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?"

not sure of all the reasons, but a happy person doesn't usually

Her words hit home.

visited bars

surrounded himself with people to avoid appearing lonely. But as he got

an hour just

didn't deny it, remaining

her eyes softening with a hint

someone like him, seemingly on top of

a woman rushed over, pushing past Mandy. She called out, "Jasper! There you are! Why didn't you tell me you were here?

turned to the newcomer, flashing a faint smile. "Ivory,

friend. I didn't expect to see

those women who had been pursuing Jasper

through her brother in Wiltonshire, but he had never been interested

he always turned her down politely.

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

moment," he said, his

up the competition. "What's so special about her? She's nothing compared to

of confidence? It's sad when you can't even see

said so, Ivory showed a look

expression was also

so harsh?" Ivory said, her voice breaking. "Is

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