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?"

smiled and replied in accented Elic,

What the...?

Violeta was visibly stunned.

everything I

Royalties are indeed extraordinary.

lips. She couldn't grasp James's intentions for a

ring on his finger and spoke slowly, "Relax. I won't do anything to you. I just came to ask if you know about Harmony Flow." Violeta asked again, "Harmony

mind-body practice from your country, known for its health benefits. Your people are

be straightforward. I want to learn

said, "Harmony Flow is a profound combat technique, but there are many who can teach it. If you want to learn something, you can find a master skilled

en

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technique to redirect their force. But the moves you used

that's what this was

to know who

ov

Highness, this is a different matter from

It's something personal.

the time James had disappeared, he had likely investigated

revealed that Violeta was a popular celebrity in the

person who could be easily

on impulse

about this, he had a

ask Violeta alone; he would have used more persuasive