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

placed a high importance

his gaze, Benson

had a crush on Niall. She preferred his

spoke seriously, "This is

how

him as a gesture of thanks. But remember, you'll only have one shot at this. Whether he remembers

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

plenty of supplies in the refrigerator, and all the

servants to work in the kitchen

garage, there was a spare shuttle they could use

...

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

grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in its

their former national ranking, they would have to wait for next month's leaderboard update. Hayden's skills also improved remarkably. He could

he wanted to swap roles

on his chest, Zoren retorted,

me once. Why do you want to switch again?

"Survival of the fittest. I demand another

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

a tablet and watching the replay of their previous

replied 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. I trust you more

"Alright."

on the couch

taken aback. "What? Just like that? Vio, what do

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

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

I'll prove I'm just as