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."

wife would also have to be a strategic

a high importance on power, so

Benson contemplated her

had a crush on

"This is the real

I don't know how to get

gesture of thanks. But remember, you'll only

that's a brilliant idea.

in the refrigerator, and all the necessary utensils

to work in the kitchen to help her bake a

a spare shuttle they could use to reach the

...

nearly regained her former proficiency with the equipment over the past

grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in

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

wanted to swap roles with

his arms crossed on his chest, Zoren retorted,

already lost to me once. Why do

of the fittest. I demand

icy stare, Zoren turned to Violeta for help. "Vio,

and watching the replay of their previous night's ranked

awareness. If Zoren were to play support, we'd probably

"Alright."

couch without

"What? Just like that? Vio, what do you mean you

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

walked over and patted Zoren's head. "You're missing the point, idi*t.

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