Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 566 Old Friend

However, aside from Polly's loyal supporters, many self-proclaimed "rational" netizens were promoting the narrative that Polly herself was to blame. "Why is this person accusing Polly and not someone else?"

"What does this vague video prove? Isn't it possible that Polly herself put on a hat and mask to steal the necklace?"

Violeta acknowledged the online skepticism and said, "Yes, I know."

"Could it be Zelena again? Is she the one framing Polly?"

Having experienced so much at Toland University, Kaylee immediately suspected Zelena, even though she didn't yet know all the details.

"She once falsely accused me of stealing class funds! She's an expert at this kind of dirty trick."

It doesn't take many dirty tricks-just the ones that work.

Kaylee had been thoroughly disgusted by Zelena's tactics back then.

Luckily, they were just students at the time, so the impact wasn't as severe.

But Polly's situation was much worse.

As a public figure, being dragged into this mess would undoubtedly affect her career prospects.

And besides, it was utterly humiliating!

couldn't afford the necklace, but

water and said, "She thinks she's being clever, but she's actually digging her

Kaylee was shocked. "Who?"

lawyer. She's an old friend of ours." Originally, Zelena could have stayed low after

"Wait. Old friend?

when Kaylee saw

"Shirley!?

had been bullied by Zelena so badly that she

her studies, and perhaps due to her past experiences, she switched from science to law, going on to study law

QUMS

she had become

the years that had passed, Shirley had maintained contact with

Quinston, Violeta had given her some parting advice. "Leave Quinston, go to another

had come-she was

Shirley's contact

company had already found a lawyer, but after receiving Violeta's recommendation, she expressed her hesitation, "Vio, I've already

hesitated and replied, "Well, fine, I'll have someone reach out to her. Is she really that good? Why are you insisting on Shirley Tillery? I've never

en

explained, "Other lawyers work by the book, but even if she didn't charge you, she'd still go all out

"What's the difference?"

Polly still didn't understand.

lawyers might have a one-in-a-million chance