Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 257 Absence

Gillian and Candy chimed in agreement, "Yeah, everyone stop complaining. Crab feasts aren't all that great; eat too much and you'll end up with gout!"

On the third day in town, Violeta visited the riddle guessing stall and noticed a change in the rankings.

Her previous score had been surpassed, pushing her to second place.

Since she was already there, she decided to try her hand at the riddles again.

After an hour of effort, Violeta boosted her score to over eighty points, overtaking the second place with just over thirty points, thus reclaiming her spot at the top. She even won a small rabbit-shaped lantern.

In the afternoon, she tried her hand at shadow puppetry, which was a novel experience.

Hattie's plans to earn extra credits were thwarted by Violeta.

Consequently, on the third day, Hattie stayed put at the inn, spending the day watching variety shows.

The next day, they returned to Quinston.

A week later, the list of credits earned in the town came out. After verification, Violeta had earned a total of six credits.

Hattie, on the other hand, didn't earn a single credit and even faced a complaint from the riddle guessing stall owner.

However, such complaints didn't bother Hattie much; she was more concerned about the possibility of failing her finals, spending the next week in the library. Through Zelena's connections, she privately arranged dinners with a few teachers, gave some gifts, and managed to secure her grades for the finals.

Zelena sold this favour to Hattie, who promised to take Zelena to Harbor City to meet Hannah during the winter break.

Zelena knew this was a turning point and wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Half a month later, the finals arrived.

top spot

classmates went their separate ways, and Toland University officially

...

and snowing. Today's

glow across the room where Violeta reclined on the sofa, engrossed in her phone. Outside, as the weather chilled, Tuna's fur thickened noticeably. Yet, indoors, where the fire blazed, he lay by the

schedule grew frantic, keeping her away

theatre, preparations for the Spring Gala were in full

and Anton toiled long hours, commuting early and returning late

White household, Violeta found herself

she wanted to, taking Tuna to the park, while Hera, off getting a custom headgear abroad, might not return until after

Across the entertainment landscape,

creation, 'Night On

he both filmed

Channel during primetime. The series showcased Nolan's talent and was backed by significant

impressed by its quality production and

indeed, within just two

had become an overnight sensation, his Facebook following exploding by the millions

the beginning of

his junior, faced

him while working on the promotional MV for 'MLSS' and shooting posters. Staff, upon

consistent: "Sorry, I don't know

offered reassurance, "No worries, Violeta. You're in performing arts as well, and I have a good eye for talent. You're destined for stardom too!" Violeta smiled graciously, "Thank you

year looming, Violeta knew bigger challenges awaited her, building

unfolded as Violeta anticipated, sophomore year would witness Hattie and Zelena springing into

luminaries in their circles had left their mark in

Drawing from Violeta's recollections

during their second