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 to be

of them placed a high importance on power, so love became

his gaze, Benson contemplated

crush on

"This is the real

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

to him as a gesture of thanks. But remember, you'll only have

brilliant idea. I'm going to make

the refrigerator, and all the necessary

in the kitchen to help her bake a chiffon

was a spare shuttle

...

villa, Violeta had been practising and had nearly regained her former

increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in

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

wanted to swap roles with

his chest, Zoren retorted, "No

lost to me once. Why do you want to

indifferently. "Survival of the

"Vio, Hade is being unfair.

holding a tablet and watching the replay of their previous night's

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

"Alright."

immediately, settling on the couch without another

Vio, what do you mean you trust

playing on her lips. "It's a compliment for

"You're missing the point, idi*t. Hade is

let's solo. I'll