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

Her words hit home.

bars

But

half an hour just sipping a single drink, savoring

deny

at him, her eyes softening with

seemingly on top of the world,

you are! Why didn't you tell me you were here?

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

beamed at him. "I came with a friend. I didn't expect to

of those women who had

her brother in Wiltonshire, but he had never been interested

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

shoved her aside. He didn't appreciate how she treated

the moment," he said, his voice calm

to Mandy, giving her a once-over as if sizing up the competition. "What's so special about her? She's nothing compared to

of confidence? It's sad when you

Ivory

was also

so harsh?" Ivory said, her

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