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.

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chuckled, "I've always stood

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were new faces

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never fully committed its resources to

where's Violeta today? Does

attend to, so she couldn't make

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

drink your wine and don't

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glanced over briefly and asked Lance, "Is that the man-Archer

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strikingly handsome, his tailored suit accentuating a narrow waist and broad shoulders. The clean, sharp lines of his

gave him a commanding

rivaling that of many male celebrities

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drink and pointed out, "You have no idea. He's a rich heir. You're just a commoner-comparing yourself to a rich heir is asking for trouble." "Whatever,"

gossip. "I heard he was quite the campus heartthrob back in

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