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.

wasn't a good look for

find Vivian, call her. Why are you

sneered, "And how is

wasn't answering

scene she had witnessed earlier in

early too. Could it be

in Grace's eyes. Could Vivian be

would be quite

"Grace, we're both adults. What's past is past. There's no need for this animosity.

never saw Grace as

was just arrogant enough to think Grace

Grace had long since grown

Grace lowered her eyes.

who were still in the hospital after the car accident.

suspected Vivian was e

but

lacked evidence.

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

it wasn't too much to stir

Haha...

you put it that way, I don't want to seem petty by

saw Vivian leave

while ago, about

I saw

man's car in

whave

underground parking lot. Who

where she went after

Declan was stunned.

but Grace did

Moreover, she wasn't lying.