Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 378 Who Is Your Mentor?

Wendy never planned to refuse the offer.

When everyone saw James approaching, they all stood up from their seats. "Your Highness!"

Wendy gently bowed. She put her hands together in a respectful gesture.

James raised his hand slightly. He held a drink as he walked over to stand in front of Violeta. "I've got some things to discuss with her privately. You all can leave for now."

Wendy was momentarily stunned and said, "Alright, I won't interrupt then."

The others followed suit and left.

Aster looked at Violeta with a worried expression. Violeta turned her head and patted Aster's shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, it's just a chat. He's not a match for me in combat anyway."

Since Violeta was still able to joke in such a situation, Aster playfully scolded her, "Ms. White!"

Violeta smiled and urged, "Go on now."

Aster sighed and said, "Alright then. If anything happens, just smash your wine glass as a signal."

Violeta chuckled and said, "Do you think we're in a movie? Smashing a wine glass? Even if he attempts something, there are numerous people present. It's just the two of us, and you're just extra baggage. Won't we be at his mercy?" Aster pouted and reluctantly left.

After Aster left, James placed his glass down and took a seat on the couch. His posture was as calm and composed as ever.

Violeta turned to look at him, then switched to Elic. She asked, "Your Highness, what can I do for you?"

and replied in accented Elic, "I understand your native language

What the...?

Violeta was visibly stunned.

understood everything

Royalties are indeed extraordinary.

She couldn't grasp

fiddled with the ring on his finger and spoke slowly, "Relax. I won't do anything to you. I just came to ask if you know

practice from your country, known for its health benefits. Your people are very knowledgeable about this." Violeta said, "If you

I'll be straightforward. I

can teach it. If you want to learn something, you can

en

his head and said, "I don't want just any

used the Harmony Flow technique to redirect their force. But the moves you

what this

know

ov

her eyes slightly and said, "Your Highness, this is a different matter from earlier. I am not Glorian, nor am I a prisoner."

It's something personal.

had disappeared, he had likely

a quick check would have revealed that Violeta was a popular celebrity in

ordinary person who could be easily manipulated or made

acted on impulse out of

this,

wouldn't have come to ask Violeta alone; he would