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

a high importance on power, so love became less

his gaze, Benson contemplated

on

seriously, "This is

how to get to the villa ...

to go there. Make something yourself and bring it to him as a gesture of thanks. But

brilliant idea. I'm going to

in the refrigerator, and all the necessary utensils were

to work in the

spare shuttle they could use to

...

nearly regained her former proficiency with the equipment over the

grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in its

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 could

to swap roles with

his

do

stared at Zoren indifferently. "Survival of the fittest. I

turned to Violeta for help. "Vio, Hade is

and watching the

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

"Alright."

settling on the couch

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

him, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "It's a compliment

missing the point, idi*t. Hade

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