Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 239

Everyone left.

The counselor pulled Violeta aside to ask her about what happened earlier.

Violeta said, "I saw Zelena rubbing her fingers with water. She's the main suspect!"

The counselor looked serious. It wasn't that he didn't believe Violeta, but he didn't want to rush to conclusions.

After all, without clear evidence, the counselor knew jumping to conclusions could upset Zelena and cause other issues.

The counselor sighed inwardly again.

Being an employee isn't easy.

Was the sprinkler valve really set off by accident?

If the sprinklers hadn't gone off, Zelena would definitely be in trouble.

"Okay, since the class funds weren't stolen, today's incident should be a warning for them. You can go now."

Violeta pressed her lips together.

Kaylee asked, "Are we just going to let this slide?"

The counselor sighed, "What do you expect me to do?"

...

"Let's go."

Violeta calmly left the office.

Kaylee walked out with Violeta.

She vented, "It's unfair. Zelena was obviously suspicious. Letting it slide like this will just boost their confidence, and they'll push even harder next time."

Violeta understood where the counselor was coming from. After all, he wasn't the principal who could call all the shots at the school.

The counselor was under pressure, but it was natural to want to protect oneself in situations like this.

"It's normal for the counselor to play it safe. After all, we have no evidence, and the sprinkler valve wouldn't go off for no reason. Someone must be helping them from outside."

"What should we do then?"

Violeta thought for a moment. "Let's go, first check the surveillance cameras in the hallway."

…

Somewhere else, on the school rooftop.

Hattie leaned against the wall, smoking. Standing nearby were Zelena and Benson.

"That was close."

Zelena breathed a sigh of relief. "Luckily Benson happened to pass by, or we would've been caught."