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 to engage with

her conversation, her thumb absently stroking the rim of

looked over to where her glass

Violeta's distracted look and asked,

wine

was probably taken by a waiter. It's just

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

made an excuse that there was ash in

truth, the wine was clear;

was off

blonde

better,

acting

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

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

was empty yet he lingered, an

waiter's face relaxed, and he

bruised tattoo on his wrist that was

she was convinced something was amiss with the wine.

after receiving it

misunderstanding.

the drink, looking for

triumphant look from the corner, Violeta