Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 189 Freeloaders

When the three entered the hall, they found it divided into two smaller sections. On the left was Grace's, seemingly representing her affiliation with the left-wing faction of the dance world. On the right was Vivian's, symbolizing her affiliation with the right-wing.

After Violeta, Hazel, and Nydia entered together, they found that there weren't many people present yet. They went upstairs with their gifts to congratulate Grace.

Grace was socializing on the second floor, dressed in a light blue dress.

When Violeta handed her the Hetian sapphire bracelet and the knot tied necklace, Grace was thrilled. She immediately put them on, showing how much she liked them. "Come, let me make some introductions.

"This is Violeta White, my last disciple. Vio, meet Taylor Johnson, my junior ...

Violeta greeted Grace's friends one by one.

They were all very friendly and they exuded the aura of dancers themselves.

"

Upstairs, they discussed next year's Lotus Competition, while Violeta listened quietly on the side.

When the time was right, the guests downstairs started arriving.

Grace went downstairs with the other disciples.

But as soon as they arrived downstairs, they saw a group of people gathered around, with a middle-aged woman in a white windbreaker standing in the center, exuding elegance and charm. Her hair was up, and she also wore a sapphire bracelet on her wrist.

whispered to Violeta on the

need

else would be so rude? This was clearly Grace's banquet venue, yet there was Vivian, acting all big and important, as if

It was incredibly disrespectful!

the atmosphere around them

take it anymore and blurted out, "Vivian, what are you doing

the stairs, spotting Grace and the others

Despite being forty, she

you guys." Vivian smiled at

person next to Vivian unexpectedly said, "Isn't that Grace? I saw a sign outside. It's her fortieth birthday too. Looks

"Oh, no, actually, today's not my birthday. It's just that my husband has a business trip tomorrow. He didn't want to miss my birthday, so we decided to celebrate today." "Aww, you two are

Vivian's marriage was blissful.

Grace, now in middle age, still hadn't tied

happy marriage, Grace's life felt even lonelier, especially after losing both parents to illness

that moment

do it somewhere

moment, then glanced

people nearby also seemed a bit puzzled. "Isn't this supposed to be Vivian's birthday party?

It was pretty hilarious.

guys blind? Didn't you notice the sign at the entrance? Your spot

hall

on

on the