Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 211 Unexpected Encounters

Violeta patted her shoulder. "This money was originally owed to you by Zelena. I promise I'll keep working on getting back at her, including ensuring you get your share."

Shirley, touched by Violeta's gesture, wiped away her tears before voicing her curiosity. "Why do you want revenge on Zelena too? Is there some personal issue between you two? Violeta lowered her eyelids, not revealing too much. She said, "Leave Quinston, gather your strength in another city, and return when you're ready and strong enough." "Okay, I understand. Thank you," Shirley replied.

That night, Shirley left Quinston on a late-night flight.

Violeta and Kaylee went to the airport together to see Shirley off. After watching the plane take off, they left together.

Under the night sky, they walked out of the airport together.

"It feels good to do a good deed," Kaylee remarked.

"Vio, you're a good person," she added.

Violeta didn't want to claim she was a good person because everything she did was aimed solely at Zelena.

"People have many sides, Kay. What you see now is just one part of who I am," Violeta replied calmly.

Violeta's intuition was right on target.

The next day, Zelena went to the nursing home to find Shirley, only to learn from the director that Shirley had quit and disappeared without a trace.

Zelena came up empty-handed, thinking Shirley had left out of fear.

After some reflection, she couldn't rid herself of the sense that something felt off, though she chose not to linger.

the weekend drew closer, the tension began to rise. The first round of the semifinals had concluded, resulting in the elimination of half the teams. For those who remained, this weekend represented a fresh start and

eliminated teams. This round offered them an

unexpected and heartwarming surprise. A group of enthusiastic young fans had gathered at the front entrance, their excitement palpable as they saw

"Wow! It's Vio!"

forward, clutching MLSS merchandise and posters, hoping to get her autograph. Violeta

time, Violeta felt the thrill of being surrounded by fans and asked for autographs. In her past life as a minor figure in the entertainment industry, she had never received

sharp pang of

thought that Violeta would gain

aback. She had to admit that Violeta's ability to attract fans was impressive. If Violeta

Hattie walked past Violeta, their faces expressionless, as they entered the

towards the sports arena entrance, Hattie casually

but

heads, and saw them. They were slow to react at first,

them said, "You guys are the captains of Eternal

a polite smile. "Hi there," she greeted, hoping to connect with these

also forced a

supporters. However, their following words caught her off guard. "We've been following your matches," one of the students remarked earnestly. "You're good, but Vio is on another

major leaderboard player. You've

still some

and Hattie's

respond to the unexpected critique from these perceptive high schoolers. Damn kids, what are they

This is so frustrating!

with them, didn't even want to maintain a

followed her and also walked