Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 172 Dig up Dirt

Only those who'd lived through it would truly understand how long that five to six years felt.

Two days later, Violeta headed to Sunset Cafe.

Kaylee had been working part-time there and had become close with Fiona and her husband.

Arriving at the cafe around 1.00 PM, Violeta found Kaylee yawning behind the counter.

"Hi, what can I get you? You can check the menu up there ... "

"Kaylee."

Kaylee's eyes brightened when she saw Violeta.

"Vio, you're back!"

Violeta smiled. "Yeah, I brought you something."

She handed Kaylee a small gift box from her bag. Inside were some ethnic-style jewellery she had picked up on the prairie, with special meaning.

Kaylee happily stepped out from behind the counter.

"I thought you weren't coming back until the end of the month!

"How was your trip? Tell me everything!"

Hearing the chatter, Fiona emerged from behind the curtain with a smile. "Vio, you're back."

"Yeah, Ms. Fiona."

Fiona, Violeta pulled out another gift from

being peak hours, and few customers around, Violeta and Kaylee went upstairs to

break, affecting business,

also attract customers through good reviews, with some old customer bringing new ones in as well. All in

Violeta shared

I wish I could

eagle named Hera? Wow!! I'd love to see

there's a chance, I'll take

"Deal!

into Hattie?!

suddenly exclaimed, "Wait, so the news about the island collapsing was about Hattie's mom's island? Haha, she used to brag in class about

while as they caught each other up

help, leaving Violeta alone on the

a message

didn't recognise the username at first, but the profile picture

had sent some crucial information,

need you to find out

a hacker to sabotage her

set that test, and maybe her post would have been picked up by other hackers before

Unfortunately, her cleverness backfired.

of information?' she

Violeta found it almost comprehensive. Zelena

was all about the Violeta from her previous life. They were

thinking about it sent shivers

I never would've stood a chance against

friend, only to be backstabbed by her! Gah, I was such an

her that are not widely known-I want to know her hidden secrets. She's currently dating Jasper, a senior at Toland University.