Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 497

"Alaric, if you're determined to drag that woman into this mess with you, then let's see what happens."

Alaric clenched his teeth and said, "Evelina, you're out of your mind. We ended things ages ago. I didn't change the password because you said you were coming back to collect your stuff! Why are you doing this? What's the point of destroying me for your gain?"

The call ended abruptly, and there was no further reply.

Alaric was extremely angry.

If he had known how things would turn out, he would have never been involved with Evelina.

Carmel observed his distressed state and realised that this situation was likely beyond repair.

However, he knew Alaric better than the rumours.

So he understood that Alaric wasn't the type to be deceitful.

"When did you end things with her?"

"A while back, but it officially concluded about four months ago," Alaric responded.

"Four months ago?"

"Yes."

In reality, Alaric had ended his relationship with Evelina much earlier.

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In Evelina's lengthy post, besides some exaggerations and attempts to play the victim, there was also some truth.

In other words, she and Alaric were indeed together for seven years.

They started dating in high school and stayed together until they made their debut.

Those seven years were undeniably Evelina's youth.

But didn't Alaric's seven years also his youth?

Evelina came from a poor family. She didn't have money for living expenses during high school, and her family prioritised boys over girls. They believed she should leave school and work to support her younger brother, rather than spend time in education.

Alaric met her during their second year of high school, and they soon began a relationship.

Alaric came from a relatively wealthy family, and from their second year of high school, Evelina depended on him for her lunch and dinner costs, as well as her school fees.

She had to work on weekends and holidays.

Alaric, feeling sympathetic, would willingly give her money.

When they went to college, Alaric had many admirers who were better than Evelina, and he admitted that he had had moments of doubt. However, he never acted on those feelings to betray her.

Since they attended different universities, there was a distance between them.