Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 584 Breaking Up

As long as they all submit a petition together, even the conglomerate would have to listen to their opinions. After all, money wasn't a resource that was impossible to spend, so why insist on spending it in Eau Amore?

This approach was sure to be effective.

Clara really came up with a good idea.

In the evening.

At the executive meeting, Lance brought up the matter of Eau Amore.

After all, securing their endorsement deal was a significant opportunity, and it'd be great for the company if one of their celebrities could score that deal.

"Are they really not looking at any other artists?"

"Yeah, they only want Violeta."

"But Violeta can't do any commercial stuff right now. This is a problem."

"If there aren't any good alternatives, should we ask Eau Amore to wait for Violeta?"

"No way. Eau Amore's endorsement is such a big deal, and it will take a long time for Violeta's filming to be completed. Who can expect them to wait that long? Who has that kind of influence?" After discussing it, they still didn't come up with a solution.

The worst-case scenario was losing out on the Eau Amore deal.

It was frustrating, but there was nothing they could do.

Lance sighed and said, "Here's what we'll do. I'll have someone reach out to Clara later and see if she's open to considering other artists."

"That's the only option we have."

"Meeting's over."

The next day, the news spread throughout the company.

No one knew the inside scoop. They just heard that Clara came by to talk business for Eau Amore, but nothing got finalized.

Taking the chance to talk to Jasper, Evelina asked, "Can I get the Eau Amore endorsement?"

Jasper asked, "What are you asking for?"

Evelina said, "The Eau Amore endorsement."

Jasper chuckled lightly. "Why do you want the Eau Amore endorsement? It seems a bit too ambitious." Evelina said, "It's a big opportunity. Our company is in talks with Eau Amore, so could you help me out?" "Help you?"

Jasper pulled out a cigarette from his drawer, lit it, and took a drag, his voice growing a bit distant with the smoke. "This is Violeta's deab not yours."

Evelina was taken aback. "Violeta's?"

What does that mean?

Is Eau Amore interested in Violeta?

Or is Jasper personally favoring Violeta and wants to reserve this opportunity for her?

Without offering much of an explanation, Jasper took a few more puffs of his cigarette and said, "Yes, this belongs to Violeta." "Jasper."

"By the way, don't just come into my office unannounced from now on. It won't look good for you if people see it."

Evelina was confused and asked, "Aren't we a couple? I used to do this all the time."

Jasper shrugged and leaned back in his chair, looking casual. "It was fine before, but it's not okay now."

Evelina went stiff. "Jasper, what do you mean?"

Jasper looked at her with dark, unreadable eyes. "You know exactly what I mean."

Is he breaking up with me?!

Evelina felt like she'd been struck by lightning.

"Jasper, did I do something wrong? I can fix it."

Jasper spoke gently, "Shh, you didn't do anything wrong. You've been great. It's my issue.

"I'll make sure you get a good compensation. I hope things keep getting better for you."

They should've broken up a long time ago.

But with his family having set him up for an arranged marriage, Jasper had continued to use Evelina as an excuse to avoid it.

Now that his family had stopped pressuring him, he felt he had been with Evelina long enough. He was always straightforward and decisive.

When he said it was over, it was definitely over. There was no room for negotiation.

Evelina was in shock. She rushed to

Jasper, holding his hand with a

shaky voice. "Please don't leave me.

If I'm doing something wrong, just

tell me. We can work on it together."

Jasper shook the ash off his

cigarette, keeping his hand still as Evelina held it. His voice was hoarse as he said, "I want to remember you as someone who's graceful and understanding. That's the best side of you. No need to be so needy. I don't like this. Just go."

After all these years, Jasper had seen plenty of women being desperate and humble around him.

Of course, there were also some who knew how to keep their dignity while playing the game.