Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 518 Heart to Heart

Lance asked, "Hey, do you think Mr. Weekley will drink the wine she offers him?"

Eugene scoffed in disdain and said, "Well, some think dying for love is a romantic way to go. Mr. Weekley's reputation in Wiltonshire is notorious for his wild escapades. I doubt he'd turn her down." Lance disagreed, saying, "But you never know. Foreign girls are different from Evelina. What if she's not his type?"

Eugene shrugged and said, "We'll see. If I win, you'll tell me where Mason's lounge is and save me the effort to search every room for him later."

Lance agreed, "Deal. I bet he won't drink."

They both watched Evelina as she approached Jasper with a drink.

From their angle, they could only see Evelina's bashful expression; Jasper's reaction remained hidden, just the back of his head in view.

They could only make educated guesses about the conversation.

About thirty seconds later, Evelina said something to Jasper. She clinked her glass against his, and Jasper tilted his head back, dropping the drink.

Lance had lost the bet.

Eugene had emerged victorious.

He smirked and teased, "See? I've seen enough of this industry to know for sure. Ninety-nine percent of men won't refuse a woman throwing herself at them, especially someone of his status. Even if something happens between them, it'd be a "blessing" for Evelina. I'm heading to the restroom. Remember our deal, text me Mason's room." Eugene put down his glass and walked off.

surprised, Lance wasn't too hung up on the outcome and

Meanwhile, at Fortuna Estate.

estate had been reserved for Frida's birthday celebration, which also doubled as a meeting with the

in the air and the beautifully landscaped greenery outside

her shoulders. She leaned against the window, holding her phone and a limited edition Hermès key bag that dangled from her

"Vio."

put away her phone and smiled at Irene.

to Irene, who took it with a gentle reminder. "I told you to go inside. Why

arrived, Irene had gone to the restroom while the others went inside, leaving

Irene's. She said, "It's fine; I

hand affectionately and said gently,

supposedly to celebrate

they were likely planning to reveal that

busy with their careers, they

more often, and it was clear they were serious. Yet, their meetings had always

recently, after he got

about

her heart

had practically watched Hayden

was as impeccable in character as he was in

any angle, especially from