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

are we? If you want to find Vivian, call her. Why are you asking me? I'm not your servant, keeping track of your wife for you." Declan replied, "I called her, but

"And how is that

the fact that Vivian wasn't

had witnessed

early too. Could it be that

in Grace's eyes. Could Vivian be with Simon right

Declan would be quite

we're both adults. What's past is past. There's no need for this animosity. I've never seen you

he never saw Grace as an

was just arrogant enough to think Grace was waiting

long since grown to despise

Grace lowered her eyes.

thoughts drifted to Hazel and Nydia, who were still in the hospital after

suspected Vivian was e

but

lacked evidence.

had no proof, that didn't mean Grace would let it

it wasn't too much to stir up some trouble for her, was

Haha...

Declan, "Fine. Since you put it that way, I don't want to

Vivian leave

while

saw her getting

man's car in

whave

underground parking lot. Who

where she went

Declan was stunned.

exaggerated, but Grace did

Moreover, she wasn't lying.