Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 635 Suspicious

The stark contrast between their receptions made Ophelia even more bitter toward Violeta. She grabbed a nearby glass of wine and gulped it down, trying to drown her frustrations. Meanwhile, Violeta clinked glasses and shared drinks with Jay and others at the gathering.

From her spot in the corner, Zelena watched the scene unfold with a sense of satisfaction.

She drank it! That's perfect!

A smile began to form on her lips.

However, just then, Violeta's gaze swept over and locked with hers.

Zelena froze; Violeta's clear eyes seemed to pierce through her, knowing and controlled. Then, casually, Violeta raised her glass again and took a sip.

For some reason, Zelena felt as if Violeta had everything under control, just from that look in her eyes.

In an instant, Violeta looked away, making Zelena wonder if that intense eye contact had been just her imagination.

Zelena had attempted to outmaneuver Violeta multiple times before, always without success.

Will it fail this time too?

No, it won't. This time, Violeta can't possibly escape.

She's already drank the wine, so how would she get away from this?

her doubts, Zelena turned away to engage

Zelena moving away. She continued her conversation, her thumb absently stroking the rim

a pause, she looked over to where her glass

distracted look and

responded, "The glass of wine I had placed there is

just a dirty glass of wine, no need to worry

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

the gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there was ash in her wine and nonchalantly set the glass

the wine was clear; her claim was just

had sensed something was off

blonde

a bit better, Violeta would

but his acting

his face said it all-Violeta keenly felt that

Giulia was holding the wine, and the waiter's anxious expression

tray was empty yet

drinks, the waiter's face relaxed, and he quickly moved away

also noted a faintly bruised tattoo on his wrist that was

convinced something was amiss with the

to immediately set the glass down, doing so right after receiving it from Giulia might seem like a rejection,

misunderstanding.

the drink, looking for an opportunity

but upon seeing Zelena's triumphant look from the corner, Violeta was certain the wine had been