Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 571 Names from the Past

Violeta called back.

The phone barely rang before it was answered.

"Hello, Shirley."

Shirley's cheerful voice came through the line. "Vio, did I catch you at a bad time? I'm in Quinston and wanted to meet up for a meal, but then Polly mentioned you're filming in another city."

Violeta replied, "Yeah, I'm not in Quinston. Just finished filming. Shirley, once I wrap up here, we'll have plenty of chances to grab a meal. How's Polly's situation? Any progress?" Shirley filled Violeta in on the current status of the investigation.

Violeta felt confident in Shirley's abilities after all, she was an experienced criminal lawyer.

Shirley said, "I can't guarantee this will bring Zelena down, but clearing Polly's name won't be an issue."

Zelena wouldn't be foolish enough to have stolen the necklace herself.

As long as she wasn't the mastermind, Shirley's hands were tied.

She could only work within the law and couldn't twist the facts.

Violeta responded, "I understand. I brought you in to help clear Polly's name. I have other plans for the rest.

"By the way, if you have time, why not go see Zelena? It's been a while since you two met, right? I wonder if she'd even recognize you."

Shirley chuckled on the other end. "I will. How could I come back without seeing her?

"Vio, what did you mean by other plans? Do you need my help?"

Aster handed Violeta a thermos, and she took a sip of water.

In a calm tone, Violeta said, "Shirley, you've played pool before, right?"

"Pool?"

strikes the object balls to score points. But if the cue ball sinks into the pocket, it doesn't count." Shirley paused, thinking it over, and seemed to

saying that Zelena isn't your real

ball, then who

be

on clearing Polly's name. I need to get back to filming. We'll

replied, "Okay, I

hanging up, Shirley fell into deep

had a

time, Violeta was

she hinted

seemed

someone else. Content

use

a pawn

Who was this person?

"object ball"

use someone else to

years, she was still just

while but couldn't figure it out, so

touch with the lawyer Zelena

opposing lawyer was defending Celeste, so they had their first round of

objective was clear: they wanted to settle the matter

had no intention of

damage this has

be measured

monetary terms. We're not

vel

a

in court."

resolute Shirley was, the opposing lawyer had