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 straight to the school

How did our class end up with

finally spoke up. She looked at the counselor and said, "I

but she was caught in the act. Don't let your friendship cloud your judgment. I'll report this matter to the school for serious action. Such incidents

integrity and self-reliance as part of

draw the school's attention. It was predictable that Kaylee's punishment would

a major disciplinary record

but didn't know how to defend

proof that Kaylee didn't

Everyone looked at her.

Zelena frowned.

have something up

it?" the

explained, "I sprinkled highlighter around the edge of the envelope

What?

"What does that mean?"

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 envelope would leave traces of gold shimmer

color in an eyeshadow palette used for

white envelope wasn't obvious at all, especially to someone rushing and not paying attention

to their fingertips. Just check Kaylee's

bring

didn't she bring it up

If she had mentioned it earlier, someone might have washed away