Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 162 Years of Friendship

He said nonchalantly, "You can go."

"Yes."

The wind and rain gradually become heavier.

Someone would make the trip to the small private cottage daily to deliver their meals.

Hattie had been yearning for a chance to visit the villa, but the incessant storm trapped her in the room.

At noon, a villa staff member arrived with their meal, driving a shuttle bus. After collecting the dishes and leaving, Hattie kept looking out the window to watch their retreating figure.

Benson had noticed her unusual behaviour over the past few days.

He put down his spoon and inquired her, "Hattie, what are you thinking?"

Their sibling bond was strong.

Turning her head, she sighed disappointedly. "Benson, I want to go to the villa and meet Niall.

"Niall is the heir of the White family. Getting along with him could be incredibly beneficial for us. I don't want to miss this great opportunity."

Benson studied the situation calmly. "But he also gets along well with Liam. He may not even consider us."

Hattie walked over to him; her confidence unwavering. "Benson, I just need to make Niall fall for me."

They had both returned from Harbor City with clear goals in mind.

That's why Hattie had never concealed her ambition from Benson.

"If you want to secure the position of the Ridge family head in the future, you'll need strong allies. I will make sure to choose a wife who can help us."

have to be a strategic

importance

gaze, Benson

crush on Niall. She

seriously, "This

"But, I don't know how to get to the

to go there. Make something yourself and bring it to him as a gesture of thanks. But remember, you'll only have one shot at

lit up. "Benson, that's a brilliant idea. I'm going to make a

the refrigerator, and all the

work in the kitchen to help her bake a

shuttle they could

...

and had nearly regained her former proficiency with

grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in its

to the top. However, to regain their former national ranking, they would

wanted to

arms crossed on his

once. Why do you

at Zoren indifferently. "Survival of

stare, Zoren turned to Violeta for help. "Vio, Hade is being unfair. He wants to switch roles with

tablet and watching the replay of their previous night's

meticulous, and have excellent awareness. If Zoren were

"Alright."

settling on the couch

was taken aback. "What? Just like that? Vio, what do you mean you trust him more than

smile playing on

over and patted Zoren's head. "You're missing the point, idi*t. Hade is a better support than you."

let's solo. I'll prove I'm