Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 107 Visiting Central Park

Hattie's gaze brightened. "Does this information hold true?"

Zelena responded, "It ought to be. Mr. Howell lives near that area, and the sole nearby park is Central Park. Even if we're wrong, it's alright. You and Benson haven't had the opportunity to fully discover Quinston, so it's a splendid suggestion for us to venture to the park together this weekend. I've heard it's impeccably kept."

Hattie agreed, "Indeed. Let's arrange to visit the park this upcoming weekend."

Witnessing Hattie's consent, Zelena's lips formed a slight smile.

In truth, she possessed additional knowledge beyond that. She had unearthed that Wade takes pleasure in playing chess.

In order to accommodate his interest, Zelena had been honing her chess skills in secret for some time, anticipating the opportune moment to dazzle Wade and leave a memorable mark on him. Nonetheless, to forge a closer bond with Wade, she required a connection, and Hattie served as the ideal link.

Soon enough, the weekend rolled around.

Wade requested Nolan to extend an invitation to Violeta, and they anticipated her arrival at the gazebo.

Violeta showed up at the park with Tuna.

Simultaneously, at the park's west gate, Zelena, accompanied by Hattie and Benson, reached Central Park.

Devoid of a set meeting spot, despite being in the park, they could only roam aimlessly, hoping to encounter Wade by chance.

However, Zelena didn't want to come empty-handed, thus she began snapping photos upon their park arrival.

Recently, she has been managing her own Facebook account.

meticulously edited captivating photos on Facebook,

deviated slightly from her initial intentions, as she had aimed to

with Violeta claiming the title of this year's campus belle of Toland University, that strategy was no longer feasible, intensifying Zelena's animosity

resolute in making her debut before

aspired to attain a higher status in the

the gazebo, Violeta strolled over

as Violeta approached, Cutie wagged her tail eagerly and sniffed

down on the ground, her ears unmoving, ignoring Cutie's

you been waiting for a

their chess match. Upon hearing Violeta's voice, Wade glanced up and grinned. "Violeta, you've arrived. We only just got here. There's a chess tournament happening at the chess club this afternoon, and I invited Nolan to play a few

glance at

"Do you know how

responded, "I know

beside them and watched as they

his youth, his

her earlier years, while on breaks during filming, there was a chess stand nearby

in spectating chess matches. Gradually, she honed her skills and transitioned from a beginner to a proficient player, engaging in numerous games throughout

tendency to communicate sparingly while executing her

became quite famous in the Hori

herself in ancient costumes even when she took breaks to play chess. Hence, she earned the nickname

set to commence filming in the upcoming

joining the crew following the

the conclusion of the second chess match, Wade glanced at the time and proposed, "Shall we make our way to the chess hall? Violeta, would you

win today's game, you're eligible to become a member of the Quinston Chess Association. If it piques your interest, you can