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!"

everyone's gaze was drawn to

with the racket in her hand. She felt that Kaylee was

famous cartoon character!

Violeta completely

aside, gritting her teeth

said, "What's all this shouting

was the one shouting first? Can't people be amazed by a 30 thousand

and said, "It's

and deep male voice came from the back

audience.

me. Do we have

the back row, where Hayden was sitting

companions strolled over leisurely and sat next to

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

Does that mean you can spread rumors without consequences

imply that your tennis racket

glanced at her indifferently, said nothing, and looked towards

Violeta did not say anything, Hayden

The match started soon.

rackets

was a bit nervous.

moved gracefully and calmly as if she were dancing with

wind.

are you feeling nervous? There are so many people here to watch the match

the tennis club present for the final assessment, but

important figures were seated

smiled at her and said, "Just focus on playing.

deep breath

the court, Zelena also entered

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

not be very skilled at playing

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her hatred towards

Zelena and 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

lips and silently

hear or understand what she

were, "Watch your

just about to say the same thing to

face anymore and

it!

The match began..