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 ...

a frown on her face. Only then did Declan

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

"Isn't this birthday

"Enough?

the point of all this? Life's about living it for ourselves, not for anyone else. And look around. Who here's living better than you?" This statement might have been comforting

clearly, it wasn't enough

ones making a name for themselves were already top-notch. And

been shining brightly in

she's getting older, her relationship with Declan isn't like it used to be. After the passion faded and she saw her arch-rival Grace being pursued by wealthy men again and being showered with rose perfume, she couldn't help but feel envious. It was only natural for a woman,

she also knew when to hold back. She lowered her voice and said, "Looks like you're not

into the hotel,

followed suit and made their

still parked there. The hotel manager approached her, asking when she would have the truck moved. However, to move the truck, she needed to contact the wealthy

headed out to the terrace and gave the rich guy a

and Grace's voice was cold as she said, "Hello? Tell your driver to move the truck immediately. It's disrupting the

the same time, Violeta was outside the hotel, taking photos

while Violeta stood in the middle, holding

Click.

the photo, Violeta glanced at it and zoomed in on one corner, only to discover a man standing in the background on the lawn, photobombing their shot. It seemed like this photo was a bust. "There's

Hazel asked, "Where?"

a luxury car parked not

the lawn, making a

Grace on the hotel terrace and also on