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."

would also have to

high importance on power, so love became

gaze, Benson

had a crush on

seriously, "This is the real

how

there. Make something yourself and bring it to him as a gesture of thanks. But remember, you'll only have one

a brilliant idea. I'm

of supplies in the refrigerator, and all

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

spare shuttle they could use to

...

been practising and had nearly regained her former proficiency with the equipment over the

movements grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was

to regain their former national ranking, they would have to wait for next month's

he wanted to swap

arms crossed on his

once. Why do you want

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

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

holding a tablet and watching the replay of their previous

"Hayden, you make a great support. You're brave, meticulous, and have excellent awareness. If Zoren were to

"Alright."

agreed immediately, settling on the couch without

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

playing on her lips. "It's

missing the point, idi*t. Hade is a better support than

solo. I'll prove I'm