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

words, she and Alaric were

started dating in high school and stayed together until

seven years were

seven years also

She didn't have money for living expenses during high school, and her family prioritised boys over girls. They believed she should leave school and work to support her younger

wealthy family, and from their second year of high school, Evelina depended on him for

had to work on weekends

sympathetic, would willingly

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

attended different universities, there

happened during the summer break of

Evelina home and unintentionally overheard a conversation between her and

that he discovered their high school meeting had not been a

been part of

she seemed innocent, she

rich background. She ignored her family's suggestions to get a job and instead aimed to find a wealthy boyfriend

BUMS

win his favour, Alaric

he admired about her was

event, he was left

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

still occupied with