Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 229 Unveiling True Value

The camellia series was also a limited edition from O'Hara this season, but it wasn't as well-known as the petite luxe collection Zelena had chosen. The reason was simple.

Firstly, the camellia series wasn't sold in Auratia this season, so it wasn't popular domestically.

Its style was more elegant and grand, favored by royalty like the Wiltonshire duchess and Irene, who had specially arranged to have it brought from abroad. It exuded a low-key, luxurious, and restrained charm Secondly, the petite luxe collection had been overused by influencers on social media, with everyone claiming it made them look like true socialites. There were numerous knock-offs online, and it had been hyped up excessively.

The petite luxe collection that Zelena liked had also been sent to the White residence, but Irene found it too common and didn't choose it, leaving the camellia series for Violeta.

Violeta hadn't worn it yet, and giving it to Zelena was actually a win for her.

But it was just a dress, and Violeta didn't mind giving it away to get rid of bad luck.

...

When the servant brought the dress, Violeta was still in class.

So, the servant took it to the office and asked the advisor to give it to Violeta.

After class, the advisor came to the classroom.

"Violeta, your dress has arrived."

"Okay."

Violeta went up, took the dress, and handed it to Zelena, who was sitting in the front row.

The original O'Hara packaging bag had been discarded, and the servant had used a plain white bag, which didn't look as fancy as the boutique's gift box.

However, the bag was no less prestigious because it was an exclusive O'Hara membership bag. Many bloggers even used it as a fashion accessory, calling it the most expensive bag from O'Hara. Only top-tier members received this bag, making it a status symbol of wealth. So, this simple bag was enough to determine whether someone was truly affluent.

"Here's your replacement," Violeta said, putting the bag down and walking towards the back of the classroom.

Zelena hesitated, but before she could speak, Hattie sneered, "What kind of bag is this? Did you dig it out of the trash?"

Candy added, "Yeah, what good stuff could be in that bag? Violeta, you ruined Lena's limited edition outfit. That jacket alone cost over 4,000 dollars. Do you even understand what a limited edition is?" Gillian pushed the bag aside disdainfully. "Ugh, it's disgusting."

Hearing this, Violeta stopped.

"Why don't you open it first before you judge?"

She assumed they knew about luxury items, but apparently, they didn't.

Once they saw the camellia design, a classic O'Hara element, they would recognize its value.

While Violeta was being ridiculed, Zelena felt a secret delight.

However, with many classmates and the advisor present, she couldn't drop her facade.

So, she pretended to be gracious as she took the dress out of the bag.

"Violeta, even if you can't afford to replace it, just apologize and I'll forgive you. You don't need to pretend you can. Although my petite luxe outfit isn't cheap, I wouldn't push you to the edge over a single dress.' As she unpacked the dress, Zelena didn't expect much from Violeta's replacement.

Seeing the grey color, which she found unappealing, she said, "Violeta, I'm not picky, but you could have at least chosen something decent. This grey looks so old-fashioned!

"Even if you gave me something from Jour 24, I wouldn't complain ... "

Zelena trailed off as she noticed the camellia brooch on the chest and the camellia pattern on the collar.

She recognized these as O'Hara's signature elements. The tag confirmed it was O'Hara, with the word "camellia" in English.

Violeta had replaced her dress with something from O'Hara?

Zelena was genuinely surprised. However, she quickly dismissed it.

This dress, while from O'Hara, looked like an old design from years ago. It couldn't compare to her current season petite luxe outfit!

"Violeta, where did you get this dress?

"This dress is so outdated, unbelievable.

"If you can't provide a proper replacement, then don't bother. I thought you'd give me a petite luxe, but instead, you bring this grandma grey thing? It's ugly and outdated." Zelena held the dress while Hattie rested her chin on her hand, looking at it mockingly.

However, as sunlight hit the white shopping bag, the O'Hara logo reflected back at Hattie. Her mocking expression slowly faded, replaced by one of disbelief.