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.

off guard and quickly retorted, "No, it's not Winona's fault. Zelena hired online

slice of apple. "If I remember correctly, Tracy faced similar

Evelina had no response.

bite of the apple, found it

handle a bit of criticism, how can you call yourself a

"But the things being

let the company

over the years. Why can't you follow her example? Or is

these things. People are accusing me of actions I didn't commit, and it feels so unjust." Jasper patted

up from the sofa. "I don't want to discuss this right now. It's New Year's

he headed

him leave, her eyes

grip on

by Jasper's side for more

Evelina had been with him for

from those other women, but aside from spending a bit more

her to his friends

QUMS

shallow, limited to occasional

go. had invested so much in this ship, and if it ended now, it would feel like a waste as

thought,

passed the one-month mark and believed

determined