Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 235 Class Funds Is Stolen

Various departments of the school were heading out on separate trips.

The Performance Department had set their schedule for next week.

Over the next two days, after counting the number of people who want to go, they could set off next week. Following class discussions, many students eagerly signed up, though a few prefer staying home.

Overall, most students are willing to join in the fun together.

After counting the numbers, they chose someone to lead and coordinate with the student council.

"You can volunteer if you're interested. If no one steps forward, I'll take charge of organizing the group."

Quietly from the back, Kaylee remarked, "Who would want to take on the lead? It's so exhausting. What if the students don't listen and something goes wrong? Who could handle that responsibility?"

"I bet Zelena might be willing...

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Before the words had even finished, Zelena in the front row immediately volunteered by raising her hand.

Kaylee said, "See, I knew it! Zelena indeed wanted to step up."

However, what surprised everyone was that...

After Zelena raised her hand, she surprised everyone by saying, "I believe Violeta would be a great fit to lead our class. Violeta has strong leadership skills. She led her squad effectively during military training and has the highest expertise in our class. She'll surely excel as a leader."

Violeta was puzzled.

Kaylee remarked, "Wow, is she serious?"

The class was aware of the strained relationship between Zelena and Violeta.

No one expected Zelena to recommend Violeta as the leader!

The counselor nodded after hearing Zelena's words. "Indeed, I also think highly of Violeta. Violeta, what are your thoughts?"

Violeta tried to decline, saying, "I'm afraid I'm not suitable."

Zelena immediately interjected, "How can you say you're not suitable? If you can't do it, who in the class dares to say they're better than you?"

With these lofty remarks, Violeta was thrust into a high position from which it would be hard to retreat.

Violeta's academic achievements truly ranked first in the class, unmatched by anyone.

Violeta's academic performance indeed ranked first in the class without question. No one could surpass her.

Now that Zelena had recommended Violeta, it provided the counselor with a clear reason to choose Violeta as the leader.

"Violeta, you don't need to refuse again. This time, you'll be the team leader."

"Okay."

Seeing Violeta agree, the counselor was pleased. He immediately handed over the class funds to Violeta and instructed her to use them wisely.

The class funds were collected at the beginning of the school year. A significant portion had been spent on previous activities, but Zelena had also contributed last semester. Therefore, there was still a surplus from last semester, totaling nearly 900 dollars.

Nine hundred dollars might not sound like much, but it was also not insignificant.

There were few rich second-generation students like Zelena and Hattie. The average college student's monthly living expenses were only two to three hundred dollars, so this amount was almost enough for them to live for two months.

Handing this money over to Violeta signified a trust placed in her.

If this money were to go missing, Violeta's credibility within the class would certainly take a major hit!

In the afternoon, after their physical education class, three classmates, who were not going to the Old Town, discussed with the counselor to get their share of the class funds from Violeta. "Violeta, Mr. Ecton let us come to collect the money."

The three of them together amounted to 90 dollars. It was the counselor who sent them, so Violeta didn't say anything. She led them to the locker room where the money was stored. Unexpectedly, when they reached the locker, opened it, and looked inside, they discovered that all the class funds in the bag were gone!

Violeta's expression briefly faltered as she searched through the bag's compartments, but found nothing.

Noticing something amiss, Kaylee approached quietly and asked, "Vio, what's wrong?"

Violeta calmly responded, "The class funds are gone."

Kaylee's eyes widened in disbelief. "How could this happen?"

Violeta remained composed.

But Kaylee was utterly shocked. Being an ordinary student, she could fully grasp the emotions tied to losing 900 dollars if it were in her possession. The other three waiting nearby, noticing Violeta's delay in retrieving the money, approached and asked, "How much longer do we have to wait?" "What's happening? Are you unwilling to give it to us?"

"Mr. Ecton told us to come to get it. Are you saying you can't give it to us?"

Violeta placed the bag inside the locker and calmly said to them, "Yes, I can't give it to you. The class funds have been stolen."

The three of them were shocked.

They were shocked.

"What!?"

One of them shouted loudly, "Everyone, come over! Violeta lost the class funds! Our money is gone!"

At this moment, after finishing their physical education class, everyone was changing clothes. Upon hearing this shout, all eyes turned towards them. "What? Our money is gone?!"

"What's going on? Does this mean we can't go to the Old Town?"

"Violeta is unreliable. She was given the class funds this morning, and now in the afternoon, the money's gone. Could she have used it herself?"

"Is the class fund really gone? What do we do now?"

Though not a large sum, everyone's money was pooled together. Losing the class fund would definitely stir up anger among the students.