Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 232

People had mixed opinions. Some said Violeta didn't know how to appreciate goodwill, while others supported her, saying she wouldn't compromise for small benefits.

But after this incident, Lucy and Violeta's relationship really hit a breaking point.

Lucy had invited Violeta, but her refusal definitely made their bad relationship worse.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, at the tennis court.

The tennis place just got some new gear, and they tossed out the old stuff.

Everyone heard about Violeta turning down Lucy's birthday bash and cheered her on.

The tennis club's rich kids were all over the place, but they couldn't stand the dance crew, so they did not feel Lucy's fancy party vibe at all.

"Violeta, way to go rejecting Lucy. People might think she's some big shot or something."

"Yeah, she's not my cup of tea."

Violeta just gave them a smirk and headed off to warm up on the court.

After she finished, she spotted Hayden and his crew rolling up.

Violeta went over and chatted with them for a bit. Suddenly, her phone rang with an electronic tone—it was Irene calling.

"Hello, Mom."

Irene's gentle voice came through, "Vio, come home earlier today. We're going out for dinner tonight."

Just as Violeta answered the phone.

Meanwhile, Zoren peeled an orange and said, "Do you guys know? Elle is flying back today."

Liam replied, "She's back today? I heard she was going to retire from the front line a while back."

Jasper chuckled. "Looks like Hade's family will need an extra table for the New Year party this year."

Hayden sat nearby and remarked, "She's changing careers this time. She's back."

Zoren asked, "Huh? Switching careers, to what? Is she leaving the military?"

Hayden replied, "I think she's going to be a news anchor. She's already got the position."

The Cohens only had this one daughter. Rumor had it that she got injured on her last mission, so she was back in Quinston to recuperate. Plus, she was getting on in years, so it was time for her to settle down.

Hayden knew a bit more insider info than the rest of them.

In short, when Elaine came back, she'd probably be the news anchor for the military channel.

After their chat, Violeta happened to finish her call.

"I can't train today. I need to head home early," Violeta said as she bent down to pack up her tennis racket.

"It seems like one of my dad's old army buddy's daughters is back. We're having dinner together tonight."

Zoren said, "Oh, you mean Elle."

Violeta was taken aback. "Yeah, it turns out you know about her too."

Liam said, "We were just talking about her earlier."