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.

standing? I like smart people,

sat down at the far end of the sofa, keeping her distance from

If she likes it, it means the script is top-notch. "How about this? Since you didn't accept the sponsorship I mentioned earlier, I have a private estate in Kligan. If you like it,

a chance to refuse. He raised his glass to clink with

"Cheers."

for a driver to take Violeta

them that Eugene was fine after his hospital

to hear Eugene was

at the hotel, Aster followed Violeta closely. She said, "Ms. White, I never thought this Glorian prince would be so kind. He even sent his

her

said, "You're naive. He sent someone to bring us back to find out where

she exclaimed,

together. Violeta watched

"We've gotten ourselves mixed up with someone we shouldn't have. He also wants me to shoot in his territory

the winery,

had

him the address of

hermitage. If James couldn't

find the place, he would think she

deceive him.

gasped. "Oh my, it seems he never

"Have you ever watched

said, "Of

"The power struggles between men are far scarier than the scheming of women in the harem." After