Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 711 His Admirer

If Jasper hadn't stepped in to help Mandy back then, she probably wouldn't have made it through college so easily.

She wouldn't have had the strength to handle all the exams.

Her life had been exhausting, but Jasper's assistance gave her a chance to move forward smoothly. Without his help, she might have been lost long ago, never reaching where she was today. Jasper was curious. "Really? What did I do for you? I honestly don't remember."

Mandy smiled. "Well, people who do good often forget about it. But I remember it."

Jasper looked at her thoughtfully and smiled. "Looks like life's been treating you well these past few years."

"I wouldn't say I've done extraordinarily well, but I'm happy with where I am now."

"That's good to hear."

After all, for most people, money solved the majority of life's problems.

"What about you?" Mandy asked. "How have you been these past few years?"

"Do I look like I'm struggling?"

Mandy paused, then said seriously, "You might be wealthy, but you don't seem truly happy."

Leaning back in his chair, Jasper seemed intrigued. "Why do you think that?"

but a

Her words hit home.

visited bars when he was

lonely. But as he got older, he

hour just sipping a

deny

eyes softening with

possible that someone like him, seemingly on

She called out, "Jasper! There you are! Why didn't you tell me you were here? I'll join

a faint smile. "Ivory, what

"I came with a friend. I didn't expect to see you

of those women who had

met him through her brother in Wiltonshire,

feelings, he always turned her down politely. Yet, here she

Mandy, noting how Ivory had rudely shoved her aside. He didn't appreciate how she treated

at the moment," he said, his voice calm

as if sizing up the competition. "What's so special about

that kind of confidence?

Ivory showed

was also

are you being so harsh?" Ivory said,

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