Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 505 Jasper Is Back in Town Soon

When his father retired in a few years, it would be too late for Jasper to return and take over the company. It would have been better for him to come back earlier and start adjusting. Therefore, they brought Jasper back from Wiltonshire with swift and decisive measures.

Once everything was in place in Wiltonshire, he would officially assume control.

The news of the junior boss' return spread quickly among Apex's top executives. As soon as Eugene heard about it, he immediately informed Violeta.

Within an hour, the group chat started buzzing again.

Both Zoren and Liam heard about Jasper's return and tagged him in the group.

For a long time, the group chat had been silent and buried at the bottom of the list.

When it suddenly popped up, it caught Violeta off guard.

Zoren wrote, "Yo, Yo, Yo! Mr. Jasper finally decided to return, huh? We heard they begged for you three times before bringing you back. What's the matter? You couldn't bear to separate yourself from the girls abroad?" Liam replied? "Who? Which Mr. Jasper are we talking about? Zoren, what are you babbling about? Do we even have someone like that in our group? All I remember is a traitor who abandoned his own brothers." A few minutes later, Jasper's profile picture appeared in the chat.

He sent a voice message. His voice was lazy and deeper than before as if he'd just woken up.

"You idiots! What are you arguing about? Make sure to come and pick me up at the airport on Friday."

Zoren rebuked, "You motherf*cker! You think you're all that now? Liam, we should beat this guy up when he gets here!"

Liam taunted, "Oh, listen to that voice. It sounds like the Wiltonshire girls drained you dry. Tsk, tsk, you've had it good, haven't you, Jasper?"

Jasper answered, "Huh?"

Violeta was sipping water when she saw the conversation. She nearly spat it out.

Before she could respond in the chat, Hayden popped in.

Hayden wrote, "What a coincidence, Jas. I'm being transferred back, too. Let's grab a meal when you're here."

Zoren replied, "Hade's the boss. Vio, you coming too?"

Violeta leaned against the table and replied, "Sure, it's a great opportunity to meet the junior boss. How could I miss it? Jasper, I'll be counting on you to look out for me at the company from now on, hehe." It was unclear whether Jasper had seen the message, for he didn't reply.

Zoren teased, "We've got special bonds. He had to look out for you."

After a while, Jasper sent another voice message.

"Don't be silly, Vio. With your status, you don't need my help. You're the company's cash cow; I'd be the one sucking up to you. If you ever need anything just drop me a message We're att pals here. Zoren, that pet sanctuary of yours looks pretty lovely in the photos. Take me there When I get back. If I'm in a good mood, maybe I'll throw a few bucks your way so you can expand a bit."

Zoren grumbled and sent a voice message back, "Jas, after all these years, your ego's really skyrocketed. You better get back here quick, or I'll build a shrine at the airport just for yout."

Liam said, "You guys keep on chatting. I've got work to do."

Three days later, Violeta moved to a new lounge on an upper floor with a panoramic window view.

This new lounge was probably the best one for any artist in the company.

It made sense; Violeta was the company's top star. Only a lounge like this matches her status.

Soon, rumors began to spread about Violeta bullying new talent.

It seemed to stem from her confrontation with Evelina when they tried to move the water dispenser out of the lounge.

Evelina had just signed with the company and was a nobody.

Violeta clashing with Evelina made her seem petty as if she was bullying a newcomer.

You'd expect such gossip to upset Violeta. Surprisingly, she wasn't bothered at all. She didn't even try to stop the rumors.

She let them spread.

It seemed she didn't care about her reputation at the company.

Evelina started to feel like she might

have played her hand wrong, or maybe Violeta was just too dumb to realize she should clear her image.

In any case, Evelina benefited from Violeta's tarnished reputation.

Soon, it was friday.

Jasper had returned to Apex.

Violeta had just finished recording the post-production voiceover for her drama.

That day, Wade came to oversee the recording. Violeta took the opportunity to gift him a chess set.

Out of courtesy, even though Violeta could easily replace out where Wade lived, she didn't visit unannounced. She didn't want to bother him.