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

She

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

Kaylee's help, Violeta

sat aside, gritting her

"What's all this shouting about? Where

one shouting first? Can't people

felt jealous and said, "It's probably

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

audience.

gift from me. Do we

the back row, where Hayden was sitting at

sat next to Hayden, crossing

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

that mean you can spread rumors without consequences just because you have a mouth?"

to imply that your tennis racket is

at her indifferently, said nothing, and looked towards

anything, Hayden decided not to pursue the

The match started soon.

Kaylee picked up their rackets

was a bit nervous.

and calmly as

wind.

so many people here to watch

of the tennis club present for the final assessment, but students from other schools were also in attendance. The tennis court was packed with

four important figures were seated in

her and said, "Just focus on playing. Everything will be

deep breath and nodded

court, Zelena also entered with Candy, both holding their

felt a strong sense of animosity towards Violeta. As

skilled at playing tennis, but she still managed

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hatred towards

and Violeta were quite attractive, making the match very interesting to

the court. She tightly gripped her racket and stared at Zelena with an intimidating

her red lips

what she

words were, "Watch your

say the same

looking at that face

it!

The match began..