Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 237 Highlighter

"He really has bad character!"

"Kaylee stole the money. It's clear-cut, she was caught in the act. What more is there to say?"

Candy chimed in, "Yes, it's outrageous. The worst part is she's still close with Violeta. Stealing from her own good friend-so shameless! Is she trying to harm Violeta?"

Violeta remained silent.

Kaylee immediately shook her head, "I didn't steal the money. I have no idea why it was in my bag."

Violeta glanced down briefly, then looked up at Zelena standing in the corner.

Zelena smirked at Violeta.

It was like she was saying to Violeta, "Didn't expect that, huh? You got Kaylee to mess with me before, and now this is payback for her."

The counselor frowned. "Kaylee, you've got to explain this to me! Otherwise, I'll have to report this to the school for serious consequences!" Kaylee was at a loss for how to prove she was innocent.

Her mind was a mess.

"I swear I didn't steal that money. And even if I did, why would I be dumb enough to stash it in my own bag? I'm not that stupid."

Gillian interrupted her, "Why wouldn't it make sense? You're close with Violeta. She wouldn't think you'd do it, so maybe you saw a chance and took it!"

People nearby chimed in one after another.

Betraying friends isn't exactly rare these

more can you argue about? Mr. Ecton, her attitude stinks. Let's report this straight to the school and teach her a

unbelievable. How did our class end up with someone

She

"Violeta, I know you're close with Kaylee, but she was caught in the act. Don't let your friendship cloud

integrity

the school's attention. It was predictable that Kaylee's punishment would likely be stricter than Casey's

disciplinary record or even suspension from

out inside but didn't know how to defend

proof that Kaylee didn't

Everyone looked at her.

Zelena frowned.

have

it?" the

calmly explained, "I sprinkled highlighter around

What?

"What does that mean?"

"Before class, when I was changing clothes, I was worried about the class funds being unsafe in my bag. So, I lightly dusted the edge of the envelope with a highlighter. Anyone who opened the

in an eyeshadow palette used for

at all,

highlighter would stick to their fingertips. Just

you bring this up

didn't she bring

searching took time. If she had mentioned it earlier, someone might have washed away the gold