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

was hard for Zelena

have been secretly sharpening her chess skills

acknowledged that Violeta was always one to keep tricks up her sleeve, and she resolved to never take her lightly

at board number 2

the previous round, the competitors here were likely

matches on a tablet, pausing to

by looking at her age. She placed her pieces confidently as if she had already

over to

"Her moves are quick and decisive,

agreed with a nod. "Certainly appears

Wade continued to monitor her game with

bold, aggressive style that cornered her

effortlessly to the

concede, your youth belies your mastery

collected the chess pieces. "It's merely good fortune, nothing

to do with it; that

her seat at table 2, Violeta's eyes met Zelena's, who was leaving her table at number

Violeta responded with a serene

their previous encounter, Zelena had been the frontrunner of the competition, and without Violeta's presence, she might have clinched

Violeta anticipated that their paths would inevitably converge in the final

Zelena's true capabilities

advanced. Violeta continued to win match after match, as did Zelena. Eventually, both of them made it to the final round where they would face each other. Zelena reaching the finals surprised Nolan, but

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

actually in the same performing arts class as Violeta. You had

Nolan's comment, Wade suddenly