Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 508 The Junior Boss

Jasper would undoubtedly inherit the company.

He naturally acted with a sense of entitlement because his family favored him.

From the moment Jasper stepped into the office, he had already secured the top spot.

Moreover, Apex was only one of the Weekley Group's subsidiaries.

The Weekley Group was active in a variety of other entertainment industries. Such an extensive empire was the backbone that supported his extravagant lifestyle in Wiltonshire. Once he took over the family business, Jasper could no longer be the carefree rich kid he used to be.

It was time to leave behind the reckless days of youth and transform into a mature man.

As the waiter wheeled in the cart with their food, the five of them raised their glasses. Violeta couldn't help but sigh; time really flew by.

The last time they had fondue together, Violeta was reminded of when they first met and sharing broth together.

She did the math-almost ten years had passed.

Violeta still remembered the last dinner they had together after graduation, where they had raised their glasses in celebration.

"To making a name for ourselves!"

"To a bright future!"

the ranks

back then, except the innocence had

glasses clinked

"To success in everything!"

"To soaring achievements!"

"To steady progress!"

a

others. He said, "May all your dreams come

the only

a bit.

called drivers to take each of them home. Then

almost

were nearly deserted, with orange streetlights lining the

driver took them

been quiet since getting in the car, leaning back in his seat with his eyes closed, holding Violeta's hand tightly. A breeze entered through the slightly cracked

his glasses. It left two faint red marks on his

open, fixing on Violeta, His Adam's apple bobbed slightly his gaze a mix of confusion and mistiness after being drunk. He released her hand and raised it to touch her

held a deep

lingered on her face as she smiled. He said nothing, just leaning in to plant a light kiss on her cheek.

his eyes

night breeze was gentle, and the air was filled with