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

hand. She felt that Kaylee was being

she continued loudly, "Vio, your racket must 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 it's also a limited collaboration within the

help, Violeta

sat aside, gritting her teeth in

all this shouting

replied, "Oh, do you have manners then? Who was the one shouting first? Can't people be amazed by a 30 thousand dollar

and said, "It's probably

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

audience.

gift from me. Do

row, where Hayden was sitting at the highest

and sat next to Hayden, crossing their legs and displaying a nonchalant attitude. Everyone

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

lowered his eyelids and lightly opened his thin lips. "Just talking? Does that mean you can spread rumors

mean to imply that

indifferently, said nothing, and

did not say anything, Hayden decided not to

The match started soon.

picked up their rackets and stepped onto

was a bit nervous.

Violeta moved gracefully and calmly as if she were dancing

wind.

so many people here to watch the match

tennis club present for the final assessment, but students

important figures were seated

"Just focus on playing. Everything will be

a deep breath

court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both holding their

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

might not be very skilled at playing tennis, but

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& Crushing

hatred

quite attractive, making the match

across the court. She tightly

red lips and silently

or understand what she said, but Zelena

were,

just about to say the same

face anymore and wished she

it!

The match began..