Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 145 Benson's Ambitions

Niall is currently single and not engaged to anyone.

Hattie found him particularly interesting, not just because of his present status but also because of the potential he possesses for the future.

She saw it as a great opportunity to get to know someone like Niall.

When Hattie and Benson moved from Harbor City to Quinston for school, Hannah advised Hattie that networking in the capital would be crucial, especially with business magnates.

This way, when Hattie entered the entertainment industry, she would have a robust support system.

In the entertainment industry, it was widely recognised that making it without connections or a solid background could be extremely difficult. While hard work alone could sometimes lead to success, it often resulted in a much more challenging path.

So, why not take a shortcut if one presented itself?

Hannah had chosen to have children, betting on the support of the Ridges for life; after all, children were valuable assets.

Like her mother, Hattie harbours significant ambitions.

"Zoren is also at Toland University and is close to Liam. Benson, Liam is better connected in Quinston than you, so we must carve out our own successful path," Hattie noted.

Benson, seated and contemplative, responded, "I plan to finish my studies next semester and then head abroad."

Surprised, Hattie asked, "Abroad? Have you discussed this with Mom?"

shortcut and just following the usual path, I can't compete with him. I don't aspire to enter the entertainment industry as a

both started at Toland University, Benson genuinely wanted

would have raised

to study performing

it a waste of time, it was just

abroad and return ready to take on a significant

already talked it over with Mom. She's arranged a school for me

it looks like

you return, I'll

their eyes alight

stood

her chair, sunbathing and scheming about

On the yacht's deck.

hot, and the

on the island, Benson might be there too. Why

holding a skewer of chicken

popped open a can, remarking, "Benson's faced quite a lot

your take on

Violeta answered thoughtfully, "Birds of a feather, I suppose. She's tight with Zelena and even joined the dance club with her.

he's got the patience to deal with being marginalised at school and still manage his studies. That takes significant resilience and craftiness." Liam nodded in agreement with

freshly thawed fish, seasoned them, and

"What's the topic?"