Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 185 Unraveling the Rumors

Zelena's competitive nature wouldn't allow her to be outdone, so even at a premium, she had to be the first to get the latest fashion. However, finding Hattie wearing the same outfit irritated her, though she had no choice but to grin and bear it.

Gillian and Candy were quick to show their appreciation.

Seeing their outfits, they exclaimed, "Hattie, Lena, this series is the latest autumn collection, right? The cuffs on the international supply have a plaid pattern, so you must have bought these abroad?" Zelena responded, "Yes."

Hattie added, "Of course."

In truth, the international versions weren't necessarily better than those from Hoiten.

Jour 24 was a Hoiten brand, renowned as the pride of Hoiten.

The problem was that it was so popular that it was impossible to find at local boutiques, forcing them to pay a premium to buy it abroad.

Rumors online suggested that the quality abroad differed from Hoiten's, not only in cuff design but also in fabric.

Hoiten preferred cotton and linen for comfort, custom-made for the Hoitenese market.

Foreign factories didn't consider this, resulting in stiffer fabrics.

In the entire class, only Zelena and Hattie were wearing the latest designs.

They were basking in the envious looks from their classmates when Violeta and Kaylee walked in, immediately stealing the spotlight.

"Look, Violeta is wearing another custom Jour 24 piece. See, the logo is different."

She didn't repeat any outfits last week either ...

that many, I'd post photos online and

not-so-subtle jab

swept through the performing arts department, making Zelena and Hattie's latest purchases look insignificant in comparison. In addition to

school forum was buzzing with posts suggesting that Violeta's Jour 24 clothes were

not to

business? How

who thinks her Jour 24 looks fake? I saw the

the only one who noticed. She's too popular on

website doesn't sell that design. No way hers is

Jasper? Maybe he's buying

she's just a gold digger

accusations stirred up a lot of drama on the

the chaos unfold,

Violeta was under

Kaylee were practicing when Nessie called out from the locker

"Vio."

"Huh?"

over here for

"Oh, okay."

rackets

room, Nessie pulled up the forum posts

the forum are about you. What do you want to