Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Eating Fondue Base

Hayden delivered on his promise and used the cue Violeta chose for him. The guys played a billiards game for four Violeta did not join them but watched from the side. "Let's have a penalty for losers Vio, you decide."

Violeta sat on the couch and was ready to log in to the Toland University forum on her phone. She considered momentarily before saying. The losing side will treat the winners to dinner." Zoren replied, "That's too simple.

Violeta asked curiously, "What kind of penalty did you have before?

"We used to do something more extreme, like eating ten lemons in a row."

Violeta was stunned.

Did they eat ten lemons in a row? That's insane!

"In that case, the losers will treat us to dinner this evening. And no matter what food the winners choose, the losers have to eat it with a smile.

"Wow, Vio, your punishment is harsher than we used to have."

"Hahaha..

"All right, we'll go with this. Let's start!"

The guys started playing billiards.

Violeta logged into the university forum and took a look around. Even before entering, she could imagine what the forum would look like

pages were all about her. There were photos of her entering the campus with Hayden in the morning, pictures of her having lunch with the four guys, photos of her from the freshman orientation, and even a post about Zelena's

more about it. Someone happened to take photos of

life. Now, it was Zelena's turn to experience the same.

she issued a simple challenge: anyone who could breach her firewall and access the confidential files on her computer

a hacker

Hat. Red Hat would later become one

just started her career and achieved some success when she became the target of online harassment. Many of her private matters were exposed, and she had to spend money to resolve the issue. Later, she discovered that it had all been leaked by a hacker named Red Hat.

Violeta had to plan ahead. She looked through the list of those who accepted the challenge and found

and smirked. The target took the bait! It

life, Violeta suffered a significant setback in information technology and spent time studying diligently. She had to thank Zelena's fans for her rapid progress, Whenever they came to insult her, she used them as practice

addresses before gradually learning to pinpoint specific locations Eventually, she became skilled enough to

hiding in the shadows. Violeta had reported many of them to the police when she caught them attacking her for no reason, Strangely, once caught, they all claimed

within Violeta as

her housekeeper for

did you let me wear it without checking properly? Are you trying

thoroughly when I got it from

not believing a word she said. Then, she took out her phone and checked the forum. Her face twisted with rage as she saw the photos from the freshman

stitching was cut

despicable Violeta! She's behind

and

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cunning in the previous life! Could the

let her trample over me in

be nice when Zelena returned home, but it was all a malicious act. To Zelena, Violeta was a