Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 554 Settle Down

Evelina's eyes drifted over to Jasper's phone screen.

She had assumed he was busy with company affairs, but she was surprised to find him deeply engaged in a group chat.

It seemed he was actively sending and receiving money transfers.

Jasper's intense focus on his phone meant he barely acknowledged Evelina's presence.

Evelina lowered her gaze and spoke softly, "Jasper, there's a lot of negative chatter about me online. Can you help? Those are just rumors. There's no way I could be involved in something like that." Her voice was barely audible, and Jasper, still engrossed in his phone, didn't hear her.

Zelena's team had a reputation for stirring up online controversies.

Years ago, they had orchestrated a smear campaign against Tracy, alleging her acting skills were subpar.

Now, it seemed they were targeting Evelina, and the persistent negativity was harming her reputation.

"Jasper!"

When her voice grew louder, Jasper finally looked up from his phone.

He set it aside and, with a deliberate motion, brushed a strand of Evelina's hair away from her forehead. His dark eyes betrayed no emotion.

"If your manager can't handle this situation, what good is she?" he asked.

quickly retorted, "No, it's not Winona's

picked up a slice of apple. "If I remember correctly, Tracy faced

Evelina had no response.

the apple, found it

how can you call yourself

"But

out yourself, let the company handle it. What do you

prove her critics wrong over the years. Why can't you follow her example? Or is it that you lack confidence in your own abilities?" Jasper's words left

these things. People are accusing me of actions I didn't commit, and it feels so unjust." Jasper patted her gently on the head. "Rumors don't just appear out of nowhere. If you're truly innocent, why worry about

"I don't want to discuss this right now. It's New

that, he

leave,

on her hands,

stayed by Jasper's side for

Evelina had been with him

but aside from spending a bit more time with Jasper, she felt no real

never introduced her to his friends or

QUMS

shallow, limited to occasional business

and if it ended now, it would feel like

she thought, This

the one-month mark and believed

was determined