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?"

all the reasons, but a happy person

Her words hit home.

Jasper only visited bars when he was feeling

people to avoid appearing lonely. But as he got older, he found himself enjoying

just sipping a single drink,

didn't deny it,

him, her eyes softening

it possible that someone like him, seemingly on top of the world, had unfulfilled

didn't you tell me you were here? I'll join you!" Mandy could only stand there

the newcomer, flashing a faint smile. "Ivory,

with a friend. I didn't expect to see you here,

one of those women who had been pursuing

brother in Wiltonshire, but he had never been interested in

at her feelings, he always turned her down politely.

noting how Ivory had rudely shoved

the moment," he said, his voice calm but

giving her a once-over as if sizing up the competition. "What's so special about

where do you get that kind of confidence? It's sad when you can't even see

so, Ivory showed a look

was

so harsh?" Ivory said, her

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