Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 54 The Tramp Is George

George, a talented individual in the computer science department at Toland University, comes from an ordinary working-class family. However, his exceptional skills in computer science have earned him support from Toland University, exempting him from paying tuition fees and granting him significant scholarships annually.

Furthermore, numerous companies have sought George's programming expertise, enabling him to support his parents and purchase a house in Quinston, achieving financial independence. George can often be found in the cafeteria or the library at Toland University, which are his usual hangouts.

Previously, when Hayden wanted to install artificial intelligence programs on the top floor of Liberty Grove, he approached George to write the program. However, George declined the offer.

While George is undoubtedly a genius, he is also known for being difficult to work with, making him unaffordable for most people. Hayden didn't waste too much time on him. Instead, he sought out an overseas company to finish the renovations and Al programming.

Given this information, Violeta began to understand how Zelena managed to approach George.

It is likely that Zelena heard about George's reputation as a computer science genius and strategically positioned herself in the library or cafeteria to have a chance encounter with him. From there, she gradually utilized her skills to manipulate George and turn him into her accomplice.

Otherwise, Violeta found it hard to believe that Zelena, who previously showed disdain for George, would suddenly become friends with him. It must be George's reputation as a genius that prompted her to actively pursue a connection with him.

Every step taken by Zelena was meticulously calculated, as she had long been preparing for the future.

Meanwhile, in her previous life, Violeta was still struggling with her living expenses.

Violeta never stood a chance against Zelena.

Unfortunately for Zelena, she was a step too late in this life, and she would have to experience the bitterness of being intercepted.

Zelena and her companions returned to school.

Earlier that morning, Zelena had spent nearly three thousand dollars at the café, unaware that it belonged to Violeta.

She and her friends came back to school. Candy asked, "Lena, did you know that café belongs to Violeta?"

This remark hit a sore spot, but Zelena suppressed her anger and replied, "I had no idea."

Gillian said, "Seems like this Violeta is quite resourceful. Even you didn't know about her café..."

Having already suffered enough from this incident, Zelena didn't want to discuss Violeta any further. She interrupted and said, "Alright, enough already. Let's not mention her again. You guys go to the classroom first. I'll head to the library."

After speaking, Zelena turned around and walked away.

Gillian and Candy stood there, stunned.

Zelena arrived at the library, knowing in advance that the computer genius George often frequented it to surf the internet.

George was undoubtedly a valuable connection that Zelena couldn't afford to miss!

Establishing a relationship with George would greatly assist Zelena in managing online data in the future.

She had heard that George was a homebody!

In order to get close to George, Zelena had dressed up, wearing a pure and innocent pleated skirt. She refused to believe that the geeky George wouldn't be moved by her appearance! Initially, she had planned to cause trouble at Violeta's café, but little did she know that Violeta owned the café herself.

With her luck running out, Zelena urgently needed to regain her confidence.

She went to the library, where the librarian had been bribed by Zelena. Upon seeing Zelena's arrival, the librarian quickly approached and said, "Zelena, you're here early. George hasn't arrived yet." Zelena frowned. "Didn't you say he usually comes to the library at this time? Why hasn't he come today?"

The librarian replied, "I don't know, but even though he hasn't arrived, you can wait for him at that seat over there."

Zelena was speechless, but she had no choice.

She went to the seat where George often sat and waited, taking out her phone to take a picture of her appearance. After confirming that there were no flaws, she felt relieved.

After a while, George arrived at the library with his computer.

Originally, he intended to go to his usual seat, but to his surprise, as soon as he approached, he noticed Zelena occupying it!

George immediately recognized Zelena as the woman who caused trouble at the café and even complained about him, claiming she was a germaphobe.

He had a negative impression of this woman and even felt a bit repulsed.

So George decisively grabbed his computer and sat on the other side, maintaining a distance from Zelena.

Unaware of George's arrival, Zelena waited for ten minutes without seeing anyone, and she couldn't help but feel anxious. She got up and went to replace the librarian, asking, "Excuse me, didn't you say he would be here soon? I've been waiting for so long, so why hasn't he arrived yet? Did you get the information wrong?"

The librarian paused for a moment and said, "No way! I just saw him enter."

"He came?" Zelena looked surprised. "Where is he? I didn't see anyone."

The librarian stood up from her seat and scanned the seats in front. She spotted George sitting by the window and pointed at him.

"That's him right there."

Zelena followed the librarian's finger and saw the disheveled George.

She was shocked!

What??

This unkempt man in the café is George??

Zelena's face turned pale, and she was too shocked to say anything.

If this man was indeed George, then her plan to make a good impression on him had already failed before it even began!

Zelena almost lost her balance and took two steps back, quickly contemplating what to do.

She didn't want to miss out on George, a potential powerful ally in the future, so she had no choice but to gather her courage and walk over, sitting across from George.

George noticed someone sitting in front of him and furrowed his brows slightly, lifting his eyelids to take a glance at her.

Zelena smiled awkwardly and said gently, "Hello."

It took every ounce of willpower not to roll his eyes. George wouldn't entertain Zelena with a greeting.

He couldn't be bothered and continued to look at the computer screen.

Zelena thought that George didn't dislike her since he ignored her, so she quickly said, "I came to apologize to you. I'm really sorry for what happened in the coffee shop earlier. Actually, my friend told me to say that. I have no prejudice against you..."

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"Are you finished?"

George closed his notebook and left, heading to the third floor of the library.

"Wait ..."

Zelena called out twice, but George just walked away.

She sighed helplessly. It was over!

It was all because of Violeta!

If it weren't for her, she wouldn't have offended George!

Now, how could she regain George's favor?

Violeta worked diligently in the coffee shop all day and didn't close until the evening.

When calculating the day's earnings at night, Fiona and her husband jumped up happily.

Seeing their joy, Violeta felt happy too.

"This money is enough to cover the operating expenses of the shop's equipment. I heard that there is also a shop for rent on the second floor. If business continues to be good, I will consider taking over the upstairs shop and connecting the two floors."