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.

can't stand your success. Focus on practicing before the championship and go win

jacket, revealing an emerald bracelet

see its beauty.

and smiled. "My mom bought it for me while

so pretty! Can I

mindful of its value. Emeralds were pricey, so

its intricate structure visible only upon close inspection. Floating within

must be valuable. I'll be extra careful not to break it," Kaylee remarked, returning

replied, "Of

the bracelet, speaking familiarly to Violeta, "Obviously,

precious, I wouldn't risk wearing it

whether it's glass or emerald, it's all

think I'll treat myself to a boutique visit tomorrow and maybe

chatted and laughed, then left

walked out of the tennis court together with their

worn the bracelet hidden under long sleeves and gone unnoticed. Now, with her jacket off, the emerald bracelet shimmered with such

club members noticed the emerald bracelet on her wrist. Only a few people

thought she had bought it from a nearby boutique and rushed to buy similar bracelets for their girlfriends. This unintended trend

attention. Discussions

emerald bracelet to class. Its lustre could be described as luxurious and was completely different

it, students in the back row whispered to each other, "Look at Zelena's bracelet on her wrist. It's so beautiful and glossy. I

looks way better than mine. It even

her after class where she