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!"

instant, everyone's gaze was drawn to her

the racket in her hand. She felt

a collaboration with a famous cartoon

Violeta completely stole

gritting her teeth in

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

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

jealous and said, "It's

and deep male voice came from the

audience.

from me. Do

the back row, where Hayden

over leisurely and sat next to Hayden, crossing their legs and displaying a

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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

imply that

indifferently, said nothing,

Violeta did not say anything, Hayden decided not to pursue the

The match started soon.

up their rackets and stepped onto the court.

was a bit nervous.

gracefully and calmly as if she were dancing

wind.

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

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

important figures were seated

said, "Just focus on playing. Everything will be

deep breath and nodded

the court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both holding

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

might not be very skilled at playing tennis, but

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hatred

and Violeta were quite attractive, making the match very interesting

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

parted her red lips and silently

could not hear or understand what she said,

were, "Watch your

say

at that face anymore and wished

it!

The match began..