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

to take photos of Zelena's embarrassing

experience the same. She wondered

challenge: anyone who could breach her firewall and access the confidential files on her computer would receive a reward of one hundred

a

Hat

her previous life, Violeta had 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. Furthermore, Zelena had provided all the information

She looked through the list of those who accepted the challenge

reclined against the couch and smirked. The target took the bait! It won't be easy to break through my

significant setback in information technology and spent time studying diligently. She had to thank

to pinpoint specific locations Eventually, she became skilled enough to hack into the opponent's devices and turn on their cameras to

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 to be

Violeta as she thought

housekeeper

you let me wear it without checking properly? Are

what happened. I checked the dress thoroughly when I got it from the boutique. Furthermore, the salesperson also checked it. How could there be loose threads?

said. Then, she took out her phone and checked the forum. Her face twisted with rage as she saw the photos from the

was cut

that despicable

tightly. She wished she could find Violeta now and tear her apart. At

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cunning in the previous life!

trample over me in this

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