Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 506 Reunion

To begin with, dropping by someone's house unannounced? Violeta probably hasn't reached that level of familiarity with Wade.

Their relationship was more like that of a talented student and a talent scout, nothing deeper.

"Mr. Wade, please accept this gift," Violeta said politely.

Wade took off his headphones and accepted the box Violeta handed him. Opening it, he chuckled and said, "You folks really love giving me chess sets." Violeta smiled warmly and said, "I know you enjoy playing chess, so I thought it would be a fitting gift. Has someone else given you a set, too?"

Wade ran his fingers over the chess pieces and felt the smooth, warm texture.

The material seemed like it was carved from amber. It was a rare and exquisite find.

"Yeah," Wade nodded. "Nolan also recently gave me a chess set. Violeta, you've really put some thought into this. Thank you, I love it."

Violeta smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Maybe someday we can play a game together."

Wade smiled back and agreed, "Absolutely. We'll find a time, no rush."

Wade had a whole room dedicated to his collection, almost entirely filled with chess sets made from various materials.

He had a passion for collecting antique chess sets, especially those that had once belonged to ancient kings. These sets, marked by the passage of time, held immense historical and collectible value. Of course, finding a complete antique chess set was nearly impossible due to the passage of history.

Most auction houses only sold individual pieces, and even those had to be in good condition.

to obtain a complete set, he'd be so ecstatic

and Liam had gone to the

in vain-Jasper had changed his flight without informing

vented in their

We wasted half an hour in the freezing cold.

on a sofa, with long

sweatpants, exuding an air of casual

only found out at the last minute. My mom wanted me home early to have lunch with her. Hope

Liam," Jasper

meet up tonight for dinner at the Majestic Hotel. My treat. I drink three glasses as a penalty, promise. Vie, you

three bottles, or I'll bring my baseball bat tonight. You better be ready to leave either walking or

complaints, but toward the end, she saw the

"Got it; see you

must have seen the

the group but instead

pick you up

I'll go by myself. Too many

typed for a moment before

back

off at the Majestic Hotel. She slipped in quietly and told him he didn't need to

Majestic Hotel was one of Quinston's