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?

Zelena turned away

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

a pause, she looked over to where her glass had been

look and asked,

wine I had placed there

It's just a dirty

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

had made an excuse that there was ash in her wine and nonchalantly

truth, the wine was clear; her

something was off about

blonde waiter's acting

bit better, Violeta would

but his acting was really poor, and

face said it all-Violeta keenly felt that

wine, and the waiter's anxious expression

was empty yet he

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

bruised tattoo on his wrist that was not

intuition was sharp, and she was convinced something was amiss with the wine. Thus, she never

to immediately set the glass down, doing so right after receiving it

misunderstanding.

held onto the drink, looking for an opportunity to discreetly dispose

suspicious, but upon seeing Zelena's triumphant look from the corner,