Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 273 A New Semester

Violeta enjoyed her first fondue of the year and posted a few photos on her social media.

The short winter break of just one month ended just like that.

Four days later.

Toland University started its new semester.

Due to Violeta's foot injury not yet healed, her registration and related activities were all scaled back.

Kaylee was furious upon learning that Violeta fractured her bone because of an unruly child while skiing.

"Those unruly kids are despicable. Vio, back in my hometown, there's a dog we used to feed regularly. When I returned this year, I found those kids had cut its ears off. And their parents didn't even think it was a big deal. It infuriated me!"

"Don't be fooled by their age. Some of these kids can be really malicious!"

Violeta didn't comment further. She didn't believe in the notion that humans were inherently good.

Indeed, some children were born more like little devils than angels.

As Violeta had expected, Nolan didn't return to school to continue his classes this semester. Discussions about senior Nolan's sudden fame dominated the school forum.

The position of student council president was now vacant, and a new election would be held to fill it.

Violeta's ankle injury prevents her from training at the tennis court anymore.

During the free time between classes, Violeta often spent her time at the coffee shop.

After reporting to school at the start of the semester, Zoren and the others didn't attend classes much. Liam completed the formalities and officially took over responsibilities at his family's company. Hayden didn't even come personally to report. Rumor had it that he was not even in Quinston and had been in Newham all this time.

Only Zoren and Jasper currently have more free time. They occasionally come back to school to visit clubs.

Before her ankle fracture, the promotional MV for MLSS that Violeta filmed had been released and featured on the official website, sparking a new wave of popularity.

Toland University wasn't primarily known for its film school, although it did have a performing arts department. Each year, only a few students manage to gain widespread recognition.

Toland University emphasized nurturing and developing students' talents and character.

Therefore, when a celebrity emerges from the school, it always causes a stir among the student body.

After the start of the semester, two noteworthy events deserve mentioning.

The first was Nolan's debut in Night On the River, which became a sensation.

The second one was Violeta's promotional MV for MLSS.

With Nolan no longer at school, Violeta had become the prominent figure seen around campus.

The new batch of freshmen were currently undergoing military training, and Violeta's team's record remained unbroken.

When Violeta went to the cafeteria to eat, she noticed quite a few eyes on her, especially after some glanced over her from head to toe, finally settling on her ankle.

However, Violeta pretended not to notice and carried on as usual.

"Look, it's her. Isn't she beautiful? And she's holding the military training record."

"What's wrong with her foot?"

"She's indeed beautiful. No wonder she won first place in the last campus belle pageant!"

"I thought her face in the MV was just edit and effects. I didn't expect her to look so exquisite in person."

"I heard on the forum gossip that she was once with the senior president of the tennis club?"

"Hasn't that been debunked? They're just good friends."

"Well, where there's smoke, there's fire. Even if it's denied, I still have my doubts..."

"Didn't someone also leak that Violeta stole someone else's eighteen years of life? Is that true?"

Amid the gossip around her, Violeta carried her food and left with Kaylee, replaceing a corner to sit and eat in peace.

Kaylee said, "It's so annoying. I think I understand why Zoren and the others didn't want to eat in the cafeteria before."

With their previous level of fame at school, every time they came, they were bound to hear more gossip and chatter than before.

Not long after they sat down together, Zelena and a few others walked to the empty seats beside them.

Of course, they intentionally came over to hassle Violeta.

As soon as they sat down, their voices "casually" drifted over ...

Candy said, "Lena, did you really succeed in the audition? Aren't you supposed to start filming as early as next week or at the latest mid-month? I envy you so much!"

Zelena blushed. "It's all thanks to

Hattie introducing me. It's really thanks to Hattie's help. I guess 'm

just lucky. The director said

fit the

female lead image for this film."

Gillian added, "Hattie is really amazing. Both of you have roles! Unlike us, we might still have to wait for the crew to come and choose actors before we can be selected ... "

Hattie smirked and casually said, "No need to worry. Once I'm on set, I'll see if there are any suitable roles to arrange for you guys, too."

Gillian looked pleasantly surprised, "Really? Hattie, you're too kind."

"Indeed, you two are undoubtedly

the most promising in our class. Getting a chance to act in a film in sophomore year isn't something everyone can achieve. What if she's the top in our department? It doesn't guarantee roles, right? Shooting an MV is nothing compared to this, wouldn't you agree?"

"Hahaha."

Candy burst into exaggerated laughter. Gillian, if you say that, it might upset certain 'top of the. department' people. She worked so hard but ended up not achieving anything. Haha... "