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.

it seemed Violeta

hard

Violeta have been secretly sharpening

that Violeta was always one to keep tricks up

round commenced with Violeta at board number 2 and Zelena at

round, the competitors here were likely

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

to gauge Violeta's 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

over to view the

quick and decisive, suggesting

agreed with a nod. "Certainly appears

continued to monitor her game with the

that

effortlessly to the next

your youth belies your mastery of

"It's merely good fortune, nothing

has little to do with

2, Violeta's eyes met Zelena's,

glare emanated from Zelena, but Violeta responded with a serene gaze

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

anticipated that their paths would inevitably converge in the

true capabilities grew as the

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 Wade recognised her, recalling a past interaction at Toland

have we met this player before during our visit to

she's actually in the same performing arts class as Violeta. You had lunch together once," Nolan

hearing Nolan's comment, Wade suddenly