Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 701 A Token of Gratitude

If Mandy didn't get the hint now, she'd be downright foolish.

"Got it, thank you, sir. I'll find a chance to thank him later," she said, turning to leave.

The driver watched her walk away, muttering to himself, "Kids with a sense of gratitude like that are rare these days. Hey, wait, your cigarettes!" But it was too late-Mandy was already gone.

It was close to midnight.

Jasper, holding his jacket in one hand and a cigarette in the other, made his way downstairs.

Mandy glanced up and saw him approaching.

He didn't notice her, though.

She couldn't help but stare at him as he passed.

Jasper was tall, easily over six feet. His hair was slightly curled, styled back in a way that highlighted his sharp, clean-cut features.

On most men, this kind of hairstyle would have looked messy, but not on him. He carried an air of rebelliousness, the image of a carefree rogue.

It wasn't until he disappeared from her view that Mandy snapped out of it. She quickly followed him outside.

Just as Jasper was about to get into his car, a clear voice called out behind him, "Excuse me."

He paused, phone in hand, and turned around, blowing out a thin stream of smoke.

landed on Mandy

the staff you helped last time at Mystique. You left too quickly before I could thank you properly, so I came to thank you now." Jasper

Had I helped someone?

important

but that's okay. I do," Mandy said

didn't seem to

another glance, he turned and got into the

quick look

feeling a bit disappointed at not getting a response, but

and leaned

arrived at

of the car, the driver handed him

this?" Jasper asked, glancing at

gratitude from that

"A token of gratitude?"

curled in amusement as he examined the

was a carton of cigarettes, but

he read aloud, chuckling. "I only

it back

keep

the villa without looking

...

was observing her from a small

things had happened since Violeta joined