Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 233 Bright Future

Niall's probably gonna study something in finance, maybe even go abroad for it.

Elaine blinked and said, "I'm heading to military school."

"Got it."

That meant they'd be splitting up.

But Niall didn't overthink it then. Where he studied didn't really matter. They'd still see each other again in the future anyway.

Elaine waved her hand at him and said, "Go on back. I should be going too.

"Wait."

Elaine pulled out the ice cream stick from her mouth and handed it to Niall.

It had "Bright Future" written on it.

That year, it was trendy to engrave messages on ice cream sticks, like opening a blind box. After finishing the ice cream, you could see a blessing carved on the stick.

Niall took the ice cream stick, hearing Elaine's clear voice beside him.

"Well, here's to bright futures for both of us."

Many years passed after that.

After finishing college, Niall returned to Hoiten, while Elaine went to the border. They never saw each other again.

The two words stuck in Niall's memory.

End of the reminiscence.

Violeta, "Memories from youth, as you grow older, your mind tend to beautify it. It's strange. Back when we played together, I didn't think she was all that great, but now that we're apart, I can't help but miss

person who wasn't particularly good, now became the best

smiled in understanding at Niall's

minutes later, there was a commotion outside the

swung open, and everyone promptly

executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige

"Anton!"

around

Patricia Harris smiled and greeted

"Irene."

here. Let's start with introductions. This

forward. "Ms.

at him. "Niall, it's

on Violeta, her smile unwavering. "Ah, so this is the girl you mentioned earlier. It's great to have her back. She looks

eyes twinkled. "Hello, Ms.

I forgot to bring a gift

to be formal with us. Have a seat first. Oh, by the way, where's Elle? Why isn't she

so she's on her way here in a taxi. It might take another ten minutes or so. We decided to come ahead so you wouldn't have to wait too long." Irene said, "Got

the atmosphere in

like a treasure! Now seeing her, she truly

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

through her own efforts, impressive,

Patricia's phone rang-it was a

but isn't sure which

go get her," she