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

Her words hit home.

only visited bars

past, he surrounded himself with people to avoid appearing lonely. But as he got older, he found himself enjoying solitude more and

half an hour just sipping a single

deny it,

at him, her eyes softening

him, seemingly on top of the

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

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

didn't expect to see you here, Jasper. Let

was one of those women who had been pursuing Jasper

through her brother in Wiltonshire, but he had

always turned

shoved her aside. He didn't

the moment," he said, his voice calm

as if sizing up the competition. "What's

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

he said so, Ivory showed a look

expression was also

are you being so harsh?" Ivory said, her

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