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

with the racket in her hand. She felt that Kaylee

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 custom-made collection! It must cost at least 30

Kaylee's help, Violeta completely

gritting her

shouting about? Where are your

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

felt jealous and said, "It's probably

moment, a cold and deep male voice came

audience.

a gift from me. Do we have

the back row, where Hayden was

companions strolled over leisurely and sat next to Hayden, crossing their

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recalled Gillian's fate. She weakly said, "No, I

looked at her coldly. 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

to imply that

said nothing,

not say anything, Hayden decided not

The match started soon.

their rackets and stepped onto

was a bit nervous.

moved gracefully and calmly as if she were

wind.

are so many people here

assessment, but students from other schools were also in attendance. The tennis court was packed with

figures were seated

"Just

a deep breath and

court, Zelena also

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

at playing tennis,

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hatred

attractive, making the match very interesting to

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

parted her red lips and silently uttered a

or understand what she said, but Zelena understood it

were, "Watch your

about to say the same

couldn't stand looking at that face anymore and wished she could

it!

The match began..