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.

...

and attempts to play the victim, there was

words, she and Alaric were indeed together for seven

started dating in high school and

were

seven years also

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

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

had to work

feeling sympathetic, would willingly

Alaric had many admirers who were better than Evelina, and he admitted that he had had moments of doubt. However,

attended different universities, there was

the summer break of their third

drove Evelina home and unintentionally overheard a conversation

that he discovered their high school meeting had not been

everything had been part

seemed innocent, she was actually quite

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

BUMS

first encounter to her attempts to win his favour,

what he admired about

event, he was left with a lingering sense

secured a role in 'The Lies in Winter' and landed the coveted female lead spot that many newcomers aspired to. Alaric wanted to celebrate her success, but she turned down

was still occupied with her