Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 709 Treat Everyone Equally

Jasper didn't call anyone when he arrived. Instead, he quietly sat at the bar counter, sipping his drink. Even though the staff at Mystique had been replaced a few times, Skyler, the manager, remained.

Skyler came over upon hearing Jasper's arrival.

"Hello, Jasper. I haven't seen you for a long time."

Jasper looked over and smiled slightly. "Yes, it's been a while. You're still around."

Skyler smiled politely. "Yes, I've thought about leaving. But once I step out of Mystique, I'm not sure where I'd go. So I've stayed. Guess I've gotten too comfortable here." "Sit down and have a drink with me."

"Sure."

The two sat together at the bar counter, catching up like old friends after a long absence.

The bartender poured a drink for Skyler too. Seeing the wine, Skyler suddenly remembered something.

"Jasper, is this the new wine? You probably forgot, but the wine you stored here before you left is still in the cellar. It hasn't been finished." "Oh?"

Jasper wasn't surprised he'd forgotten. After being away for a few years, it was natural.

Skyler gestured for the bartender to retrieve the wine from the cellar.

"Jasper, don't think too much of it. I just figured it'd be a shame for such good wine to go to waste."

had appreciated over time, and what Jasper had paid back then wouldn't compare

casually, "How many bottles

You drank two. There's

recalled having purchased them to cheer

"That waiter's gone, right?"

a while ago. Surprised

have an impression

saving enough. It's been a few years now,

returned

more drinks, Skyler had other matters to

lingered at the bar for another half hour and enjoyed the music

...

report lay on Jasper's desk, with the first page the female

Violeta at the t

scanned her schedule and said, "From now on, I'd like

not surprised by the

made sense that Jasper would want to keep a close eye on

"Hmm."

other reports, Jasper was about to dismiss Jeffrey when he changed

Leave things as they are. I don't

Confused, Jeffrey asked, "Why?"

equally. I

for Jeffrey but as if reminding