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 play

revelation was hard

been secretly sharpening her chess

Zelena tightened her grip. She acknowledged that Violeta was always one to keep tricks up

Violeta at board number 2 and Zelena at number

the previous round, the competitors here

stage, Wade was observing the matches on a tablet, pausing to watch Violeta at board number

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

peered over to view the

moves are quick and

agreed with a nod.

monitor

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

to the next

youth belies your

pieces. "It's merely

"Luck has little to do with

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

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

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

history, Violeta anticipated that their paths

capabilities

to the final round where they would face each other. Zelena reaching the finals surprised Nolan, but Wade recognised

to Toland University? Is she also a

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

hearing Nolan's comment, Wade