Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 10 Why Are You So Pretentious?

Before the freshman orientation started, Violeta returned to the lecture hall, where Zelena awaited her. The meeting in the afternoon was an excellent opportunity to show off, and Zelena valued it greatly. She brought two extra outfits in case she wanted to stand out among the new students.

Of course, she also brought an outfit for Violeta. After all, she thought Violeta couldn't afford any pretty outfits after returning to her impoverished family.

When Zelena saw Violeta, she handed Violeta a rectangular box with a smile on her face. However, her smile didn't reach her eyes, and a fleeting sinister expression flashed across her face.

"Sis, I brought a short Chanel dress for you. You can wear it at the freshman orientation this afternoon. You'll love it!" Zelena opened the box and took out the dress inside. It was a beautiful, plain, short, white Chanel-style dress. Anyone with good taste would appreciate it.

Sure enough, a female classmate nearby said enviously, "Wow! It's beautiful. It's this season's latest style, right? I saw it in a magazine!"

"Yes. This dress costs over ten thousand. Zelena, you're so nice to Violeta."

"I think this dress is a limited edition. It was in high demand, and most people couldn't get it!"

Violeta had previously given Zelena a hard time, but Zelena was now kindly giving her a gift. Violeta saw through Zelena's deceit, but everyone else was misled.

Violeta glanced coldly at the dress in Zelena's hands. If she remembered correctly, this dress had made her a laughingstock at the freshman orientation in her previous life!

wanted to get close to her when Zelena gave her the dress. She had

back of

quickly covered her with a jacket in time, which was how she managed to preserve her honor. Otherwise, she

it had nothing to do with her and blamed it on the servant for not checking the threads properly. She claimed the seams had come undone without her

her past life. Coupled with her foolish obedience of wanting to repay Mr. and Mrs. Blake for their kindness, Violeta forgave Zelena. It was ridiculous

reached out and

briefly flickered across her eyes. "Sis,

bought it specifically for me? I think

I don't understand what you're

could barely take a few steps before it fell apart! Zelena was shocked that Violeta had

Blake, I don't want to have anything to do with you. Stop bothering me. Don't treat me like a fool by giving me something like

It's impossible! How does this wench know that the dress is ripped?! Zelena was astonished. If the wench doesn't wear this dress, she'll shine

talking about? I had nothing but good intentions. Why is this dress of such poor quality? Sis, please don't misjudge me. Boohoo..." As Zelena

you. You've lived comfortably in her place for many years, and she never held it against you.

is so

had explained countless times in her previous life, but no one believed

you can benefit from her. You're nothing more than beggars who want to take advantage of her! In fact, you're worse. They beg openly, but what

of Violeta's classmates widened as they retorted,