Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Have I Not Been Patient Enough?

Chapter 12 Have I Not Been Patient Enough?

"A thief?!"

"What's happening?"

"Has someone stolen something? How brazen! How dare they steal with so many people around?"

"Anybody who dares to steal something here must be a habitual offender or a new student. They must be punished severely."

"This student is well-dressed and doesn't look like a thief. Could it be a misunderstanding?"

"Oh, please. A misunderstanding? Looks are deceiving. Don't be fooled by her beauty. That's how thieves operate these days. Don't think she can't be a thief just because she's pretty!"

The crowd was engaged in a heated discussion. Some didn't believe that Violeta was the thief, but most did. After all, rumors spread like wildfire.

Zelena seemed willing to publicly confront Violeta to get the photo. She had dropped all pretense and no longer spoke to Violeta affectionately.

"Are you sure this photo is yours?"

"Yes. It's not a photo of me. It's a photo of a girl with a round face and bangs, and it's important to me. Give it back to me!"

Heh. Zelena can even accurately describe the little girl's appearance in the photo. This confirmed that Zelena had intentionally stolen this photo from Violeta in her previous life. The picture was indeed Zelena's stepping stone to success.

The onlookers didn't know the importance of this photo, but they chose to believe Zelena when they saw her on the verge of tears.

about to cry. Just give it

so broke that she needs to

"What if this photo doesn't belong to you? What will you do? You accused me of stealing. I can sue you for defamation!" Zelena panicked. "That's impossible! This photo belongs

and enunciated each word before the crowd. "If this photo doesn't belong to you, I want you to publicly apologize and

death sentence! But at that moment, Zelena was willing to take the risk to obtain the photo. "Fine! I'll do it if the photo doesn't belong to me! But this photo

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everyone the photo. As it turned out, it wasn't a photo of a little girl with bangs and a round face. Instead, it was a picture of Violetal "Everyone, take a good look

to take a look. "Isn't this a photo of you? It's not a photo of a little girl

it's a photo of you! The girl looks identical to

but is it considered stealing if I have a photo of myself?" Violeta

people who had previously doubted her were now

saw you holding the photo earlier. Where did you put it? Give it back!" Zelena reached out to grab Violeta's clothes, trying to find the photo. Violeta couldn't take it anymore and pushed her away. "What's wrong with you?

the young, spirited individuals present had a strong sense

reason.

that it's a photo of her is the other girl mentally ill and suffering from delusions?" "Yeah, I don't think she's in a stable mental state of mind. She has no reason to act like this even if

turned against Zelena, her expression changed subtly, and she pouted, feeling wronged. "It's not like that. It's a photo of a leukemia patient I sponsored, and it's important to me. She sent it to

thunderstruck. Zelena can really lie without batting an eye. A leukemia patient she sponsored? I wonder what Mr. Lowe would think if he heard

Zelena's explanation, everyone started speaking up

see. I didn't expect you to be such a kind person. In that case, we must

me, I would want to

Such a photo has great sentimental value. Also, the little girl in the photo

"If you say you don't have it, let

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