Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 301 Earphones

The police would continue their investigation.

However, acquaintances told Grace not to hold out too much hope, as the driver was dead, and even if there was evidence, it would be difficult to find the truth without his testimony. After the call, Grace was filled with disappointment.

Even though she knew something was fishy about the incident, she had no evidence.

Hazel and Nydia had been by Grace's side since childhood, and Grace was heartbroken and powerless over what had happened to them.

However, Grace didn't have much time to wallow in sorrow.

After composing herself, she turned and left the parking lot.

Grace hadn't taken two steps when she saw Vivian up ahead, carrying a bag and walking gracefully toward a black BMW. Vivian used a car key to open the door and then searched around inside the car. Standing in the shadows, Grace found Vivian's actions strange.

This wasn't Vivian's car, so what was she looking for in someone else's car?

And the competition wasn't even over yet, how could Vivian, as the leader of a dance troupe, leave so early?

Suddenly, Grace remembered her encounter with Simon backstage. He had the same perfume scent as Vivian, could this car be Simon's?

With this thought, Grace took out her phone, snapped a photo of the black BMW, and sent it to her old friend. She instructed, "Can you check if this car belongs to Simon? Need quick!"

Minutes later, her friend confirmed her hunch. "Yes, it is. I was looking for you earlier, thought you'd left. Why are you hiding in the parking lot? The competition's over. Hurry back, they're about to announce the results."

Grace's heart sank as her suspicions were confirmed.

So, it was Simon's car.

And Vivian had his keys? What was going on between those two?

Vivian retrieved a room card from the

off in her own

from the shadows,

"if your reputation is tarnished one day, you'll only have yourself to

time to dwell on it now. The results were about to be announced, and she needed to get back

Fifteen minutes later.

competition results were finally

the Gold Award for The 14th Lotus Award for

other rankings

Vivian won the performance gold medal and a bronze

erupted in jubilation, while those who fell short masked their

embraced Grace

had become the biggest dark horse of this year's

Lucy couldn't shake a feeling of unease

backstage area

left the backstage area

also left with her troupe to attend a celebration dinner before heading

texted Vivian about the awards, but

in Lucy's mind, though she couldn't quite grasp what

finished changing and

restaurant and planned to take Violeta and some old friends from the organizing committee

were still in Simon's jacket pocket, and she wanted to get them

she couldn't find Simon anywhere

it. Where did

how would she get her earphones

then, Grace appeared

are you done

turned around, looking troubled. "Ms. Parker, why don't you guys go first, I need to find