Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 171

Irene eagerly asked Violeta to try on the jewellery.

Violeta's wrists were small, and the bangle fit perfectly. It felt like it was made just for her.

The emerald bracelet was also a perfect fit, comfortable to wear.

"Thanks, Mom."

Niall, sitting nearby, felt a bit left out. He asked, "Mom, didn't you get anything for me?"

Irene's happy expression dimmed a bit at Niall's words. She turned to the servant and ordered, "Bring me the booklet from my bag."

"Alright, Madam."

Thinking it was something good, Niall eagerly waited as the servant fetched the booklet, which Irene handed to him.

Opening it, Niall saw phone numbers, addresses, and photos of girls, all carefully selected by Irene. They were Hoitenese studying abroad.

...

Niall's face instantly turned serious.

Irene explained, "I carefully selected these girls in Verdancia! They all come from good families and have excellent morals and character. I even did background checks on them and wrote everything in this booklet."

Irene chose girls based on their character and personality, not their family background.

All the girls in the booklet were around Niall's age and had good qualities.

"I've put my reputation on the line for this! I even asked my best friends to help me make this list. You have to take advantage of this opportunity! With so many names on the list, one of them's bound to like you, right?"

Niall's excitement faded, and he threw the booklet onto the couch.

"I don't like any of them."

Irene was not pleased. "You don't like any? Niall, You're going to give me a heart attack!"

Anton stepped in. "Don't worry. Otis's daughter will be back soon, and we can arrange something then."

Niall briefly hesitated at the mention of Otis's daughter.

Irene raised an eyebrow. "Elle's coming back? Is she discharged?"

"No, she's transferred to the military base here. She got injured on her last mission."

Elle, last name Cohen ...

Violeta thought of a charming military news anchor.

Elaine Cohen.

Could it be her?

"Mom, who's that?" Violeta asked.