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.

had posted numerous meticulously edited captivating

her initial intentions, as she had aimed to promote herself as Toland University's campus belle on

belle of Toland University, that strategy was no longer feasible, intensifying Zelena's animosity towards her even

was resolute in making

the social circle than Violeta

the gazebo, Violeta strolled over

Cutie, and as Violeta approached,

down on the

Howell, have you been

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

glance at the chessboard. "Well, you two

you

"I know some

a seat beside them and watched as they

though Nolan was still in his youth, his

a background in chess. In her earlier years, while on breaks during filming, there

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

actively participating or merely watching, she maintained a tendency to communicate sparingly

became quite famous in the Hori

took breaks to play chess. Hence, she earned the nickname "Chess Fairy". They engaged in

filming in the upcoming month, with a provisional shooting timeline spanning

joining the crew following the conclusion of his

and proposed, "Shall we make our way to the

chess pieces, saying, "If you manage to win today's game, you're eligible to become a member of