Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 218 Scandal Unleashed

Zelena, brimming with confidence, had meticulously prepared two sets of strategies for the finals. She had prepared one strategy to defeat Violeta and another to neutralise Hattie. As the live broadcast commenced, the four captains took the stage for the draw.

Zelena feigned politeness, gesturing to Violeta, "Vio, you first."

Violeta, not one for formalities, stepped forward and selected a number ball.

The live comments flooded in.

"She sounds a bit fake."

"What's the deal between Zelena and Violeta? Why does she call her Vio?"

"Maybe they're close off-camera? There's nothing wrong with calling someone intimate."

Violeta drew number 1, Evelyn drew number 3, and Hattie drew number 4, leaving Zelena with number 2.

The matchups were set.

The host announced, "Alright! 'The Mighty Dragons' vs. 'Eternal Warriors', 'Spring Blossom' vs. 'Flame Vanguard"! Let's give them some time to prepare."

Descending the stage, Violeta exchanged a meaningful glance with Zelena.

Zelena was inwardly gloating.

"Think you'll win?" Violeta asked.

the one who'll lose,"

"We shall see."

exited the stage

if it manages to crawl out of the garbage. Don't think you're anything special just because you've had a bit of luck." Evelyn's eyes hardened, a smirk playing on her lips. "Being ordinary isn't

honestly think you're worthy to

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

viewers buzzed with

about? Hattie and

captains exited, music filled the stage, signalling the

backed into the lounge and immediately

and buy trending topics to stir

Violeta readily agreed in the live broadcast

just wait

then took out her laptop and, with a flurry of keystrokes, exposed all the incriminating evidence she had gathered. Meanwhile, Kaylee,

gained

black market for promotion, it skyrocketed to the top of the

sheer volume of attention the scandal was receiving alarmed him. Without this concrete evidence,

The organisers could no longer

the dressing room, anticipating her moment in the spotlight and Violeta's imminent downfall. She didn't know that the table had turned! The assistant hurriedly took the phone, dialled the photographer under the stage,

we have a major issue with

was busy switching camera angles and replied, "What's the fuss? This is a

rapidly increasing viewership, feeling

has been exposed online," the assistant blurted out. "The scandal is all over Facebook,