Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 379 A Dangerous Man

James said, "I thought you were going to negotiate with me."

Violeta said, "Your Highness, I'm not someone who bites the hand that feeds."

Why would she provoke the royal family's authority?

Negotiate?

Sure, James was being cordial now.

Don't forget, Violeta was standing while he was sitting.

From the start, James had made it clear who held the power here.

Violeta could ask him why, but trying to negotiate with him would be pushing her luck too far.

She would ultimately die without even understanding why.

If he wanted her gone for good, it was a minor inconvenience. Whether he wanted to look for trouble with her was entirely up to James.

Even if Violeta did disappear, how could her family back in Chesia seek justice?

Let's be real; this was the real world.

James laughed heartily. He looked at Violeta with a touch of admiration.

Why are you standing? I like

far end of the

she's very satisfied with the script. Wendy is an excellent director. If she likes it, it means the script is top-notch. "How about this? Since you didn't accept the sponsorship

give her a chance to refuse. He raised his glass to

"Cheers."

the sun set, James arranged for a driver

fine after his hospital checkup, though his dislocated arm

to hear Eugene was okay, they relaxed

thought this Glorian prince would be so kind. He even sent his men to

shook her head

He sent someone to bring us back to find out where we're staying, making it easier to keep tabs on

and she exclaimed, "What?

together. Violeta watched

He also wants me to shoot in his territory in Kligan." James knew

the winery,

had

him the

hermitage. If James couldn't

find the place, he would think she

hadn't tried to deceive him. She

gasped. "Oh my, it seems he never

said, "Have you ever

and said, "Of course

are far scarier than the scheming of women in the harem." After a night's rest, filming