Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 313 The Unraveling Crisis

Zelena couldn't accept the news and needed time to process it.

She immediately turned and left the office.

The advisor stood up. "Zelena, where are you going? We're not done talking! What kind of attitude is this?"

Zelena turned back, her eyes a bit red. She looked at them without the respect she once had and said bluntly, "What's there to talk about? If it comes to that, I'll just drop out." After all, attending Toland University was just a step in her plan, a mere stepping stone.

Now that she was already in her senior year, it didn't matter if she didn't finish. She had already made the connections she needed, and a degree wasn't essential.

Besides, the Blake family was wealthy enough to send her abroad for further education if necessary.

Zelena wasn't bothered by the school's disciplinary actions. She had stayed at the school mainly to suppress Violeta and to maintain her image as a model student. But now, with everything falling apart, there was no reason to stay.

In hindsight, she thought she should have been more like Hattie, embracing her "rich girl" nature without pretending.

At least she would have enjoyed herself more.

With that, Zelena walked out of the office.

Gillian and Candy were waiting for her outside. When they saw her, they rushed over with concern. "Lena, how did it go? Did you clear things up?"

Zelena gave a cold laugh, glanced at them, and left without saying a word.

Gillian and Candy exchanged confused looks, not knowing what had happened.

The teachers in the office were furious at Zelena's rude attitude.

The academic committee member stood up.

"This is unacceptable. We need to call her parents to the school! If necessary, we'll expel her."

advisor nodded, "Alright, I'll

and locked herself in her apartment at Liberty Grove, making herself

hard, finally coming to a

had such smooth sailing, no wonder she didn't fall into the

always felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint

were always people around

like Jasper and Liam,

have known Violeta's true identity

had left, probably found

was the

wonder Violeta could wear custom pieces from Jour 24, afford to open a café, and take island vacations. No wonder she had

of emerald.

wonder she had such great opportunities, like

because she had the

and even more

the afternoon, the advisor called Zelena's parents, who were far away in

mistakes at school and

them to come

if possible, warning that

didn't improve, the school would have

situation, Zelena's parents immediately called her after hanging up with the

phone was off, so they contacted the

answered the call. "Mr. Blake,

asked

concierge glanced at the

has been locked in her

said, "Please give her the phone. I need

replied, "Okay,