Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

CHAPTER 39

Chapter 39 Tennis Rackets For You

Violeta gave him a cold glance and ignored him.

Henry handed the water to Kaylee, who was sitting next to him. Perhaps he thought she was more approachable. “Here.”

Kaylee glanced at him and sarcastically replied, “Oh, you weren’t like this yesterday. Why are you so two–faced?”

Henry was taken aback for a moment and awkwardly smiled. “Yesterday was actually a misunderstanding.”

Kaylee retorted, “It wasn’t a misunderstanding. We were being too dramatic. Sorry for wasting your time.”

Henry had previously accused Violeta and Kaylee of being dramatic.

Now, Kaylee retaliated with sarcasm.

It seemed like holding grudges was her specialty.

Violeta couldn’t help but chuckle.

Coincidentally, it was their turn to play.

Kaylee said, “Vio, let’s go. It’s our turn.”

“Okay.”

The two of them left the resting area, leaving Henty standing awkwardly in place, still holding two bottles of water.

Candy walked over and said to Henry, “Henry, don’t try to please Violeta. She looks down on people like us. She used to be the heiress of Arlowand’s Blake family and lived the life of an upper– class person.”

“What?”

“However, she’s just a fake heiress. She’s still pretending to be high and mighty…

Candy exaggeratedly explained the relationship between Zelena and Violeta to Henry.

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She emphasized that Zelena was the real heiress, while Violeta was just a fake one.

Henry’s face changed immediately. “No wonder. She’s just a social butterfly. How dare a fake rich girl act so high and mighty! How disgusting.”

Candy said, “She’s deceived Jasper and his friends. We can’t afford to mess with her.”

Henry looked at Violeta, who was playing a match on the court and said fiercely, “Don’t worry, the club president changes girlfriends very quickly. Violeta won’t stay by his side for more than two months. When the president doesn’t want her anymore, I’ll make her regret it! How dare she humiliate me!”

Candy felt satisfied upon hearing Henry’s words.

Violeta and Kaylee successfully won the preliminary round.

If they won the round of 16 in two days, they would become official members

of the tennis club.

It was said that Jasper had booked the Heaven Hotel that night, and all the members who successfully joined the tennis club could attend the party.

During their free time at noon, Violeta would go to the Sunset Cafe with Kaylee.

Kaylee, remembering a previous meal, suggested treating Violeta to coffee.

Violeta did not refuse. She knew that if she did not let Kaylee repay this favor, she would always remember it.

It was rumored in the department that Violeta was getting close to Hayden and the other three because Violeta was Jasper’s new “plaything.”

However, only Kaylee knew that Violeta and the others were like siblings and they all treated Violeta as a little sister.

Kaylee was smart enough not to ask any inappropriate questions.

On the day of the finals.

Violeta was paired with Zelena during the draws.

Zelena used her connections to make it to the finals, and her method of

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dealing with opponents was simple,

She would simply bribe them. As long as they made it easy for Zelena, she would give them a sum of money.

Using this method, Zelena smoothly made it to the finals. Originally, she would have smoothly entered the tennis club, but unfortunately, Zelena encountered Violeta.

During the draw, both of them drew the same number.

“Number 7.”

Zelena opened the envelope and couldn’t believe her eyes. “Number 7…”

Upon hearing that, Violeta turned to look at Zelena.

Zelena also stared at Violeta in disbelief, clutching the piece of paper tightly in

her hand.

“What a coincidence.” Violeta smiled lightly. “I suggest you wear a face guard during the match this afternoon. I won’t go easy on you.”

With that, Violeta turned and walked away.

Zelena angrily threw the piece of paper on the ground, gritting her teeth.

How despicable!

Zelena swung her racket forcefully, refusing to believe that Violeta’s tennis skills were that good! It was all just hearsay.

Noon.

Violeta received an unexpected message from Hayden.

Only six words.

“Meet me at the back door.”

Violeta went to the back door and saw Hayden leaning against his sports car on the side of the road, dressed in a white casual luxury outfit. At that moment, he was slightly lowering his head and holding a phone in his hand. The sunlight was shining on him, making every strand of his hair appear

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golden

Then, Hayden raised his eyes and met Violeta’s gaze

Violeta’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she approached him. “Why did you ask me to come here?”

Hayden booked into her eyes and suddenly smiled. After that, he turned to open the front trunk and took out a set of tennis rackets to hand to Violeta

Her fair and slender hands looked beautiful against the black nylon bag.

“What is this?”

“Tennis rackets.”

Violeta paused slightly. “Tennis rackets?”

Hayden closed the front trunk and leaned against the car, looking tough as he said, “You like purple, right? I customized it for you. The finals are this afternoon, so it’s the perfect time to use them.”

Violeta did not expect Hayden to remember this

Without hesitation, she took the tennis rackets from him. When she opened them, she saw a purple and pink set, and the quality was visibly good.

“Is this a perk that every member of the tennis club gets?”

Hayden chuckled lightly and then placed his hand on Violeta’s head, ruffling her hair. “Only you have it ”

Violeta was taken aback and took a step back, her ears turning slightly red.

“Why are you touching my head?”

“If I want to touch it, I will. How about you touch mine?”

Violeta pursed her lips, gave him a disdainful look, and then continued to

admire the rackets.

“They’re so beautiful, I can’t bear to use them. I’ll accept it as a gift then, thank you.”

Hayden said, “No, you have to use them. If you don’t, you’ll be in trouble this

afternoon when I come to watch the match.”

Violeta did not believe that Hayden would actually do anything to her. So, she challenged him, saying, “I don’t believe you. All right, I’m leaving…

Just as Violeta tumed around with the rackets on her back, Hayden grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.

Caught off guard, she fell into Hayden’s arms and her fair neck was exposed to his gaze. He looked at it and lowered his voice, saying, “You’ll be in trouble if you don’t use them.”

Violeta raised her eyes and met his deep, mysterious gaze, her heart. pounding.

After she quickly regained her composure, Violeta took a step back.

“Do you even know what you’re doing?” she asked.

“If someone sees us, we’re done for! They’ll definitely say I’m up to no good…”

Hayden interrupted, “Well, that’s perfect. I don’t mind.”

He had gone mad.

Violeta’s heart skipped a beat, but luckily her rationality prevailed.

“Enough with the games. Let go of me, I need to go back.”

Upon hearing her words, Hayden released her wrist. “Go ahead, I’m going to watch the game this afternoon. Remember to use them.”

Violeta turned and ran away with the rackets without looking back.

She ran all the way back to the cafeteria, where Kaylee was waiting for her.

After sitting down, Violeta drank some water.

“What’s that and why were you in such a hurry?”

“Unbelievable.”

Violeta’s face turned red.