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 photos on Facebook, amassing

intentions, as she had aimed to promote

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

making

to attain a higher status in the social

Violeta strolled over

and as Violeta approached, Cutie wagged her tail eagerly and sniffed

simply lay down on the ground, her ears

you been waiting for

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

approached and cast a glance at the chessboard. "Well,

inquired, "Do you know how

responded, "I know

Violeta calmly took a seat beside them and watched

though Nolan was still in his youth, his expertise

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

her skills and transitioned from a beginner to a proficient player,

maintained a tendency to communicate

time, she became quite famous in the

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

set to commence filming in the upcoming month, with a provisional shooting timeline

will be joining the crew following the

chess match, Wade glanced at the time and proposed, "Shall we make our

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