Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 548 A Lost Cause

Eugene had never introduced Violeta to Harvey.

Harvey was growing increasingly frustrated, but Eugene remained calm.

Eventually, Harvey could no longer contain his irritation.

At the Brewclub, with its vibrant bar lights casting a spectrum of colours, Harvey laid his cards on the table. "Eugene, what's this deal you keep hinting at? I don't have time for this endless back-and-forth." Eugene had long understood Harvey's true intentions.

He had been patient, playing along with Harvey's schemes, but Eugene was ready to move forward.

Had Violeta not been slow to respond, Eugene would have already cut ties with Harvey.

With Violeta's approval to proceed, Eugene told Harvey, "The arrangement is straightforward. You want to get close to a wealthy woman, correct? I can provide a suitable candidate. She'll meet your requirements." Harvey stiffened, a shiver running through him.

He hadn't anticipated that Eugene would see through his plans so easily.

All his scheming to get close to Violeta seemed futile now that Eugene was fully aware of his game.

He tried to stall for time.

"What are you talking about? I don't quite understand."

a casual yet assertive tone. "Stop pretending. The deal is that I'll supply you with all the details you need about this wealthy woman. Your task is to get close to her and report back every detail of your interactions. So, what's it going to

narrowed his eyes, revealing his

can I be sure you're telling the

this deal is advantageous for you with no risks. Besides, what would I gain

silent, deep in

delay, pressed, "Yes

a tense minute, Eugene stood up to

after him, "Alright, I

not turn around. "I'll send you the details later.

sent a message to Violeta, "It's

for your hard work,

traveled

her hometown, Hattie never felt truly at ease or happy upon

arrived, Hannah demanded to

sighed with

you have any idea what you should be doing right

"Of course

such a small place. If there was a suitable match, you would have introduced him to me already, and I wouldn't even have to took. You're the one who always

you're challenging me? Do you think you

career earlier than your peers, but look where you are now. I even introduced you to

reprimands felt