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

intentions, as she had aimed to promote herself as Toland University's campus

belle of Toland University, that strategy was no longer feasible,

in making her debut

higher status in the social circle than

Violeta strolled over with

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

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

Howell, have you been waiting for

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

approached and cast a glance at

you know how

responded, "I know some

beside them and watched

youth, his

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

honed her skills and transitioned from a beginner to a proficient player, engaging in numerous games

or merely watching, she maintained a tendency to communicate

became quite famous

she often found herself in ancient costumes even when she took breaks to play chess.

in the upcoming month, with

be joining the crew following the

"Shall we make our way to the chess hall? Violeta, would you care to join

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