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?

off her doubts, Zelena turned away

She continued her

where her

noticed Violeta's distracted look

wine I had placed there is

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

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

Giulia approached the gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there was ash in

truth, the wine was clear; her

sensed something was off about the

the blonde waiter's

bit better, Violeta

his acting was really poor,

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

wine, and the waiter's anxious

tray was empty yet he

the waiter's face relaxed, and he quickly moved away after

on his wrist

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

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

misunderstanding.

looking for

Zelena's triumphant look from the corner, Violeta was certain the