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.

thinking about it. "True, they can't stand your success. Focus on practicing before the championship and go win

took off her jacket, revealing an emerald bracelet on her

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

and smiled. "My mom bought

exclaimed, "It's so pretty! Can

over. Kaylee accepted it delicately, mindful of its value. Emeralds were pricey, so she handled them carefully to avoid

flaws, its intricate structure visible only upon close inspection. Floating within

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

replied, "Of course, it's

the bracelet, speaking familiarly to Violeta, "Obviously,

I had something that precious, I wouldn't risk wearing

chuckled. "But whether it's glass or emerald,

in agreement. "True. I think I'll treat myself to a boutique visit tomorrow and maybe get a crystal bracelet. Maybe a

chatted and laughed, then left the tennis court

of the tennis court together with their jackets in

worn the bracelet hidden under long sleeves and gone unnoticed. Now, with

and many tennis club members noticed the emerald bracelet on her

from a nearby boutique and rushed to buy similar bracelets for their girlfriends. This unintended trend unexpectedly boosted sales of flashy glass bracelets in nearby boutiques for several

attention. Discussions about

Zelena wore her emerald bracelet to class. Its lustre could be described as luxurious and

bracelet on

than mine. It even has that floating colour. So

her after class