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

"We shall see."

Evelyn and Hattie exited the stage together,

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

added, "Hattie, do you honestly think you're worthy

"You!"

Evelyn turned and left.

viewers buzzed with

was that about? Hattie and Evelyn looked ready

music filled the stage, signalling the start of the

into the lounge and immediately

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

readily agreed in the live

wait

a flurry of keystrokes, exposed all the incriminating evidence she had gathered. Meanwhile, Kaylee, acting on Violeta's instructions, took Shirley's incriminating voice recording to the event

gained traction on

black market for promotion, it skyrocketed to

assistant 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, the organisers might have been able to sweep the issue

The organisers could no longer feign

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

we have a major issue

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

glanced at the rapidly increasing viewership, feeling

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