Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 10

Before the freshman orientation started, Violeta returned to the lecture hall, where Zelena awaited her. The meeting in the afternoon was an excellent opportunity to show off, and Zelena valued it greatly. She brought two extra outfits in case she wanted to stand out among the new students.

Of course, she also brought an outfit for Violeta. After all, she thought Violeta couldn't afford any pretty outfits after returning to her impoverished family.

When Zelena saw Violeta, she handed Violeta a rectangular box with a smile on her face. However, her smile didn't reach her eyes, and a fleeting sinister expression flashed across her face.

"Sis, I brought a short Chanel dress for you. You can wear it at the freshman orientation this afternoon. You'll love it!" Zelena opened the box and took out the dress inside. It was a beautiful, plain, short, white Chanel-style dress. Anyone with good taste would appreciate it.

Sure enough, a female classmate nearby said enviously, "Wow! It's beautiful. It's this season's latest style, right? I saw it in a magazine!"

"Yes. This dress costs over ten thousand. Zelena, you're so nice to Violeta."

"I think this dress is a limited edition. It was in high demand, and most people couldn't get it!"

Violeta had previously given Zelena a hard time, but Zelena was now kindly giving her a gift. Violeta saw through Zelena's deceit, but everyone else was misled.

Violeta glanced coldly at the dress in Zelena's hands. If she remembered correctly, this dress had made her a laughingstock at the freshman orientation in her previous life!

Violeta initially thought that Zelena genuinely wanted to get close to her when Zelena gave her the dress. She had never expected Zelena to tamper with the dress!

It fit well at first, but the seams slowly started to come apart after she took a few steps because the dress was tight-fitting. As a result, the back of the dress slowly fell apart. It fell off her body shortly after she arrived at the freshman orientation. Her body was almost publicly exposed in front of everyone!

At that time, Violeta was utterly humiliated. Fortunately, a classmate quickly covered her with a jacket in time, which was how she managed to preserve her honor. Otherwise, she would have had to run away naked!

After that, Zelena came to her, crying and feigning ignorance. Zelena said it had nothing to do with her and blamed it on the servant for not checking the threads properly. She claimed the seams had come undone without her knowing.

Violeta had wanted to maintain a good relationship with Zelena in her past life. Coupled with her foolish obedience of wanting to repay Mr. and Mrs. Blake for their kindness, Violeta forgave Zelena. It was ridiculous when Violeta thought about it now.

Violeta casually reached out and took the dress from Zelena.

Zelena thought Violeta was accepting the gift. A cunning and devious expression briefly flickered across her eyes. "Sis, this dress will look good on you. I specially bought it for you."

Violeta sneered. "You bought it specifically for me? I think it's a trap you designed for me!"

Zelena was stunned, "What? Sis, I don't understand what you're saying."

"You don't understand what I'm saying?" Violeta picked up the short dress and pulled the back of the dress gently. The seams tore! If she wore it, she could barely take a few steps before it fell apart!