Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 546 Somewhat Pretentious

Anton laughed. "Oh, come on, that was ages ago. Why bring it up now? Hayden will be laughing about it! Hayden, don't mind her. Just enjoy your meal."

Hayden offered a small smile. "I know, Mr. White. Maybe you should think about cutting back on the drinking. You're not getting any younger; it's important to look after your health."

Irene shot Anton a disapproving look. "Did you hear that?"

Anton chuckled nervously and quickly shifted the conversation.

As Violeta helped herself to some food, she asked, "Dad, what was the name of that supposed entrepreneur from abroad?"

Anton responded, "That guy? Let me see ... His name is Harvey Webb. He's all about appearances, a smooth talker. Ordinary people would easily fall for his act. Overseas, without any connections, it's nearly impossible to dig up his background." That was precisely why Harvey returned to the country-to deceive people.

After all, when people heard that he was a prominent businessman coming back from abroad, they were unlikely to doubt his true identity. Without the right connections to probe further, the truth would remain hidden.

Violeta noted the name carefully.

Suddenly, Anton turned to Violeta with a serious expression. "Vio, be careful. Men like Harvey often target women in the entertainment industry. If you know anyone in the business, it's a good idea to warn them. They might fall for his tricks and end up losing money and have their hearts broken!"

Violeta nodded. "I'll keep that in mind, Dad. Thanks."

Dinner came to an end.

Irene turned on Elaine's news segment, eager to catch up on current events.

to spend the night

Violeta was on the small terrace, scrolling through her phone when Hayden

shoulder, Violeta asked, "How was dinner

"It

is practically pushing for you

leaned back, gently running his fingers

her phone aside, looked

down to kiss

his

-

Harvey, Violeta began to devise a

a plan concerning

by Anton, was exactly what Violeta had suspected. After returning to the country, Harvey initially tried to impress industry leaders but failed. He then turned his attention to women in the entertainment

typically attractive, making them ideal targets for someone like Harvey. Despite

sunglasses, tapped

him

off

his elbow

with a smile. "Mr. Webb,

sent to offer you

gain and no risk for

hardened. As a con artist himself, he was wary. "Heh.

may seem like