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.

strange. Back when we played together, I didn't think

good, now became the best option in Niall's

in understanding at Niall's

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

room swung open, and everyone promptly

grey executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige

"Anton!"

as he moved around the chair to embrace

David, Patricia Harris smiled

"Irene."

you're finally here. Let's start with introductions. This is Vio. Niall, greet

"Ms.

"Niall, it's been a

the girl you mentioned earlier. It's great to have her back. She looks just like

twinkled. "Hello, Ms.

Violeta and clapped his hands together. "Oh, I forgot to bring

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

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 it. No

atmosphere in the private room

like a treasure! Now seeing her, she

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

got in through her own efforts,

continued chatting, Patricia's phone rang-it

the hotel but isn't sure

get her," she