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.

is this impossible? Betraying friends

What more can you argue about? Mr. Ecton, her attitude stinks.

our class end up

been silent all along, finally spoke up. She looked at the counselor and said, "I believe

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

was highly rigorous, with integrity and self-reliance as part of

petty theft incidents would definitely draw the school's attention. It was predictable that Kaylee's punishment would likely

a major disciplinary record or

was freaking out inside but didn't know how to defend

said, "I've got proof that Kaylee

Everyone looked at her.

Zelena frowned.

still have

is it?" the

calmly explained, "I sprinkled highlighter around

What?

"What does that mean?"

bag. So, I lightly dusted the edge of the envelope with a highlighter. Anyone who opened the envelope would leave traces

was the gold color in an eyeshadow palette used

touch of it on a white envelope wasn't obvious at all, especially to someone rushing and not paying attention to details

to their fingertips. Just check

didn't you bring

didn't she bring it up

it earlier, someone might have