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.

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

for the eliminated teams. This round offered them an unexpected opportunity to re-enter the competition and reclaim their

arena for the competition, they were greeted with an unexpected and heartwarming surprise. A group of enthusiastic young fans had gathered at the front entrance, their

"Wow! It's Vio!"

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

the first 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 such attention. Violeta patiently signed autographs individually and exchanged a few kind words with each fan. Just as she finished the last autograph, two taxis pulled up to the curb.

sharp pang of

Violeta would gain fans just by participating in one

attract fans was impressive. If Violeta successfully debuts, she could become

past Violeta,

arena entrance, Hattie casually called out

has heard but has

and saw them. They were

guys are the captains of Eternal

maintain a polite smile. "Hi there," she greeted,

a smile at

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

Violeta comes from a major leaderboard player. You've

work, though. There's still some gap

and Hattie's

glances, unsure how to respond to the unexpected critique from these perceptive high schoolers. Damn kids,

This is so frustrating!

desire to continue chatting with them, didn't even want to maintain a

followed her and