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!

the necklace, but now

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

Kaylee was shocked. "Who?"

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

paused. "Wait. Old

her phone, and when Kaylee saw the

exclaimed, "Shirley!?

a top student who had been bullied by Zelena so badly that she had to drop

She used the money to continue her studies, and perhaps due to her

QUMS

several years later, she had become

the years that had passed, Shirley had maintained contact with

advice. "Leave Quinston, go to another city to

time had come-she was

contact information to

hesitation, "Vio, I've already hired a lawyer to handle

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

en

lawyers work by the book, but even if she

"What's the difference?"

Polly still didn't understand.

said directly, "Other lawyers might have a one-in-a-million chance