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, amassing a modest

from her initial intentions, as she had aimed to promote herself as Toland University's

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

making

to attain a higher status in the social circle than Violeta

the gazebo, Violeta

as Violeta approached, Cutie wagged her tail

down on the

Howell, have you been

were deeply absorbed in 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

a glance at the chessboard.

you know how to

responded, "I know

took a seat beside them and watched

his expertise in chess was

in chess. In her earlier years, while on breaks during

breaks from filming, Violeta found pleasure in spectating chess matches. Gradually, she honed her skills and transitioned from a beginner to a proficient player,

tendency to communicate sparingly while executing

famous

to her frequent involvement in filming historical dramas, she often found herself in ancient costumes even when she took breaks to play chess. Hence, she earned the nickname "Chess Fairy". They

the River" is set to commence filming in the upcoming month, with

will be joining the crew following the conclusion of his final

the time and proposed, "Shall we make our way to the chess hall? Violeta,

saying, "If you manage to win today's game, you're eligible to become a member of the Quinston Chess Association.