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.

seemed Violeta could

was hard for

been secretly sharpening her

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

at board

round, the competitors here were

on a tablet, pausing

Violeta's experience in chess just by looking at her age. She placed her pieces confidently as if she had already mapped out

over to view the

observed, "Her moves are quick and decisive, suggesting she's

with a nod. "Certainly appears that

continued to monitor her game with the

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

advanced effortlessly to

youth belies your mastery of chess," Violeta's

chess pieces. "It's merely

disagreed, "Luck has little to do with it; that was

Violeta's eyes met Zelena's, who was leaving

glare emanated from Zelena, but Violeta responded with a serene gaze before settling down on

competition, and

anticipated that their paths

curiosity about Zelena's true capabilities grew as

Eventually, both of them made it to the final round where they would

met this player before during our visit to Toland University? Is she also a

she's actually in the same performing arts class as Violeta. You

Nolan's comment, Wade suddenly