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.

wasn't too hung up on the

Meanwhile, at Fortuna Estate.

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

of tea lingering in the air and the

her shoulders. She leaned against the window, holding her phone and a limited edition

"Vio."

away her phone and

"I told you to go inside. Why are you waiting here? Isn't it windy when you stand by

to the restroom while the others went inside, leaving Violeta waiting

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

affectionately and said gently, "Vio, when did

was supposedly

planning to reveal that Violeta and Hayden were in a

both of them busy with their careers, they rarely

it was clear

recently, after he

tell Irene about how she

her heart

Anton had practically watched Hayden grow

as impeccable in character as he was in

was the perfect choice from any angle, especially from a