Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 216

Gillian and Candy, sitting beside Zelena, smugly chimed in, "Oh, Lena bought this emerald bracelet during her summer trip to Verdancia. You guys can forget about it. It's impossible to find!"

"Yeah, bracelets are just starting to become popular now, but Lena already had hers."

They continued to flatter Zelena, "It seems Lena is always ahead of the fashion curve!"

Zelena basked in their compliments, modestly replying shyly, "Oh, it's not as impressive as you say. Bracelets have always been classic! But mine was indeed purchased in Verdancia, so you might not be able to find it."

Several female classmates looked at each other and thought to themselves.

It's just a glass bracelet, even if it's from Verdancia, so what? Zelena's being way too snobbish.

One of the girls, whose family was also quite well-off, felt a prickle of annoyance at Zelena's words.

She said, "Zelena, you could just tell us where you bought it. We could easily get a purchasing agent to buy it for us. It's just a matter of spending a bit more money."

Zelena chuckled, deliberately being coy. "I said you can't buy it, and you really can't, even with a purchasing agent."

The girl was speechless at her words.

"Is it a limited edition?"

Zelena waved her hand adorned with the bracelet in front of them. "Not a limited edition. It's just that there's only one like this in the entire world."

"It's just glass. How can there be only one?"

Zelena laughed, a hint of disdain in her eyes as she looked at the girl who had asked. "This isn't glass! It's jadeite. Obviously, you've never seen jadeite before!"

"Hahaha!"

Gillian and Candy burst into harsh laughter.

From the back of the classroom, Violeta and Kaylee paused their packing, drawn by the raucous laughter erupting near the front.

Kaylee asked, "Vio, what's all that about? They're acting like lunatics."

Violeta glimpsed the bracelet on Zelena's wrist. "Just Zelena flaunting her new bracelet. It's got nothing to do with us. Let's head to training. Last game before the finals tomorrow."

"Speaking of," Kaylee grinned, "Guess who snagged tickets to the finals? This girl right here! I'll be cheering you on from the stands!"

Violeta was genuinely surprised and touched by Kaylee's thoughtful gesture.

Tickets to the finals were notoriously hard to get, and Kaylee specifically went to get the tickets.

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