Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 208 The Power Play

After catching sight of Hattie, everyone's enthusiasm ignited like a blazing fire. Her presence infused the group with renewed energy and determination.

Violeta mused that in a previous chapter of her life, Hattie had been the undisputed champion of the college competition. Typically, she would have continued her winning streak to the finals. But now, she's facing off against Evelyn. Who knows if she'll be bested by Evelyn this time?

If that unfolds, it could alter the course of events entirely.

After 'The Mighty Dragons' emerged victorious, the Toland University forum hummed with congratulatory posts for the team.

Yet, securing just one win didn't guarantee an overall victory. They awaited the following match arrangements with hopeful anticipation.

But this livestream made Violeta a mini-celebrity online. Many people were drawn to her stunning looks and took plenty of screenshots from the stream to post on Facebook.

Violeta White hadn't set out to brand herself as an esports sensation. Still, her Facebook buzzed with people hyping her as the best esports star in this year's college competition.

Once people discovered her gaming ID, many started checking her game stats and adding her as a friend.

After Violeta's team won, Zelena and Hattie also scored victories.

Violeta got a bit of fame after the match, and Zelena was hoping for the same for herself. But to her surprise, there was barely any talk about her on Facebook, and even the school forum had very few mentions of her.

This considerable disappointment reminded Zelena of the fear she felt in her past life, overshadowed by Violeta.

So, she contacted the hacker Six again, intending to expose a scandal about Violeta and tarnish her reputation.

the cafeteria, she replied, 'Now's not the best time to strike. Aren't you worried about

'What

can beat her

silent for a

Yeah.

hacker's advice

now and Violeta still made it to the finals, there'd be no stopping her then. Even though Zelena hated to admit

victory made it clear to Zelena: Violeta was really good at

rate of over ninety-six percent against any

had to do it right. She couldn't

her would make her the target of massive online hate. Her popularity would backfire, turning her into a public

if she doesn't make it to the finals. And if Zelena wins the championship, she'll ride that wave of attention to the

decided to hold off for now. 'Alright, you're right. We should wait and see if that witch even makes it to the finals

away her phone and continued

"Vio, who

Violeta replied, "Zelena."

chatting with Zelena? Isn't she your

you

money. Kaylee nodded eagerly. "Of course! How

beckoned her closer, and Kaylee

what she knew

about Shirley's ordeal, Kaylee was