Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 710 An Unexpected Encounter

Jasper ended things with Evelina at the right moment. It was the same way he had started their relationship-perfect timing. Although Evelina struggled to accept it and clung on for a while, Jasper knew how to handle the situation smoothly.

He had long recognized Evelina as a woman who always wanted more than she could have.

After a few months together, they both got what they needed from each other.

When the time came to part ways, Jasper ensured Evelina received more public attention than she'd ever had since her debut.

Mixing both kindness and firmness, he finally convinced her to stop bothering him.

...

Jasper felt satisfied watching Violeta win an award. He sat through the entire award ceremony, despite her appearance only lasting about ten minutes.

It seemed like something a business mogul would do not for fun, but to keep an eye on industry trends.

That day, with nothing better to do, he went to Mystique once again.

Now that his breakup with Evelina was public knowledge, Jasper found himself a target for many women eager to win his heart.

However, they didn't know that Jasper had already shut down any possibility of getting involved romantically again.

someone familiar. After all these years, he was

"You are ..."

me. Seems like I haven't changed

to a different city for

ago, she was reassigned to Quinston to handle a client there. That evening, her client had specifically requested they meet at Mystique for business, so she had no choice but to go. She hadn't expected to bump into Jasper at

crossed paths a few times before, she had let

reality with calmness. Fortunately, she had been through enough setbacks to know how to

poured her energy into her work and was rewarded for her efforts. She was no longer the shy waitress who used to work in a corner

gaze swept over her, his voice clear as he said, "Your face hasn't

he was

she worked at

she was dressed in a sharp business suit, showing off her legs, something she'd always been

"Your legs..."

ago,

Mandy shared it openly.

from complimenting her. "You were always meant

casual praise caught her off guard, and she replied with

long are you staying? I need to

rush," Jasper replied. "You're not a waitress anymore. Go ahead. I'll probably be here for another half