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.

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

a limited edition, only five pieces were made!

at

market 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

glared, "Kaylee, you don't

their argument. "I don't want money, I just want the outfit. Without it, how can I go to Lucy's birthday party tomorrow? Violeta, you're not trying to

Violeta fell silent.

changed

an unexpected accident that ruined a dress

might have deliberately ruined the dress out of jealousy because she hadn't received an invitation to Lucy's

and Gillian exchanged a

So that's what

by Zelena,

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

God, you're so scheming! You can't go, so you don't want anyone else to go? How can you be

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. They must