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.

couldn't help but say to Violeta, "Memories from youth, as you grow older, your mind tend to beautify it. It's strange. Back when we played together, I

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

smiled in understanding at Niall's

outside the private

room swung open, and everyone promptly stood

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

"Anton!"

chuckled as he moved around the chair to

David, Patricia Harris smiled

"Irene."

here. Let's start with introductions. This is Vio. Niall,

forward. "Ms.

him. "Niall, it's been a

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

"Hello, Ms. Harris,

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

a seat

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

and the atmosphere in the private room was lively

your daughter came back, you've been keeping her hidden like

"Hahaha..."

"Where is she studying?"

"Toland University."

"Toland University, that's excellent!"

got in through her

continued chatting, Patricia's phone

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

get