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.

help but say to Violeta, "Memories from youth, as you grow older, your mind tend to beautify it. It's strange. Back when we

wasn't particularly good, now became the best option in

smiled in understanding

the private room door as the waiter brought

private room swung open, and

two remarkably dignified individuals. David Cohen wore a grey executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige

"Anton!"

he moved around the

smiled and greeted

"Irene."

here. Let's start with

forward. "Ms. Harris, Mr.

"Niall, it's been

unwavering. "Ah, so this is the girl you mentioned earlier. It's great to have her back. She looks just like you did

eyes twinkled. "Hello, Ms. Harris,

clapped his hands together. "Oh, I forgot to bring a gift for our first meeting with the young

to be formal with us. Have a seat first. Oh, by

minutes or so. We decided to

atmosphere in the private

daughter came back, you've been keeping her hidden like a treasure! Now seeing her, she

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

through her own efforts, impressive, isn't

Patricia's phone

the hotel but isn't sure which

get her," she