Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 165 No Reason to Interfere

Hattie hurriedly hid the bottle back in her sleeve.

"I found it in the bathroom on the island."

"What?" he asked.

Back in the day, Hannah used to throw wild parties on the island, where there were no rules.

They partied hard, and it seemed a servant missed this bottle during the cleanup, which Hattie had found.

Benson immediately got Hattie's plan and objected. "Hattie, don't do this."

"Why not?"

"You want Niall to fall for you, but this isn't the way. Using your body like this won't earn his respect. No man will respect a woman who does this. As your brother, I can't allow it." Hattie laughed, almost mocking Benson's innocence.

"Benson, do you think I want some romantic relationship with him? This is just business. This opportunity is rare. I might never get this close to Niall again, so I can't miss it." The entertainment industry was tough, and Hattie had accepted that.

To gain status and fame, some sacrifices were necessary.

Being timid wouldn't get her anywhere.

Seeing Hattie's determination, Benson felt conflicted. "Hattie, do you really have to do this? There are other options besides Niall."

"But Niall is the best option right now. You know how unappealing most of the men on those rich lists are. Niall is the best choice," she argued.

It's better to go for Niall than those other men!

know what else to

I just hope you won't

"I won't."

"Okay," he replied, hesitant.

sighed and

cake. She

outside was

stood by the window, watching the storm rage

a guess about the

Hattie set her

had always known that the island's collapse wouldn't harm

famous actress, which meant she and her brother must have been rescued before

to have another motive,

of Hattie using sneaky methods to get

couldn't let Hattie

strolled over to Violeta. "You've been staring outside since

against the wall. "I wasn't looking outside.

what Benson and

him. "How

smirked. "Did

"Kind of."

I'd try to get as close to Niall as

ideal. If not, I'd at least

life experiences,

was indeed