Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 700 What's Violeta Up To?

Violeta seemed eager to have the rumors spread even further.

It was like she didn't care about her reputation at all-actually, she seemed perfectly fine with being tied to him.

Wait.

Jasper paused, feeling confused.

Is my reputation that bad?

He prided himself on never being stingy with women. They wanted money and gifts, and he wanted pleasure. It was an equal deal for both sides.

But then again, guys like him were probably the last type a "good girl" would want to be around.

That thought left him feeling a bit unsettled.

"What do you think Violeta's up to?" Zoren mused aloud. "You think she likes you?"

"Likes me?" Jasper raised an eyebrow.

Zoren stroked his chin thoughtfully as if he were putting pieces together.

"But what about Hade? Does Violeta even like him? She better not fall for you, or things are gonna get real awkward between all of us."

Jasper lowered his eyes slightly.

better not fall

chuckled. "Hey, Zero, why are you so

looked at them in disbelief. "What, you guys really don't see it? Come on, don't play

club. He toyed with the unlit cigarette between his fingers, giving them a half-smile. "Whether Hade likes her or not, Violeta and I

explain. "Gotta go. I've

to read, but he was clearly waiting to see how Jasper reacted

there

was likely just observing, seeing if Jasper had any interest. If he did, Hayden

them wanted to ruin their

Jasper believed in fate. He'd never forced anyone into anything-every woman

met Violeta first, Jasper knew where the line

Violeta, even if he did find her

fully understand why he was drawn

it was that first impression she

that old saying-how you always want what you

didn't

night, he found himself back

already forgotten his act of kindness from last time,

angrier after sobering up

Pet

the security footage and saw that it was Jasper's driver

stepped in,

was someone Skyler couldn't

dock her pay as

went out of her way to find