander let out another chuckle . " Ah ! " Madeline snapped back to reality and replied , " I am with Yvette and Ginny . We are at Yvette's house . Since you are home , I will return soon ! " " Yvette's house ? " Leander casually continued , " Very well . I will head over to pick you up . It is quite late , and it is unsafe for you to be alone . " I'll call you when I get there ." Leander abruptly ended the call after that , leaving Yvette , Madeline , and Ginny in a state of confusion . " I must have misheard . Leander is genuinely fine . How can that be ? " Ginny's disbelief was apparent . While Madeline hoped for Leander's well - being , she could not shake her confusion . Given the ruthless nature of Tobias and his gang , how could they possibly have allowed Leander to leave unscathed ? Yvette furrowed her brow , equally perplexed . Even if Linden had crossed Tobias , it would have been improbable for the matter to be resolved without injuries . Surely , there had to be a cost . It was simply implausible for Leander to escape from Tobias and his men without consequences . " Could it be that Leander defeated all of Tobias ' men and then fled ? " Ginny rested her chin on her hand as she wondered . " Impossible ! " Yvette shook her head . " Even if Leander is strong enough to defeat all of Tobias ' men and escape , he should be in hiding to avoid attracting attention . He wouldn't dare to come over just to pick up Madeline , right ? 2/6 19:27 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 39 You Think Too Highly of yourself " The situation must have been resolved . However , I still do not understand how . " Yvette lowered her head in thought , but the answer eluded her . " I got it ! " Ginny suddenly exclaimed , as if struck by a realization . Firmahed " He must have caved in and groveled after we left . Perhaps he even agreed to some excessive conditions , which is why Tobias allowed him to leave . " Her hypothesis sounded true to Yvette and Madeline , and they nodded in agreement . This seemed the most likely explanation . Someone like Tobias , a ruthless underworld boss , knew how to manipulate others . Leander's fighting skills might have led him to become coerced into serving as Tobias ' enforcer , explaining why he was allowed to depart . Even so , they could imagine that when Leander yielded , Tobias ' crew made sure to humiliate him before letting him go . As Madeline reflected on this possibility , she felt a pang of sorrow . She believed that Leander's violent clash with Tobias that night stemmed from her actions . Yvette sighed . While she disapproved of Leander's methods and his self - righteous demeanor , she could not help but empathize . Being forced to grovel to Tobias ' group was a possibility that disheartened her . Raw power could not compete with wealth and influence . Regardless of one's pride , one had to bow to those with more wealth and power . This was the harsh truth of reality . Unbeknownst to them , all of their guesses were mere fantasies . They could not fathom that Leander not only did not yield to Tobias but had also driven Tobias , the boss of the North District , out of Ravenridge with a single statement . Half an hour later , Leander arrived at the Sitwell Residence . Yvette's parents had already retired for the night , and Yvette and Ginny were at the door to see Madeline off . Leander stood outside on the lawn , dressed in casual clothing . His expression remained neutral , and he bore no injuries or signs of humiliation . Yet , the more Madeline observed Leander , the more discomfort washed over her . She believed he must have endured immense humiliation and had ultimately been compelled to compromise with Tobias to return unscathed . " Leander ! " 3/6 10:27 Sat , Oct 11 > Chapter 19 Yeu Think 16o highly of Yourself Fitshind She rushed forward , grasping his arm with tears streaming down her face . " I am sorry , Leander . It is all my fault that you had to suffer ! " " Suffer ? " Leander appeared slightly taken aback but quickly understood what was going on . She believed he had suffered at the hands of Tobias . However , he chose not to clarify and simply smiled before turning to Yvette . " Thank you for helping me take Madeline away tonight . " Leander gratefully nodded to Yvette . After all , it was not yet the time for Madeline to learn the truth . Had Yvette not intervened , Madeline would have found out everything about him . " There is no need to thank me . Madeline is my dear friend , and I feel responsible for her safety . " Yvette shook her head , then asked with some concern , " Are you truly okay ? " " I am fine ! " Leander dismissively waved his hand . " You two should go to sleep . I will take Madeline home . " After stating that , he prepared to leave with Madeline . At that moment , however , Yvette stepped forward and called out to Leander . " Leander , please wait a moment ! " Yvette hurried a few steps , positioning herself at the villa's entrance . " I have a few things to discuss with you . " Leander glanced at Madeline before approaching Yvette , " Is there something on your mind ? " Leander's indifferent tone made Yvette frown . Her voice grew colder . " Leander , I know you share an apartment with Madeline . You have known her for ten years and see yourself as her older brother , wanting to protect her . " That is why I feel it is necessary to remind you of a few things ." Yvette turned to face Leander , lowering her voice but still speaking in a firm and decisive manner . 4/6 19:27 Sat , Oct 11 Chuter 29 you Think Fee Fighty of Yourself ( n 」 」 #Gnished " I understand you are strong and proud . However , I hope you can sometimes put that pride aside and reflect on how to effectively engage with those around you . Think about how to nurture relationships and seize opportunities . " Sometimes , you should carefully think about the consequences of your actions . " At dinner in my home today , Colin extended his hand to shake yours , yet you did not shake his hand . You did not take it seriously . " Do you know who Colin is ? He is the heir of Brightstorm Holdings , and his father is Jasper Bright , the chairman of that company . " His offer of a handshake indicated his desire to get to know you . It was a good opportunity for you . Getting to know him may not guarantee your future success , but at the very least , it opens a door for you . You might need his assistance with certain matters down the line . " Still , you disregarded his offer and rejected that opportunity . It really highlights how you just don't understand how to socialize . " Yvette continued , saying , " Furthermore , at the Shade Bar tonight , I was the one who brought Ginny and Madeline there . A few drinks would have diffused the situation . " However , you perceived Madeline as wronged and immediately confronted Tobias , even injuring him . Do you think such behavior is appropriate ? " I understand you care for Madeline and don't want to see her hurt . Still , you need to be aware of the time and place . You know better than I do just what price you had to pay for tonight . That is the consequence of your recklessness ! " She spoke as if she was a wise elder imparting her wisdom . In a heavy voice , she continued , " Leander , it's good to have pride in oneself , but that does not mean you can do whatever you want. When you act tough when going against someone you can't fight , that is no longer being confident or brave . It's foolishness ! It's ignorant stupidity ! " In this world , money and connections are the true keys to survival . You can only protect Madeline when you have those . You can't just live in your own world and do everything yourself . " She was telling Leander all this so that he would understand that wealth and power were the most important parts of life . She had hoped it would push him into being more careful and changing his ways , becoming more adaptable . In her mind , Leander would understand that from her speech . However , the look in his eyes never changed at all . In fact , there was even a mocking smirk on his lips . " Are you done ? " Leander blandly asked and shook his head . 5/6 19.27 Sat Oct 11 50