Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 221

After careful consideration, Zelena suspected that Kaylee had used information to bait her earlier, and it was highly likely that it was under Violeta's instructions!

At the time, Zelena was too shocked by Kaylee's possession of the incriminating material and worried about the consequences, leading her to act impulsively.

However, the involvement of the hacker puzzled her.

What about Six the Hacker?

Was the hacker also bought off by Violeta?

How did that woman wield such power?

Hattie interrupted her thoughts, "Have you dealt with that girl named Shirley?"

Zelena replied, "I already confronted her. She's left Quinston. I can't find her, but if she dares to return, I'll make her pay!"

Hattie leaned against the couch and said, "Since we're friends, let me give you a tip."

Zelena's expression changed.

"What?"

Hattie didn't want Zelena to fall so quickly.

They were still publicly known as friends at school, and Hattie suspected Violeta's involvement in this incident.

She needed Zelena to counter Violeta.

Therefore, Zelena was still useful.

"Tell me, what's the tip?" Zelena asked.

Hattie smirked. "This incident isn't a big deal. The reason it's trending is because someone is buying traffic behind the scenes."

She grabbed a piece of paper from the coffee table, tore it in half, and placed it beside her diamond hairpin.

"Which do you think is more attention-grabbing, a piece of scrap paper or my hairpin?"

Zelena understood immediately.

Hattie was suggesting she divert attention from her scandal by creating a bigger one.

"I get it," Zelena said.

Hattie patted Zelena's shoulder. "I've given you the method. It's up to you now. I need to go compete. Good luck."

With that, Hattie left the lounge.

Having grown up around Hannah, Hattie knew many public relations tactics.

Who said the public's eyes were discerning?

If you covered them, they wouldn't see anything.

Zelena watched Hattie leave, her eyes narrowing.

She knew Hattie had ulterior motives for helping her.

Zelena had previously bribed the club to have Hattie's team throw the finals, but now she was disqualified.

She wouldn't let her money go to waste.

If she couldn't win the championship, neither could Hattie.

Zelena called the club. Having learned of her disqualification, the entertainment department asked, "Ms. Reid, about your previous instructions ... "