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

now became the best option in

in understanding

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

open, and everyone promptly stood

David Cohen wore a grey executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige coat, radiated a gentle charm. "Hey, David,

"Anton!"

as he moved around

Harris smiled and

"Irene."

with

"Ms. Harris,

him. "Niall, it's been a

is the girl you mentioned earlier. It's great to

"Hello, Ms. Harris,

I forgot to bring a gift for

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

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 long." Irene said, "Got it. No worries,

and the atmosphere in the private

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

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

boasted. "Vio got in through her own efforts, impressive,

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

at the hotel but isn't sure

get her," she