Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 302 Whispers of Betrayal

But Violeta was too shy to accept Grace's offer and politely declined.

Irene was also ready to go, so the two left together.

As they were leaving, most of the attendees were gone, and the staff was cleaning up.

In the distance, a figure appeared.

Suddenly, Grace's friend nudged her.

Her friend whispered, "Look, it's Declan."

Violeta also recognized the man walking toward them.

Seeing him, Grace's mood soured.

Declan was there to find Vivian. He had called earlier but got no answer. Noticing unusual charges on their shared bank card, Declan, who happened to be nearby for work, decided to look for Vivian and hopefully have dinner with her.

Thus, he came to the venue and seemed to have been waiting for a while.

Seeing Grace and her group, Declan wanted to ask someone familiar if Vivian was inside. Despite not wanting to trouble himself, he realized he didn't know anyone else here.

So he walked over to them.

"Grace, have you seen Vivian?"

Grace pretended not to hear him and continued walking.

Declan stepped directly in front of them, blocking their way. "Grace, I'm just asking you a question. There's no need for this. Last time was a mistake; I was drunk. Do you really have to act like this?" Everyone around Grace had heard bits and pieces about what happened last time, and a few had attended Grace's birthday party.

So, they all recognized Declan.

But since Grace didn't speak, they wouldn't either.

in their way wasn't a good look

coldly said, "Declan, we aren't close, are we? If you want to find Vivian, call her. Why are you asking me? I'm not

how is

that Vivian wasn't

recalled the scene she had witnessed earlier

Could it be that the two

glint of curiosity flashed in Grace's eyes. Could Vivian be with

would be

continued, "Grace, we're both adults. What's past is past. There's no

saw Grace

enough to think Grace

long

Grace lowered her eyes.

Hazel and Nydia, who were still in the

suspected Vivian was e

but

lacked evidence.

she had no proof, that didn't mean Grace would

had come to her, as Vivian's nemesis, it wasn't too

Haha...

it

Vivian

quite a while ago, about

I saw

man's car

whave

underground parking lot. Who

where she went after

Declan was stunned.

words were exaggerated, but

Moreover, she wasn't lying.