Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 690

Not many people knew that Jasper had started learning the piano as a child. As the only son of the Weekleys, there were some hidden talents about him that most people didn't see.

The truth was that Jasper didn't even like playing the piano. But his mother did, so he was forced to learn for a few years.

He was highly talented, but sadly, he wasn't passionate about it.

When his rebellious teenage years hit, the more his family pushed him to do something, the more he resisted. From that point on, he never touched a piano again.

Years passed, and the grand piano in the family's music room, worth millions, gathered dust. He wouldn't play it, not once. Yet at the Hundred Blossom Award, he sat on stage at a regular old piano. He played an unforgettable melody—all to help her.

Violeta had planned to invite Jasper for dinner to thank him.

She even took the time to go to the CEO's office, but to her surprise, Jasper turned her down, saying he didn't have the time.

"Dinner with me? This weekend? Forget it. There's already enough gossip online about me. If we get spotted having dinner together, that's just going to add fuel to the fire," Jasper said.

Violeta reassured him, "We won't get spotted. The restaurant is very private."

Of course, it wouldn't just be the two of them. If Jasper agreed, Violeta had planned to have Hayden invite Liam and Zoren.

But even after she explained all this, Jasper still declined.

"Really, it's unnecessary. It's just a small favor I did for you. If the dinner is to thank me for stepping in at the awards, there's no need," he said. "Besides, I'm actually busy this weekend. I have other plans."

He smiled faintly at Violeta, politely but firmly turning her down again.

Violeta blinked, a little surprised. "You have other plans?"

Jasper replied, "Yes."

Seeing this, Violeta didn't push further. She didn't ask for details.

"Alright then, we'll leave it at that. But Jasper, I still want to thank you," she said. "I'll head out now. But if you change your mind before the weekend, call me."

She mimed, holding a phone to her ear, and walked out.