Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Jeremy's face looked grim.

But Natalie, oblivious, kept shouting, "Jeremy, teach them a lesson! They're already dead meat and still mouthing off!"

Jeremy remained silent.

He decided not to act hastily before understanding the situation. He didn't want to mess with someone important and invite trouble they couldn't handle.

Jeremy subtly glanced at his subordinates.

Then he told Natalie, "Ms. Natalie, I know you're upset, but let's not rush."

"This is a law-abiding society. You can't just say anything you want. What happened earlier might have been a misunderstanding. Regardless, you wrecked our place and broke a lot of furniture. Shouldn't you compensate us first?"

Violeta glanced at the mess around her.

She didn't expect Jeremy to be as steady as she remembered from the previous life, especially considering they had shared meals on set.

Violeta didn't want to make a big deal out of this.

She said, "These few chairs and tables aren't worth much. Who knows what might have happened if we hadn't resisted just now. Ms. Natalie has quite a fiery temper-she tries to strike up a conversation, fails, and then wants to pin people down here. She even tried to force us to drink a few bottles of liquor. We wrecked your place, so consider this settling the score. Let's go, guys."

Zoren is puzzled. "Huh? Just like that??"

Jasper and Liam looked at Hayden, who remained expressionless and did not say a word.

Hayden didn't speak up, and they didn't know what to do, but he seemed to tacitly agree with what Violeta said.

Actually, it would have been ideal to wrap things up there, as Violeta showed them respect because of her relationship with Jeremy in her previous life.

But unexpectedly...

Natalie pressed on, asking, "Do you really think you can just walk away? That's too simple! If you leave now, what will happen to the reputation of our biker gang? Will anyone be able to challenge my turf in the future?"

Violeta was puzzled.

Natalie continued, "They all ride motorcycles, so punish them according to the rules. That's the only way this can be settled."

Zoren couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, you really don't know your place."

Jeremy remained silent.

Natalie turned to him and said, "Jeremy, say something!"

His subordinate had just secretly taken their photo and investigated them. By now, they had the results and murmured a few words in Jeremy's ear.

Upon hearing this, Jeremy's complexion paled. He quickly exclaimed, "Ms. Natalie! No, we mustn't offend them."

Natalie was shocked. "What?"

They can't be offended. In reality, they have already been offended.

It's too late to say that now.

Previously, when Violeta said this matter should end here, Natalie wouldn't let it go. Now, it's not something they can stop just by shouting to end it.

Liam ran his hand through his hair. "They've probably figured out who we are. Let's call the police and sort this out. We should leave."

Jeremy didn't have time to explain to Natalie who they were. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Everyone, this was all just a misunderstanding. It's our fault."

Natalie, who had been cocky in the area due to her father's leadership in a motorcycle gang, was accustomed to being confident.

Besides, she had previously felt quite intimidated and had been taunted and ridiculed by Violeta!

Her pride took a hit, and she expected Jeremy to come and settle scores for her. However, Jeremy refused revenge and talked about reconciliation, which completely contradicted the typical style of their biker gang.

Natalie couldn't understand it at all.

"Jeremy, what are you doing..."

"Be quiet."

Jeremy, losing patience, scolded, "Someone, take her away!"

Natalie's eyes widened. "You ...'

A few men hurriedly stepped forward, covering Natalie's mouth and dragging her away.

Only then did Jeremy step forward, apologising politely, "I'm really sorry. Ms. Natalie is immature, speaking without thinking. She's inexperienced. I apologise on her behalf! This whole thing was our fault." But it was too late for Jeremy's apology.

They wouldn't say anything openly, but who knew what Hayden might do.

Everyone has to pay for their actions.

Hayden said, "Let's go."

"Alright."

Jeremy watched them leave silently, a sense of foreboding hanging over him.

Hayden and the others dropped Violeta off first.

"See you at school."

"See you at school."

Hayden watched Violeta go into her house before driving away with the others.

Two days later.

The news reported two significant stories.

One was that Moon Bay had been officially included in the Central Park construction project, with no trespassing allowed.

It was sudden and unexpected!

The two mountains of Moon Bay had suddenly been designated as part of the project!

After being included in the project, workers arrived the same day to seal off the entrance to Moon Bay with iron sheets, preventing anyone from entering.