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.

one who'll lose," Zelena

"We shall see."

Evelyn and Hattie exited the stage together, their tension

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

honestly think you're worthy

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

buzzed with

Hattie and Evelyn looked ready

the four captains exited, music filled the stage, signalling the start of the 20-minute

lounge and

past and buy trending topics to stir up drama

the plan, Violeta readily agreed in the live broadcast

wait and

exposed all the incriminating evidence she had gathered. Meanwhile, Kaylee, acting on Violeta's instructions, took Shirley's

quickly gained

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

director noticed the explosive trend on Facebook and received an anonymous recording from Kaylee. The sheer volume of attention the scandal was receiving alarmed him.

was now undeniable. The organisers could no

applied makeup in the dressing room, anticipating her moment in the spotlight and Violeta's imminent downfall. She didn't know that the table had turned! The

we have a major issue with the

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

the rapidly increasing

out. "The scandal is all over Facebook, and the live