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

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

expensive! Let me see, it's from AH! And it's a collaboration with a famous cartoon character! D*mn, not only is it

Violeta

sat aside, gritting her teeth

said, "What's all this shouting

you have manners then? Who was the one shouting first? Can't people be amazed

jealous and said,

and deep male voice came from

audience.

from me. Do we

back row, where Hayden was sitting at

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

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felt embarrassed and recalled Gillian's fate. She weakly said,

talking? Does that mean you can spread rumors without consequences just because you have a mouth?" Candy was extremely nervous and quickly apologized to

mean to imply that your tennis racket is fake. Please forgive

indifferently, said nothing, and looked towards

Hayden decided

The match started soon.

up their rackets and stepped

was a bit nervous.

moved gracefully and calmly as if she

wind.

There are so

but students from

four important figures were seated in

said, "Just focus on playing.

a deep breath

they entered the court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both holding their

of

be very skilled at playing tennis, but she

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& Crushing

her hatred towards

attractive,

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

her red lips and silently uttered a

not hear or understand what she

words were, "Watch your

to say the

stand looking at that face anymore and wished

it!

The match began..