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!

she couldn't afford the necklace, but now she was

water and said, "She thinks she's being clever,

Kaylee was shocked. "Who?"

going to introduce Polly to an excellent lawyer. She's an old friend of ours." Originally, Zelena could have stayed low after failing

"Wait.

her phone, and when Kaylee saw the name

exclaimed, "Shirley!? She's

a top student who had been bullied by Zelena so

to continue her studies, and perhaps due to her past experiences, she switched

QUMS

years later, she had become a

that had passed, Shirley had maintained contact with

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

time had

contact information to

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

someone reach out to her. Is she really that good? Why are you

en

the book, but even if she didn't charge you, she'd still go

"What's the difference?"

Polly still didn't understand.

paused, then said directly, "Other lawyers might have a one-in-a-million chance of being bribed, but Shirley will never be