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

like back then, except the innocence had faded from everyone's

glasses clinked

"To success in everything!"

"To soaring achievements!"

"To steady progress!"

a smile, "Lasting

others. He said, "May

Violeta was the only one who

drunk quite a bit. Though Hayden drunk less, he still

only one sober. She called drivers to take each of them home. Then she put on her face mask and hat

almost eleven

deserted, with orange streetlights lining the

took them back

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

remove his glasses. It left two faint red

apple bobbed slightly his gaze a mix of confusion and mistiness after being drunk. He released her hand and raised it

light of the cramped car, his gaze held a deep sincerity.

she smiled. He said nothing, just leaning in to plant a light kiss on her cheek. Then he traced

driver kept his eyes on

the night breeze was gentle, and the air