Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 706 Her Expectations

When Mandy wasn't attending classes, she spent her time working at Mystique.

Jasper hadn't made an appearance, so she carried on with her usual duties as a greeter. If he did show up, she'd be assigned to Room 303.

A month flew by, and still, there was no sign of him.

During the holiday, Mandy originally planned to work as a private tutor, but she couldn't stop thinking about Jasper. So, she decided to take on a full-time position at Mystique. Upon knowing that, Skyler suspected Mandy might have feelings for Jasper.

However, they were in different worlds-the wealthy son and the ordinary girl-and the odds weren't in her favor.

Still, Skyler didn't say anything, simply agreeing to let her work for two months full-time.

Despite this, she couldn't shake the disappointment, as Jasper still hadn't come.

One day, the young men who had partied with Jasper in Room 303 showed up. Unable to help herself, Mandy asked them what Jasper had been up to.

They laughed and joked.

"Oh, Jasper? He's been on vacation with Zoren and the rest. Who knows where they went?"

"I know. I saw his Instagram post yesterday. He's out on the prairie with Zoren, Liam, Zoren's cousin, and Hayden."

pulled out their

didn't even notice until you mentioned

their phone screens and saw the group

stood in the middle, a man in a white coat

the group had

four guys were all attractive and eye-catching, Mandy couldn't take her eyes off the girl standing next to

noticed that despite Jasper's arm being around his friend's shoulder, his stance and body language suggested something different. Since

Jasper saw that

is truly a campus

wonder there are rumors about her and

let Jasper hear you say that.

conversation trailed off, Mandy stood

been living his life,

who would stay caught up in a casual

from a small village, enduring many struggles along the way, but she

gap between their social classes felt like

stored the wine for out of affection, and his kindness hadn't been just for her-it was simply because he was a

somehow, she had let herself

quiet storm of emotions churned inside

passed before Jasper's

returned to Quinston. Along with his friends, he