Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 40

Chapter 40 A Crushing Match

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. Have you finished eating? Let's go to the tennis court."

"Yes, let's go."

The two of them left the cafeteria and arrived at the tennis court.

By now, several people were already warming up here.

Violeta, carrying the tennis rackets given by Hayden, came to the resting area with Kaylee.

Not long after, Zelena, Candy, and Lily also arrived.

Zelena and Candy formed a team, while Gillian and Lily, who were previously expelled, also teamed up. After Lily was expelled, Gillian quit the assessment since she no longer had a teammate.

The three of them walked past the resting area, and Candy disdainfully glanced at Violeta and Kaylee.

Kaylee did not hold back and glared back.

Zelena sat down and took out her own tennis racket from her bag.

It was a vibrant green racket, catching everyone's attention.

When Candy saw it, she exclaimed, "Wow, Lena, your racket is so beautiful! It must be custom-made!"

Zelena smiled shyly. "Yes, my parents heard that I joined the tennis club and specially ordered it for me. There's only one pair in the world as it's a limited

edition."

"Can I take a look?"

"Sure."

Zelena generously handed her racket to Candy, who held it in her hand and admired it for a while before enviously saying, "This is an AH custom-made racket. It's quite expensive. I think it costs around 7500 to 9000 dollars for a pair. Lena, your parents are so good to you!"

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Candy's comment attracted the attention of the people around, and they kept starling at Zelena.

Zelena's vanity was greatly satisfied.

At that moment, Violeta also took out her racket from her bag.

Kaylee imitated Candy's expression and loudly exclaimed, "Wow!"

"Vio, your racket looks amazing! It's much more vibrant than that someone's hideous green racket!"

gaze was drawn to her

second with the racket in her hand. She felt that Kaylee was being too dramatic. However,

that, she continued loudly, "Vio, your racket must be expensive! Let me see, it's from AH! And it's a collaboration with a famous cartoon character! D*mn, not only is it custom-made, but it's also a

help, Violeta completely

aside, gritting her teeth

said, "What's all this shouting about? Where are your

"Oh, do you have manners then? Who was the one

jealous and

cold and deep male voice came

audience.

gift from me. Do

turned towards the back row, where Hayden was sitting

his two companions strolled over leisurely and sat next to Hayden, crossing their legs and displaying a nonchalant

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felt embarrassed and recalled Gillian's fate. She weakly said, "No, I didn't mean anything

thin lips. "Just talking? Does that mean you can spread rumors without consequences just because you have a mouth?" Candy was extremely nervous and quickly

didn't mean to imply that your tennis racket is fake.

indifferently, said nothing, and looked

say anything, Hayden decided not to pursue the

The match started soon.

and Kaylee picked up their rackets and stepped onto the

was a bit nervous.

and calmly as if she were

wind.

feeling nervous? There are so

tennis club present for the final assessment, but students from other schools were also in attendance. The tennis

four important figures were seated in the back

her and said, "Just focus on

took a deep breath and

Zelena also entered

previous uncomfortable situation, Candy felt a strong sense of animosity towards Violeta.

at playing tennis, but she

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her hatred

Violeta were quite attractive, making the match very interesting to

eyes were as cold as knives as she stared at Zelena across the court. She tightly

red lips and silently uttered

or understand what she

were,

about to say the same thing

couldn't stand looking at that face anymore and wished she

it!

The match began..