Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 140 Hayden's Identity

Wally stood beside Ivor, looking like he had found his backer. He was no longer the sullen person from earlier.

Violeta walked towards the entrance and saw the middle-aged man standing there. She asked, "Are you from the Houle family?"

Wally proudly replied, "He's my uncle! Hahaha!"

Violeta shrugged and said nonchalantly, "I don't care if he's your uncle or your dad. Since he's here, he should hurry up and pay for the damages."

Wally was fuming at Violeta's dismissive attitude.

He turned to Ivor and said, "Uncle Ivor, you must investigate this store thoroughly. It might be operating without a license. The woman and the men inside attacked me while I was on the street. They must be a bunch of troublemakers with criminal records.

"They have the nerve to cause trouble here. You need to start a proper investigation into them."

As he spoke, Hayden and the others emerged from the store.

After receiving Wally's call, Ivor drove over immediately. Normally, he wouldn't bother with such trivial matters, but he had a meeting in the city anyway, so he decided to check it out. While looking around the store, he listened to Wally.

Originally, Ivor thought a small shop like this could be handled by anyone. But when he saw Hayden walking out of the shop, he froze.

The moment he saw Hayden, he instantly recognised who he was.

Could it be... the son of that man?

Ivor couldn't believe it and cut off Wally mid-sentence.

they were

eagerly and said, "That's right! Uncle,

nephew had caused serious

ignored Wally and quickly approached

demeanour vanished, replaced by a respectful smile. "If

Hayden, it looks like we have someone here who knows your father. It

"Hahaha!"

Hayden's father was Glen

fell on Ivor, not recognising him

an acquaintance; I just had the

invitation to attend a commendation ceremony in the city about

a minor official, and he took a group photo with Glen that he framed

time in his life he got to take a picture with someone so

son had gone mountaineering this year. Besides that, the news was mentioned in a magazine article by a fellow climber who happened to be an

note and specifically bought the magazine to read

was a not-too-clear photo of Hayden's

him based

now, he realised how distinguished

uncle's betrayal. He tugged at Ivor's sleeve and asked, "Uncle Ivor, what are

"Shut up!"

at Wally fiercely and chided, "You insolent brat! Look at the mess you've made here. How could you accuse

"You heard me!"

on the head

dared not