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.

complete set, he'd be so ecstatic he wouldn't be able to sleep

gone to the airport to pick

vain-Jasper had changed his flight without informing

vented in their group

you d*ck! Change your flight without telling us! We wasted half an hour in the freezing cold.

showed a room from the perspective of someone lounging on a sofa, with long legs propped up on a coffee

sweatpants, exuding an air

wasn't me," Jasper explained. "My old man changed the flight. I only found out at the last minute. My mom wanted me home early to have lunch with her. Hope you guys understand." Liam replied, "And you motherf*cker didn't think

on, Liam,"

just messing with you guys. Let's meet up tonight for dinner at the Majestic Hotel. My treat. I drink three glasses as a penalty,

I'll bring my baseball bat tonight. You better be ready to leave either walking or crawling." Violeta was leaving the dubbing studio when she saw a flood of messages from the

and Liam's bitter complaints, but toward the end,

replied, "Got it; see you

later, Hayden must have seen the messages

the group

I pick

by myself. Too many people at

moment before responding, "Alright,

back a

the Majestic Hotel. She slipped in quietly and told him he

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