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.

After all these years, he

"You are ..."

you still remember me. Seems

graduating, Mandy moved to a different

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 the bar counter on the first floor. Upon

she had let go of any unrealistic dreams she once had about

to know how to stay composed. She continued her education and gained a valuable

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

voice clear as he said, "Your face hasn't changed, but a lot of other

knew he was

she worked

skirts. Now, she was dressed in a sharp business suit, showing off her legs, something she'd always been inferior about.

"Your legs..."

had surgery two years ago,

Mandy shared it openly.

"You were always meant

her off guard, and she replied with a hint of surprise,

was still waiting. She glanced at Jasper and said, "How long are you staying? I need to head upstairs. If you're still around later, maybe we can catch

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