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.

I'm not the one who'll lose,"

"We shall see."

Evelyn and Hattie exited the stage together,

a bit of luck." Evelyn's eyes hardened, a smirk playing on her

do you honestly think you're worthy

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

buzzed

and Evelyn looked ready

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

lounge and immediately messaged

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

Violeta readily

wait

keystrokes, exposed all the incriminating evidence she

gained traction on

black market for promotion, it

from Kaylee. The sheer volume of attention the scandal was receiving alarmed him. Without this concrete evidence, the organisers might have been able to sweep the issue under

the evidence was now undeniable. The organisers could no

Zelena happily 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 assistant hurriedly took the phone, dialled the photographer under the stage, and swiftly found

we have a major issue

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

glanced at the rapidly increasing viewership, feeling

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