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.

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

particularly good, now became the best

in understanding at

minutes later, there was a commotion outside the private room door as the waiter

the private room swung open, and everyone promptly

David Cohen wore a grey executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige coat, radiated a

"Anton!"

chuckled as he moved around the

David, Patricia Harris smiled

"Irene."

here. Let's start with

"Ms.

him. "Niall, it's been

on Violeta, her smile unwavering. "Ah, so this is the girl you mentioned

eyes twinkled. "Hello,

forgot

said, "Hey, no need to be formal with us. Have a seat first. Oh, by the way, where's Elle? Why isn't

"Elle just landed. Her flight was a bit delayed, 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

group took their seats, and the atmosphere in the private

hidden like a treasure! Now seeing her,

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

boasted. "Vio got in through her own efforts, impressive, isn't it?

continued chatting, Patricia's phone rang-it was a call from

the hotel but isn't sure which floor we're on,"

get her," she