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.

youth, as you grow older, your mind tend to beautify it. It's strange. Back when we played together, I didn't think she

wasn't particularly good, now became

in understanding at

commotion outside the private room door as the waiter

open, and everyone promptly

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

"Anton!"

he moved around the chair

David, Patricia Harris smiled and greeted Irene.

"Irene."

you're finally here. Let's start with

"Ms.

nodded at him. "Niall, it's

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

twinkled. "Hello, Ms.

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

formal with us. Have a seat

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, let's sit down

the atmosphere in the private room was lively

you've been keeping her hidden like

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

boasted. "Vio got in through her own efforts,

phone

downstairs at the hotel but isn't

get