Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 517 Seduction

Violeta thought Hayden was worth it.

Eugene glanced at Violeta, thinking that perhaps she might have a different ending than Lydia.

After all, everyone has their own fate, and Eugene wasn't in a position to say otherwise.

"Alright, if you think he's reliable, then go ahead. I'll handle the party."

Violeta simply nodded and said, "Okay."

The party's day arrived on the weekend.

Mason made an appearance. As expected, many celebrities flocked to toast him.

Among them were Tracy and Evelina, both eager to gain some favor from Mason. However, Mason maintained a strict policy: he refused any drinks but accepted all the well wishes.

It wouldn't have looked good for him to blatantly refuse-who would fall for that? Mason made the excuse that he was feeling under the weather and had taken medication that didn't mix well with alcohol.

After making his rounds and feigning dizziness, Mason excused himself to rest upstairs and made a quick exit from the event.

Meanwhile, Eugene was chatting over drinks with Lance.

Earlier, he had noticed Tracy and Evelina approaching Mason with drinks in hand.

are very interested in the new movie. Lance, you must have put

always stood by the

the company's artists competed, the

this industry, there were new

your eggs in one

its resources to

way, where's Violeta today?

had personal matters to attend

matters," Lance teased. "You know, Lydia once said she had personal

smirked and said, "Just drink your wine and don't worry

Eugene shifted his gaze and noticed the

over briefly and asked Lance, "Is that

who stood out in a deep red suit, holding a glass as he conversed

a strong

accentuating a narrow waist and

him a

that of many male celebrities in the

doesn't he? Not even thirty, younger than me," Eugene

drink and pointed out, "You have no idea. He's a rich heir. You're just a

some gossip. "I heard he was quite the

construction business, and the family owned

room for growth, they decided to partner with Apex Entertainment to

they consistently control ninety-eight percent of the resources. Meanwhile, sitting on a couch in the corner, Evelina was staring at Jasper,