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.

...

lengthy post, besides some exaggerations and attempts to

words, she and Alaric were indeed

high school and stayed together

were undeniably Evelina's

didn't 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

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

had to work on weekends

would

went to college, Alaric had many admirers who were better than Evelina, and he admitted that he had had moments of doubt. However, he never acted on those feelings

they attended different universities, there

gap happened during the summer break of their

Evelina home and unintentionally overheard a

their high school meeting had not been a

everything had been part of

seemed innocent, she was actually

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

BUMS

attempts to win his favour,

was unaware that what he admired about

that event, he was left with a lingering sense

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