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. She continued her conversation, her thumb absently stroking

her glass

look

wine I had placed there is

probably taken by a waiter. It's just a dirty glass of wine, no need to worry

"Hmm," Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there was ash in her wine and nonchalantly set the glass down

was clear; her claim was

something was

blonde waiter's acting

a bit better, Violeta

acting was

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

the waiter's anxious expression seemed to

tray was empty yet he

suggested swapping their drinks, the waiter's face relaxed, and he quickly moved

faintly bruised tattoo on his wrist that

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

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

misunderstanding.

the drink, looking for an opportunity to discreetly

merely suspicious, but upon seeing Zelena's triumphant look from the corner, Violeta was certain the wine had