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," Zelena

"We shall see."

Hattie exited the stage together, their

sneered, "A 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,

do you honestly think you're worthy

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

viewers buzzed

was that about? Hattie and Evelyn looked

captains exited, music filled the stage, signalling

lounge

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

to the plan, Violeta readily agreed

just wait and

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

quickly gained

by Zelena's money funnelled into the 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. Without this concrete evidence,

evidence was now undeniable. The organisers could no longer feign

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

a major issue with the

angles and replied, "What's

at the rapidly increasing viewership,

exposed online," the assistant blurted out. "The scandal is