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 was drawn to her

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

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

Kaylee's help, Violeta completely stole Zelena's

gritting her

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

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

and

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

audience.

a gift from me. Do we

the back row, where

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

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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

didn't mean to imply that your tennis racket is

glanced at her indifferently, said nothing, and

say anything, Hayden decided

The match started soon.

and Kaylee picked up their rackets and stepped

was a bit nervous.

gracefully and calmly as if she were

wind.

are so many people here to watch the match

the members of the tennis club present for the final assessment, but students from other schools were also

were seated in the

her and said, "Just focus

deep breath and nodded at

entered the court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both

to the previous uncomfortable situation, Candy felt a strong sense of animosity towards

very skilled at playing tennis, but

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hatred

Violeta were quite attractive, making the match very interesting

as knives as she stared at Zelena across the court. She tightly gripped her racket

her red lips and silently uttered a

not hear or understand what she said, but Zelena understood

words were,

to say the same thing to

at that face anymore and wished she

it!

The match began..