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."

future wife would also have

of them placed a high importance on power, so love

Benson contemplated

crush on Niall.

spoke seriously, "This

don't know how to get

to him as a gesture of thanks. But remember,

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

plenty of supplies in the refrigerator, and all the

gathered a few servants to work in the kitchen to help her

the garage, there was a spare shuttle

...

regained her former

gameplay was almost divine

team, and Violeta returned to the top. However, to regain their former national ranking, they would have to wait for next month's leaderboard update. Hayden's skills also improved remarkably. He

to swap roles with

on his

Why do you want to

at Zoren indifferently. "Survival of the

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

and watching the replay

you make a great support. You're brave, meticulous, and have excellent awareness. If Zoren were to play support, we'd probably

"Alright."

on the couch without another word about switching

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

him, a mischievous smile playing on

missing the point, idi*t.

pleased. "Hade, let's solo. I'll prove I'm just as