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?

turned away to

Zelena moving away. She continued her conversation,

where her glass had been earlier, only to find it

distracted look and

"The glass of wine I

waiter. It's just a dirty glass

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

approached the gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there

truth, the wine was clear; her claim was just a

sensed something was off

blonde waiter's acting

bit better, Violeta

fooled, but his acting was

all-Violeta keenly felt that he was very concerned about this glass of

waiter's anxious expression seemed to

empty yet he

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

a faintly bruised tattoo on his wrist that was not fully

was amiss with the wine. Thus,

right after receiving it from Giulia might seem

misunderstanding.

for an

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