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,"

"We shall see."

Evelyn and Hattie exited the stage together, their tension

still trash, even 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

"Hattie, do you honestly think you're

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

viewers buzzed with

Hattie and

stage, signalling the

the lounge and immediately messaged

and buy trending topics to stir up drama on

to the plan, Violeta readily agreed in the live

just wait and

took out her laptop and, with a flurry of keystrokes, exposed all the incriminating evidence she had gathered. Meanwhile, Kaylee, acting on Violeta's

quickly gained traction on

funnelled into the black market for promotion,

volume of attention the

undeniable. The organisers could no

brewing storm, Zelena happily applied makeup in the dressing room, anticipating her moment in the spotlight and Violeta's imminent downfall. She didn't

a major

director was busy switching camera angles and replied, "What's the

glanced at the rapidly increasing viewership, feeling

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