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!"

an instant, everyone's gaze

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 limited collaboration within the custom-made collection!

help, Violeta completely stole

sat aside, gritting her teeth

shouting about? Where are your

"Oh, do you have manners then? Who was the one shouting first? Can't

felt jealous and said,

a cold and deep male voice came from the back

audience.

from me. Do we

row, where Hayden was

next

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and recalled Gillian's fate. She weakly said, "No,

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

imply that

her indifferently, said

say anything, Hayden decided not to pursue

The match started soon.

and Kaylee picked up their rackets and stepped onto

was a bit nervous.

moved gracefully and calmly as if she

wind.

so many people here to watch the

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

four important figures were

her and said, "Just focus on

took a deep breath and

entered the court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both

uncomfortable situation, Candy felt a strong sense of animosity towards Violeta. As a result, she played

very skilled at playing tennis,

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& Crushing

hatred towards

Violeta were quite attractive, making the

at Zelena across the court. She tightly gripped her racket and stared

lips

or understand what she said, but Zelena understood

were, "Watch your

just about to say

couldn't stand looking at that face

it!

The match began..