Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 194 Trucks of Roses

The waiters were gossiping, spreading the news that there were trucks full of roses outside.

Word travelled fast, and soon enough, folks from Vivian's crew were also running out to take a look. They had thought it might be some kind of marriage proposal.

But to their surprise, they saw signs on the trucks saying, "Happy Birthday Grace" and stuff like that.

"Oh man... How much do you think all these roses cost?"

"Do you think it's from Grace's secret admirer?"

"Such extravagance, using the most expensive rose perfume. It must have cost quite a bit."

"These roses are just for show. They can't be used for anything else. They might wither overnight. What a waste. But when you have money, you can be whimsical. Just enjoy the momentary pleasure, and the money spent is worth it."

"Could it be the rumoured relationship between Grace and that wealthy businessman from Heokrish? The one in real estate?"

"It could be...

Whispers and gossip from nearby totally stole the spotlight from Vivian, the birthday star.

She felt a bit annoyed and glanced at Declan beside her.

Declan's gaze was also fixed on the roses inside the truck, his expression seeming a bit lost.

He hadn't expected there would eventually be another guy beside Grace ...

elbow, a frown on her face.

asked, "Seriously? You're asking me what's wrong? It's my birthday, and you didn't even

responded, "Isn't this birthday party

"Enough? Enough

What's the point of all this? Life's about living it for ourselves, not for anyone else. And

clearly, it wasn't enough

were already top-notch. And for

yeah, Vivian has been shining brightly in the

passion faded and she saw her arch-rival Grace being pursued by wealthy men again and being showered with rose perfume, she

to hold back. She lowered her voice and said, "Looks like you're not that into

into the

suit and made

her meal, but the truck with the roses outside was still parked there. The hotel manager approached her, asking when she would have the

terrace and gave the rich

"Hello? Tell your driver to move the truck immediately. It's

the same time, Violeta was outside the

struck their poses, while Violeta stood in the middle, holding

Click.

in on one corner, only to discover a man standing in the background on the lawn, photobombing their shot. It

Hazel asked, "Where?"

a luxury car parked not far

was standing on the lawn, making a phone

and she spotted Grace on the hotel terrace and also