Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 497 The Truth

"Alaric, if you're determined to drag that woman into this mess with you, then let's see what happens."

Alaric clenched his teeth and said, "Evelina, you're out of your mind. We ended things ages ago. I didn't change the password because you said you were coming back to collect your stuff! Why are you doing this? What's the point of destroying me for your gain?" The call ended abruptly, and there was no further reply.

Alaric was extremely angry.

If he had known how things would turn out, he would have never been involved with Evelina.

Carmel observed his distressed state and realised that this situation was likely beyond repair.

However, he knew Alaric better than the rumours.

So he understood that Alaric wasn't the type to be deceitful.

"When did you end things with her?"

"A while back, but it officially concluded about four months ago," Alaric responded.

"Four months ago?"

"Yes."

In reality, Alaric had ended his relationship with Evelina much earlier.

...

exaggerations and attempts to play the victim,

other words, she and Alaric were indeed together for

in high school and

were undeniably Evelina's

Alaric's seven years

and her family prioritised boys over girls. They believed she should leave school and work to support her younger brother, rather than spend time in education. Alaric met her during their second year of

came from a relatively wealthy family, and from their second year of high school, Evelina depended on him for her lunch and dinner costs, as well as

had to work on weekends

sympathetic, would willingly give

Evelina, and he admitted that he had had moments of doubt. However, he never acted on

different universities, there was

happened during the summer break of their third

and unintentionally overheard

that he discovered their high school meeting

been part of Evelina's

innocent, she

aware that Alaric was from a rich background. She ignored her family's suggestions to get a job

BUMS

encounter to her attempts to win his favour, Alaric

he was unaware that what he

that event, he was left with a lingering

Winter' and landed the coveted female lead spot that many newcomers aspired to. Alaric wanted to celebrate her success,

still occupied with