Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45 Trashy Cheap Stuff

Burng lunch, they descended from the second floor

The banquet had already been arranged in the back hall. After Violeta and her group descended, Zoren motioned for them to sit at one table.

Violeta was known in the performing arts department for being sociable, partly because she had joined the tennis club during her entrance exam.

When everyone saw Violeta sitting at a table with Hayden and others, they all understood without saying a word.

While they were eating, some people came over to toast, and soon enough, the group persuading them to drink arrived at Violeta's table.

Violeta was sitting with Kaylee, enjoying their meal, when suddenly this group came to toast. Each person had a drink, but it wasn't enough. Henry encouraged them to make Violeta and Kaylee drink more. "The ladies just joined us. We should each raise a toast to them."

With so many people toasting, they would have to drink a lot.

Violeta immediately frowned and smiled coldly. "Did you go through the same process when you joined the club, Henry?"

Henry was slightly stunned. "I just wanted to give you two more opportunities to get to know people."

Violeta said with a sharp tone, "Oh, so you want this opportunity? Do you want

it?"

Violeta's words carried a sharp edge, and some of the older people present were already displeased.

Kaylee gently pulled Violeta's clothes.

Violeta picked up the glass of wine on the table and smiled at Henry. "How about this, Henry? As long as you go through this entrance process again, we will follow along. How about that?" Right after her words were spoken, something happened.

Someone behind them said, "Oh my, it seems like this new batch of recruits is

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really something. Just because they've joined the tennis club doesn't mean everything will be smooth sailing. With such difficult personalities, who can handle them?"

"If they act like this after just a few drinks, they might as well not come to the banquet at all."

"Who knows why they came to the banquet in the first place, hehe."

Rumours about Violeta being sociable were spreading like wildfire.

And then she refused to toast the senior students, shocking everyone.

The impression of Violeta deepened among the group, not only as sociable but also as someone with a terrible character.

this situation, Violeta had no choice but to

ignoring Hayden and

expression, leaning back in his chair, and said, "Henry, you seem to have too much free

and smiled at Jasper, saying, "Jasper, isn't toasting the new recruits a tradition for us every year?" Liam spoke up, saying, "Oh? I

Henry was speechless.

a

the past, Jasper and the others would never get involved in

Violeta was just another one of his girlfriends,

girlfriend by Jasper's side was merely an experience, none of them lasting

last half a

when Jasper and the others

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girlfriends along, and they would usually tease each other, but Jasper would never

But today

a bit

were different. Henry forced a smile and said, "Jasper,

angry

Zoren chuckled. "Henry, if I bring your mom over and make her drink a dozen

they had crossed

quickly apologized, "Sorry, sorry, Jasper,

prepared to

and a waiter

said in a hushed voice, "If you

more weight than

drink, they had no choice but to comply. No one

handle. No, wait. It wasn't even something

the bottles and started chugging. Each person finished a bottle, and they managed to empty the entire box. After apologizing to Violeta and

took her seat and glanced

slight smile, and Violeta pursed her lips, shifting

was the second time Hayden had

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Very that they had

others knew very well

sane dared to pravois

koking for the

with his personality,

and managed to join

department,

Zelena, who was usually so proud, was even willing to clean up the

club's rest area. He only stored some unrelated

to start preparing one month in advance. First, the club would select members to participate in the competition, and

past, when it came to matches, the cheerleading squad always collaborated

on the stage and announced the details of the upcoming league next

wore a baseball cap, lowering her head with the brim covering her expression. It was unclear whether she