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.

amount on clothes and accessories. As a member, she was invited to luxury brand events, and each season's 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 like Irene, limited editions were something she could buy ahead of everyone else. So,

only five pieces were made! They're all sold out. How are you going to

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

the price Zelena paid? The prices for these clothes are so inflated every season. If we follow your

"Kaylee, you don't understand...

Without it, how can I go to Lucy's birthday party tomorrow? Violeta, you're not trying to keep me from going just because

Violeta fell silent.

words changed

had been an unexpected accident that ruined a

deliberately ruined the dress out of jealousy because

Gillian exchanged a

what it

guided by Zelena,

an invitation, and now Zelena's dress is ruined.

can't go, so you don't want anyone else to

flaunt their status as the campus belle of Toland, but they didn't get an invite. They must be seething with jealousy, scheming behind the scenes, and