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 paid back then wouldn't compare to its

his chair, Jasper asked casually, "How many

You drank two. There's still one left

remember," Jasper recalled having purchased them

"That waiter's gone, right?"

ago.

have an

been a few years now, so she's probably

bartender returned with the

more drinks, Skyler had other matters to attend

another half hour and enjoyed the music

...

on Jasper's desk, with the first

Violeta at the t

now on,

nodded, not surprised by

sense that Jasper would want to keep a close eye on her.

"Hmm."

reviewing the other reports, Jasper was about to dismiss Jeffrey when he

are. I don't need to see her

Confused, Jeffrey asked, "Why?"

"Treat everyone equally.

just for Jeffrey but as