Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 375 He Took a Beating

Violeta was an artist, and her appearance was her most valuable asset.

It was simple for people to offer kind words.

But when things escalated to this point, few were willing to step up and take the beating on her behalf.

Eugene, however, was willing to do so.

In Violeta's eyes, Eugene was a man of outstanding loyalty and responsibility.

She had indeed chosen the right manager.

Lydia had made a terrible mistake back then.

Violeta said, "Eugene, actually, I—"

Eugene interrupted, "Enough, stop trying to talk me out of this. Beauty, it seems like we can't get Wendy. We'll have to come up with another plan."

Even at this critical moment, Eugene was still thinking about work. He was a true workaholic.

Just as he finished speaking, James had already set up the stage.

His servants had brought in a sofa and a table with unopened wine bottles. A woman stepped forward to open the bottle and let it breathe.

James sat on the sofa, his posture arrogant.

With a slight tilt of his chin, a bodyguard stepped forward.

He asked, "Time's up. Who's going up on stage?"

Eugene took off his coat and stepped forward.

exclaimed, "No, don't do it! Mr.

distracted, it could be dangerous. There's a medical kit

Aster replied, "Alright."

by the side, watching

Eugene took the stage.

gave a signal. His bodyguard swung his

as swift as lightning, slicing

second. His right chest took the full impact, causing him to stumble. James took a sip of wine. He

There's nothing

Wendy remained silent.

as Eugene took blow after blow.

prince and studied his

chance of

he want to see someone

Anger rose within Violeta.

to the floor. Aster had just retrieved the medical kit from the car when she returned

a scream when she

god! Mr.

stage to offer

a disdainful remark in Elic, "If you help him

is fine. Are

calmly removed her watch and said, "Let's switch. I'll

to his feet, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He

the medical kit and asked, "Ms. White, are

handed the watch to Aster and told Felix, "Help

to fight earlier, but Eugene had

while before realising Eugene would

at this rate;

bodyguard wasn't holding back.

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