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.

their way wasn't

want to find Vivian, call her. Why are you asking me? I'm not your servant, keeping track of

"And how

wasn't answering the

scene she had

had left early too. Could it be

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

so, Declan would be quite the

both adults. What's past is past. There's no need for

never saw Grace as an

to think Grace was waiting for him by

long

Grace lowered her eyes.

were still in the hospital after

suspected Vivian was e

but

lacked evidence.

Grace would let it go. She was determined to

as Vivian's nemesis, it wasn't too much

Haha...

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

Vivian leave

while ago,

saw her

car in

whave

underground parking lot. Who

she went after

Declan was stunned.

words were exaggerated, but Grace did

Moreover, she wasn't lying.