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.

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

always stood

the more

industry, there were new

put all your eggs in

fully committed its

way, where's Violeta today? Does

attend to, so

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

smirked and said, "Just drink your wine

the president of Invinne Group across

over briefly and asked

holding a glass as he conversed with several senior executives from

exuding a

strikingly handsome, his tailored suit accentuating a narrow waist

him a commanding

of many male celebrities in the

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

He's a rich heir. You're just a commoner-comparing yourself to a

he was quite the campus heartthrob back in college." Eugene remained silent, rolling his

Barnettes were originally in the construction business, and

for growth, they decided to partner with Apex Entertainment to enter a new

resources. Meanwhile, sitting on a couch in the corner, Evelina was staring at Jasper, who stood by the railing