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.

impossible? Betraying friends

Mr. Ecton, her attitude stinks. Let's report this

did our class end

along, finally spoke up. She looked at the counselor

the act. Don't let your friendship cloud your judgment. I'll report this matter to the school for serious action.

with integrity and self-reliance as part of

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

might face a major disciplinary record

but didn't know how to defend

"I've got proof that Kaylee didn't steal

Everyone looked at her.

Zelena frowned.

she still have

is it?"

highlighter around the edge of

What?

"What does that mean?"

explained, "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

in an eyeshadow palette used

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

their fingertips. Just check Kaylee's fingertips for any

didn't you bring this

didn't she bring it

had mentioned it earlier, someone might have washed