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.

not the one who'll lose," Zelena

"We shall see."

the stage together, their

piece of trash is 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 isn't the issue. The issue is thinking you're a

then added, "Hattie, do you honestly think you're worthy to be

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

viewers buzzed with

Hattie and

the stage, signalling the start of

the lounge and immediately messaged

leak Violeta's scandalous past and buy trending topics to stir up drama on the

readily agreed

wait

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

quickly gained

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

recording from Kaylee. The sheer volume of attention the scandal was receiving alarmed him. Without this concrete evidence, the organisers might

was now undeniable. The organisers could no longer feign

spotlight and Violeta's imminent downfall. She didn't know that the table had

a major issue with

and replied,

rapidly

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