Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 111 The Final Match

Upon hearing Nolan's recount of Violeta's bold statement, Wade paused momentarily before laughing heartily. "This girl is truly interesting and straightforward. It's refreshing to see such spirit in young people!" Used to the constant superficiality and empty praises, Wade seldom came across genuine honesty and authenticity.

So, he found Violeta's honesty refreshing, and it genuinely delighted him.

His laughter subsided into a smile of anticipation.

"Such confidence from her, I'm eager to see if she can really win."

"I believe so."

"Oh? Have you seen her play before?" Wade asked, intrigued.

Nolan shook his head. "I haven't seen her play chess specifically, but Violeta carries an aura of confidence that seems to assure victory."

As they conversed, Violeta continued to command attention, much like she had during a previous tennis league, where her vibrant presence and every swing of the racket captivated onlookers.

Zelena also made it to the second round.

Violeta showed no signs of the expected diarrhea, making Zelena suspect that Benson accidentally drank the tea laced with laxatives she had intended for Violeta.

Disappointed that Violeta escaped unscathed, Zelena was notably upset.

Zelena was taken aback to discover that Violeta knew how to play chess.

She had always believed that Violeta could not play. When had she learned?

Zelena had invested a lot of effort into mastering chess, watching numerous tutorials, and practicing diligently, all to surpass Violeta.

Violeta could play as

hard for

secretly sharpening her

was always one to keep tricks up her sleeve, and she resolved to never take

at board number 2 and Zelena at number

the previous round, the competitors

observing the matches on a tablet, pausing to watch Violeta

experience in chess just by looking at her age. She placed her pieces confidently as if she had already mapped out the entire game in her head. "Nolan, look at that," Wade

peered over to

are quick and

with a nod.

continued to monitor her

played with a bold, aggressive style that cornered her opponents, forcing

effortlessly to

belies your mastery of

collected the chess pieces. "It's

to

her seat at table 2, Violeta's eyes met Zelena's,

but Violeta responded with a serene

the frontrunner of the competition, and without Violeta's presence, she might

this history, Violeta anticipated that their paths would

about Zelena's true capabilities grew as the

both of them made it to the final round where they would face each other.

visit to Toland University? Is she also a student there?"

in the same performing arts class as Violeta.

hearing Nolan's comment,