Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 324

Violeta sat behind a small table nearby, gleefully munching on sunflower seeds.

So great!

After finishing her salary settlement, Zelena came out and caught Violeta's gaze.

The two exchanged looks across the street.

No words were needed; it was all understood without speaking.

Zelena glared coldly at Violeta.

Just wait. I would settle all these scores sooner or later.

A black Cayenne drove up, and Zelena got in and left.

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A few days later.

The new semester at Toland University started, and the temperature dropped in Quinston.

It was mid-month of the last month of the semester.

The crew of Spring Isn't Blooming was supposed to come to Toland University around this time to cast actors.

However, they didn't show up. Instead, they announced the cast lineup on Facebook, with Zelena landing the lead female role.

This news created a stir in the class.

Only a few people knew that the crew was coming to the school for casting.

But Zelena was someone everyone in the class knew.

Josh had spent a lot of money, so from the moment the show was officially announced, the marketing on Facebook went into overdrive.

When Zelena reappeared after a few months, it was in a surprising way.

There was a lot of talk in the class. While only a few people openly discussed it in the large group chat, private conversations were full of chatter.

On the forums, everyone was discussing the news.

People who didn't know Zelena had heard the rumors about her being expelled.

Those who did know her were filling in those who didn't.

Zelena was the previous student council president, but she was later expelled.'

I heard she was expelled for abusing her position and embezzling funds.'

I'm not sure about the exact details of her expulsion, but I know it wasn't just about embezzlement. It had to do with her getting involved with the daughter of one of our university's chancellor.

Chancellor's daughter? The one in her first year?'

No, it's someone in the third year. Ahem, I won't say who. It's a sensitive topic and I don't want to offend anyone.'

If it were just about embezzlement, they'd have just removed her from her position and suspended her classes. But being expelled from school in her third year—how many cases like that have there been in recent years?'

Oh wow, this is juicy!'

I was catching up on old gossip on the forums and heard something about a third-year student having a complicated relationship with Zelena. Something about a fake daughter? Can someone tell me if that's true or not?'

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