Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 87 Enter The Twins, The Illegitimate Children Of The Ridges

After ending the call, Violeta retrieved her phone. She had only used Hayden as an excuse to end the conversation with her brother.

"Thank you. My brother wouldn't have felt at ease without your help," she expressed her gratitude.

Hayden wiped the beer stains off the back of his hand with two tissues and calmly responded, "So you see me as a tool?"

Violeta's gaze momentarily froze. "Huh? No, not at all."

It was then that she realized she had accidentally spilled beer from Hayden's glass.

"Should I pour you another glass?" Violeta picked up the bottle from the table, preparing to pour him more.

Hayden stopped her in time. "Why should I drink so much? This is alcohol, not a tonic."

"Fine."

Reluctantly, Violeta put down the bottle.

Hayden discarded the tissues and glanced at her, asking, "What brand of shampoo do you use? It smells nice."

"You mean the jasmine scent? That's not shampoo, it's essential oil. Do you like it? I can send you the link when I go back."

At that moment, Zoren, with flushed cheeks from drinking, approached them. "What essential oil? Are you guys going for a massage later?" Violeta covered her nose. "Ew, you stink!"

Zoren leaned closer and sniffed himself. "I don't! How can you say that, Vio? Come, smell me. Say I don't stink!"

He leaned forward to let Violeta smell his arm, but before he could get close to her, Hayden firmly grabbed his hand.

The pain made Zoren's eyes much clearer!

"Ouch! Hade, you really went all out, huh? Are we still buddies?"

Zoren pulled back his arm and shook it, wincing in pain.

Hayden asked, "Are you sober now?"

Jasper and Liam walked over to them. "He's asking for trouble, no wonder he's called a contemptible wretch."

Liam added, "That's right. Of course, Hade won't go easy on him."

Zoren turned his head and glared at them, "What are you guys bickering about?"

Jasper and Liam stuck out their tongues at Zoren.

When the two of them started acting silly, Zoren walked over, elbowing them and kicking their butts.

them were fooling

down, and leaned against

Violeta finally understood.

wonder her brother only

was the most reliable, while these three were completely

he could not be

a good balance to have

had the same personality as

fell on Hayden. He leisurely leaned against the back of the chair, the light above his head adding a warm touch to his aloof demeanor. He had a picturesque appearance, and right now, he

raised his eyes and

Violeta smiled at him.

slightly. He felt as if something

off by Hayden,

her. She caught it

"Goodbye."

Hayden's expression softened. "Goodnight."

watching Violeta walk inside, he rolled up the

beauty pageant had ended, and Violeta

top ten contestants

was reset to zero, Zelena, who was originally in seventh

to

was wishful thinking for Zelena to surpass Violeta

third round would be based on the previous two rounds, so Violeta

to mention her stunning performance at the Moon Festiva The video recorded on that day had already been viewed nearly a million times

could possibly

did right now would be in vain, so she

was some new

over a hundred thousand

into the classroom with

had delicate features and eyes

boy had bright eyes and

taking notes, while Kaylee was playing

"Everyone, please quiet down. I'd like to introduce

Violeta's hand and whispered,

pen paused and

people on the stage were introducing

University and I hope to learn from all of you. This is my twin

Ridge. Nice

Hattie and Benson Ridge.

names, both Kaylee and

day, they had talked about Liam suddenly having a brother and how two illegitimate children

been transferred to Violeta's