Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 215 Emeralds and Envy

"Pretty impressive."

At the tennis court.

After training, Violeta wiped the light sweat from her forehead with a towel.

Kaylee handed over a bottle of water from the side. "Vio, here you go."

"Thanks."

"Psh, what's there to thank for."

Kaylee walked in. "They're giving a speech in the auditorium again. Zelena and Hattie must be feeling pretty pleased with themselves."

Violeta took a sip of water, sat on the bench, and rolled up her pants legs to let them breathe. Her slender legs were fair-skinned, and even the veins at her ankles were visible. "They deserve to feel pleased when it's their time."

Kaylee said, "If Nolan hadn't invited you first, they wouldn't have been invited."

Violeta countered, "It's not about who Nolan invited. Even if Nolan had invited me, they still would have gone."

If Violeta had gone alone, Zelena and Hattie wouldn't have let it slide so easily. Who knows what trouble they would have stirred up?

It was better to let them attend. Besides, Violeta could have been more eager to step onto the stage herself.

stand your success. Focus on practicing before the

revealing an emerald bracelet on her

noticed the bracelet and couldn't see its beauty. "Vio,

and smiled. "My mom

Can

removed the bracelet and handed it over. Kaylee accepted it delicately, mindful of its value. Emeralds were pricey, so she

bottom revealed almost imperceptible flaws, its intricate structure visible only upon close inspection. Floating within were three colours of

is so beautiful, I can see why it must be valuable. I'll be extra careful not

replied, "Of course,

the bracelet, speaking familiarly to Violeta, "Obviously, you

I had something that precious,

"But whether it's glass or

I'll treat myself to a boutique visit tomorrow and

break, the two chatted and laughed, then left the tennis

two walked out of the tennis court together

unnoticed. Now, with

club members noticed the emerald bracelet on her wrist. Only a few people knew, like Kayle, that Violeta's bracelet

to buy similar bracelets for their girlfriends. This unintended trend unexpectedly boosted sales of

Zelena's attention. Discussions about glass bracelets even started

lustre could

to each other, "Look at Zelena's bracelet on her wrist.

better than mine. It even

after class where she