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

in her hand. She felt that Kaylee was being too dramatic. However, Kaylee

a famous cartoon character! D*mn, not only is it custom-made, but it's also a limited collaboration

Violeta completely

gritting

this shouting about? Where are your

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

and said, "It's probably

that moment, a cold and deep male voice came from the back row of

audience.

from me.

the back row, where Hayden was sitting

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

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She weakly said, "No, I didn't mean

Then, he lowered his eyelids 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 extremely nervous and

Violeta. I didn't mean to imply that your tennis racket is fake. Please forgive

said nothing,

Violeta did not say anything, Hayden decided

The match started soon.

Kaylee picked up their rackets and stepped onto the court.

was a bit nervous.

as if she were

wind.

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

present for the final assessment, but students from other schools were also in

were seated

her and said, "Just focus

breath and nodded

Zelena also entered

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

very skilled at playing

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& Crushing

hatred

attractive,

eyes were as cold as knives as she stared at Zelena across the court. She tightly gripped her racket and stared at Zelena with an intimidating

red lips and

or understand what she said,

words were,

was just about to say the

face anymore and wished

it!

The match began..