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

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

gaze, Benson contemplated

had a crush on Niall. She preferred his

spoke seriously, "This

I don't know how to get to the villa ...

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

up. "Benson, that's a brilliant idea.

in the refrigerator, and all

few servants to work in the

there was a spare shuttle they could use to reach

...

and had nearly regained her

movements grew increasingly fluid; her gameplay was almost divine in its

national ranking,

to swap roles with

crossed on his

already lost to me once. Why do you want to

"Survival of the fittest. I demand

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

watching the replay of their previous

Zoren were to play

"Alright."

immediately, settling on the couch without another word

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

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

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

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