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

She continued her conversation, her thumb absently stroking the

over to where her

look

of wine I had placed there is

"It was probably taken by a waiter. It's just a

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

had made an excuse that there

wine was clear;

something was off about the

blonde waiter's acting

bit better, Violeta

his acting was

that

holding the wine, and the waiter's anxious expression seemed

empty yet he

face relaxed, and he quickly moved away after

on his wrist that

something was amiss

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

misunderstanding.

Violeta held onto the drink, looking for an opportunity to

upon seeing Zelena's triumphant look from