Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 228 Jealousy and Deception

Hattie had coffee in her cup today! So what spilled out was coffee.

Zelena wailed, "What am I going to do? I was planning to wear this outfit to Lucy's birthday party, and now it's ruined... I haven't even worn it once. It took so much effort to get this new suit ... Tears welled up in Zelena's eyes, making her look very pitiful.

Hattie glanced at her and then turned to glare at Violeta. "Are you two blind? Don't you watch where you're going? Now look, you need to pay for the clothes!"

Gillian jumped in, "Even if they wanted to pay, they couldn't. This outfit took Lena a lot of effort to get. I heard it's a limited edition. The Quinston boutique only had five pieces, and they're all sold out. And the party's tomorrow, there's no way to get a replacement in time!"

Violeta glanced at the outfit in Zelena's hands.

A coffee stain near the shoulder stood out clearly against the beige fabric.

But...

The outfit looked familiar.

It was an O'Hara new release, one that Irene had passed on.

new releases were sent to her first for selection. Anything she didn't choose was then made available to boutiques. Luxury brands catered to the wealthy. For someone

five pieces were

you're going to pay, you should compensate at the current market price! This outfit's price has already

price? If we're compensating, shouldn't it be for the price Zelena paid? The prices for these clothes are so inflated every season. If we follow your logic, if

you

I go to Lucy's birthday party tomorrow? Violeta, you're

Violeta fell silent.

changed the entire

an unexpected accident that ruined a

dress out of jealousy because she

exchanged a glance,

that's what

guided by Zelena,

an invitation, and now Zelena's dress

don't want anyone else

in, "Yeah, everyone knows Lucy's birthday party is the Toland University Socialite Gathering. Only the well-known people get invited. Some people flaunt their status as the campus belle of Toland, but they didn't get an invite.