Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 235 Class Funds Is Stolen

Various departments of the school were heading out on separate trips.

The Performance Department had set their schedule for next week.

Over the next two days, after counting the number of people who want to go, they could set off next week. Following class discussions, many students eagerly signed up, though a few prefer staying home.

Overall, most students are willing to join in the fun together.

After counting the numbers, they chose someone to lead and coordinate with the student council.

"You can volunteer if you're interested. If no one steps forward, I'll take charge of organizing the group."

Quietly from the back, Kaylee remarked, "Who would want to take on the lead? It's so exhausting. What if the students don't listen and something goes wrong? Who could handle that responsibility?"

"I bet Zelena might be willing...

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Before the words had even finished, Zelena in the front row immediately volunteered by raising her hand.

Kaylee said, "See, I knew it! Zelena indeed wanted to step up."

However, what surprised everyone was that...

After Zelena raised her hand, she surprised everyone by saying, "I believe Violeta would be a great fit to lead our class. Violeta has strong leadership skills. She led her squad effectively during military training and has the highest expertise in our class. She'll surely excel as a leader."

Violeta was puzzled.

"Wow,

aware of the strained

one expected Zelena to

nodded after hearing Zelena's words. "Indeed, I also think

to decline, saying, "I'm

you say you're not suitable? If you can't do it, who in the class dares to say

high position from which it would be hard

academic achievements truly ranked first in the

performance indeed ranked first in the class without question. No one could surpass

provided the counselor with a clear reason to choose Violeta as the

refuse again. This time, you'll be

"Okay."

handed over the class funds to Violeta and instructed her to

significant portion had been spent on previous activities, but Zelena had also contributed last semester. Therefore, there was still a surplus from

hundred dollars might not sound like much, but it was

rich second-generation students like Zelena and Hattie. The average college student's monthly living expenses were only two to three

Violeta signified a trust placed in

this money were to go missing, Violeta's credibility within the

the counselor to get their share of the class funds from Violeta. "Violeta, Mr. Ecton let us come to

led them to the locker room where the money was stored. Unexpectedly, when they reached the locker, opened it, and looked inside, they discovered that

briefly faltered as she searched through the bag's compartments,

amiss, Kaylee approached quietly and asked, "Vio,

"The class

widened in disbelief. "How