Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 191

They each took turns speaking, boosting themselves.

Violeta finally understood what Nydia had mentioned before. She initially thought Nydia was overthinking, but it turned out she was spot on.

Grace cut them off bluntly. "I take on apprentices and I need to specifically introduce her to you? Who do you think you are?"

Vivian replied, "Grace, today's a good day, no need to be so harsh. We're all in the same industry and we're bound to run into each other. Even if you can avoid it, haha, your apprentices will still need to mingle in this circle, right? If we fall out, don't think I'm easy to push around!"

Threats.

Clear threats.

Grace and her crew couldn't do much about it.

But Nydia and Hazel would still have to mingle in this circle in the future.

A bit of behind-the-scenes manipulation to target them would be a piece of cake.

Grace's face instantly darkened.

"Then go ahead and try it."

The atmosphere immediately dropped to freezing.

A host next to Vivian stepped forward and said, "Come on, no need to be so tense. Let's not ruin the vibe. Grace, you're turning forty today and just took on your last apprentice. That's great news!

"We all know how high your standards are for apprentices. We just want to see for ourselves, right everyone?"

"Yeah!"

"Show us what this new apprentice can do."

When Grace took on Hazel and Nydia, they were winning competitions at ten years old.

They had incredible talent from a young age.

But Violeta was already an adult, and since Vivian and the others didn't know her before, it meant she definitely wasn't a dancer before.

Given Grace's high standards for apprentices, taking on someone who hadn't been dancing since childhood seemed pretty odd.

They just wanted to stir things up and see what Violeta can do.

But this was like asking someone's date to dance at a party. It looked like they want to see Violeta's skills, but in reality, they just want to take a jab at Grace.

Of course, Grace wouldn't let Violeta go out and dance.

"I'll say it again, this is my banquet hall. I've noticed some dogs just don't learn after one or two times, so don't blame me for using a stick the third time!"

Grace's words were very forceful, in line with her usual style.

Vivian's eyes shifted as she came up with a plan. She suddenly smiled and said, "Fine, fine, if you don't want to, we won't push it. Let's go."

Vivian turned around and glanced at the people beside her.

The host next to her winked and whispered in a not-so-quiet voice, "Oh, heard someone's been cosying up to a rich guy from Heokrish. Bet this new apprentice is his love child or something ... "