Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 65 Asking For Trouble?

Lunch in the cafeteria was served in disposable lunch boxes. The food was average, but Violeta wasn't picky and enjoyed her meal with everyone.

Kaylee took out a can of tuna fish from her bag and invited, "Vio, try this. My mom made it herself, and it's delicious! I can eat two servings of pasta alone with this!"

When they set out this morning, Kaylee's mother had prepared it just for her. Kaylee generously shared it with Violeta.

Violeta smiled, picked up a piece with her, and tasted it. She said, "It's delicious. Kay, your mom is a great cook."

Kaylee replied, "If you have time, you should come to my house for a meal!"

"Sure."

Hearing their conversation, a nearby member laughed and said, "Violeta and Kaylee, when we win the competition, our club will organize some activities for celebration."

Kaylee asked eagerly, "What? Really? Tell us more!"

They started discussing it excitedly while Violeta quietly enjoyed her meal.

When her lunch box was empty, she put down her purse and glanced at them. Since they were engrossed in their conversation, Violeta didn't want to disturb their enthusiasm. She said to Kaylee, "I'll throw away the lunch box."

"Okay, go ahead."

Violeta picked up her lunchbox and left. When she was about to throw it away, several girls emerged from the corner and blocked her way. They stared at Violeta with hostile gazes.

The sunlight streaming through the glass window illuminated the corridor and cast a long shadow on Violeta.

"Are you Violeta? Let's have a talk!"

Violeta's eyes narrowed slightly.

Twenty minutes later,

Kaylee and the others had finished their lunch, but Violeta still hadn't returned.

Everyone started packing up to go to the lounge area at the competition venue, but Kaylee refused to leave.

"Kay, aren't you coming? We have a competition in the afternoon. We only get an hour to rest when we leave now."

Kaylee glanced at her watch and said worriedly, "Vio isn't back yet. I want to wait for her."

Nolan also noticed that Violeta had been gone for a long time. He asked, "Where did Violeta go?"

Kaylee replied, "She told me earlier that she went to throw away her lunchbox, but there's been no sign of her till now. We didn't see her when we went to throw away our lunchboxes either." Nolan furrowed his brow and suddenly had a bad feeling.

The cafeteria was not that spacious, and Violeta couldn't have gotten lost.

"Yeah, we were so deep in our conversation that we didn't notice when Violeta left. She still hasn't returned. What's going on? You can't reach her on the phone either?"

Kaylee frowned as she held her phone. She explained, "I can't get through. I had tried earlier."

Everyone started to worry.

Zelena had remained silent throughout. She smirked at the time. Judging by the time, Violeta should have encountered the sports school's cheerleading squad. They have probably taught her a lesson now. It was a pity that she couldn't witness that miserable state when she was being taught a lesson.

She must stop the club from disrupting this.

Zelena quickly stepped forward and said, "Oh, don't worry. Violeta is a grown woman. It's unlikely for her to get lost. She's probably just in the restroom. Let's go back to the lounge and wait for her." Hearing this, some people shared the same thoughts.

"Yeah, Violeta is an adult. She's not a child who would get lost. Let's forget about this and go back to the lounge!"

"But it's unusual for her to be gone for so long."

"Yeah! And those people from the sports school-everyone knows they're not on good terms with us. Remember the incident where they attacked someone before?"

Kaylee became even more worried at the thought of this.

"No, I'm going to replace her. If you want to go to the lounge, go ahead. I'll search for her alone."

Zelena couldn't prevent Kaylee from searching for Violeta, but she could discourage others from joining her.

She did her best to convince everyone not to go after Violeta. She managed to persuade some of them, while others joined Kaylee in her search.

Nolan also joined.

Zelena anxiously watched as Nolan hurriedly went to replace Violeta.

Indeed, Nolan cared about Violeta, at least more than he cared about Zelena.

Kaylee quickly ran to the bathroom and looked around, but she didn't see anyone. Then she went to the area near the stadium to search for Violeta, but still couldn't replace anyone. Her worry grew. She made call after call, but no one answered the phone.

"Vio!"

Meanwhile, in a small grove behind the stadium, Violeta was cornered by the cheerleading squad. She looked at them helplessly.

"You called me here for this? Why? I haven't offended any of you."

The cheerleaders narrowed their eyes at Violeta and said, "You have a malicious heart. How dare you try to compete with our Hazel for Archer! You should know your place! B*tch!" Compete for Archer? Violeta looked at them in confusion and asked, "When did this happen? And as for having a malicious heart, where did that come from?"

"What's with the pretense? You even targeted members of your own club! We're going to teach you a lesson!"

Members of my own club?

Violeta instantly understood that Zelena was behind this.

Interesting! That girl even knew how to replace accomplices.

"Well then, there's nothing more to say."

Violeta suddenly smiled. She took off her coat and threw it aside. She challenged, "Bring it on! I can use this opportunity to warm up."

"Attack!"

While the situation in the grove grew intense, Nolan met Kaylee.

He asked, "Did you replace her?"

Kaylee shook her head and said, "No."

Nolan started to panic. He suddenly caught sight of Archer and his group walking not far away.

His eyes flashed with a dark glint as he walked over with Kaylee.

"Archer!"

Archer stood still with his hands in his pockets. He looked at Nolan, rushing over with an indifferent expression. He asked, "What's the matter?" "Did you guys take Violeta away!?"

"Violeta?"

The image of Violeta swinging her violet racket on the court that morning flashed in Archer's mind. He calmly replied, "No, I don't know her." Nolan grabbed Archer's collar. He revealed a rare hint of fierceness despite his usually gentle temperament.

"If it wasn't you, who else could it be?"

He had several disputes with Toland University in the past. Due to their rivalry in sports, Nolan naturally didn't believe Archer's words.

Archer pushed Nolan away with his eyes filled with disdain.

"Motherf*cker! Are you looking for trouble?"

His peers were eager to join in. Daggers drawn, a fight seemed like it would take place any second.

Kaylee quickly stepped forward to explain, "Wait! Calm down! Violeta is a member of our club. She disappeared from the cafeteria after lunch. We are very worried and looking for her. If you haven't seen her, it might be a misunderstanding. Vice President, please calm down."