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?"

points. But if the cue ball sinks into the pocket, it doesn't count." Shirley paused, thinking

saying that

was the cue ball, then who

be Celeste, could

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

I won't keep

Shirley fell

always had a

time,

she

it seemed she

someone else. Content

use

as a

Who was this person?

"object ball" she mentioned

to use someone

these years, she

thought about it for a while but couldn't

touch with the

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

clear: they wanted to settle the

Shirley had no intention

this has caused

be measured

monetary terms. We're not

vel

a settlement-see

in court."

the