Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 302

But Violeta was too shy to accept Grace's offer and politely declined.

Irene was also ready to go, so the two left together.

As they were leaving, most of the attendees were gone, and the staff was cleaning up.

In the distance, a figure appeared.

Suddenly, Grace's friend nudged her.

Her friend whispered, "Look, it's Declan."

Violeta also recognized the man walking toward them.

Seeing him, Grace's mood soured.

Declan was there to find Vivian. He had called earlier but got no answer. Noticing unusual charges on their shared bank card, Declan, who happened to be nearby for work, decided to look for Vivian and hopefully have dinner with her.

Thus, he came to the venue and seemed to have been waiting for a while.

Seeing Grace and her group, Declan wanted to ask someone familiar if Vivian was inside. Despite not wanting to trouble himself, he realized he didn't know anyone else here.

So he walked over to them.

"Grace, have you seen Vivian?"

Grace pretended not to hear him and continued walking.

Declan stepped directly in front of them, blocking their way. "Grace, I'm just asking you a question. There's no need for this. Last time was a mistake; I was drunk. Do you really have to act like this?"

Everyone around Grace had heard bits and pieces about what happened last time, and a few had attended Grace's birthday party.

So, they all recognized Declan.

But since Grace didn't speak, they wouldn't either.

Standing in their way wasn't a good look for Declan.

Grace looked at him with annoyance and coldly said, "Declan, we aren't close, are we? If you want to find Vivian, call her. Why are you asking me? I'm not your servant, keeping track of your wife for you."

Declan replied, "I called her, but she didn't answer."

Grace sneered, "And how is that my problem?"

However, the fact that Vivian wasn't answering the phone intrigued Grace.

She suddenly recalled the scene she had witnessed earlier in the underground parking lot.

Simon had left early too. Could it be that the two of them ...

A glint of curiosity flashed in Grace's eyes. Could Vivian be with Simon right now?

If so, Declan would be quite the fool.

Declan continued, "Grace, we're both adults. What's past is past. There's no need for this animosity. I've never seen you as an enemy ... "