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 with another

glass, noticed Zelena moving away. She continued her conversation, her thumb

pause, she looked over to where her glass had been earlier, only to find

distracted look and asked, "What's

wine

was probably taken by a waiter. It's just a dirty glass of wine,

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there was ash in her

truth, the wine was clear; her claim was just

something was

blonde waiter's acting

a bit better, Violeta

but his acting was really poor,

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

anxious expression seemed to scream, "There's

was empty yet he

moment Giulia suggested swapping their drinks, the waiter's face relaxed, and he quickly moved away after the

on his wrist that

sharp, and she was convinced something was amiss with

glass down, doing so right after receiving it from Giulia might seem like a

misunderstanding.

held onto the drink, looking for an

from