Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 59

When Zelena glanced over, she noticed Violeta walking alongside Kaylee.

Zelena's eyes fell on Violeta, and a hint of resentment flashed in her gaze.

Every afternoon after their final class, Violeta would accompany Kaylee to the cafeteria for dinner before heading home.

As they exited the cafeteria, they would pass by the small court on the west side, where Nolan would always be playing basketball. At a seemingly casual moment, Nolan would pause to take a drink and glance towards the two figures in the distance.

The west court was the route they had to take to return to their dormitories after leaving the cafeteria.

Zelena turned to look at Nolan and noticed that his gaze was still fixed in that direction. A sense of dissatisfaction welled up in her heart, and she called out, "Nolan!"

Nolan shifted his gaze away and looked at her. "Is there something else you need?"

Zelena clenched her teeth.

When Nolan looked at Violeta just now, his gaze was softer, but when he looked at her, it was filled with unfamiliarity and indifference.

What was happening?

Why did that woman always seem to obstruct her?

Zelena was furious inside, but she couldn't show it on her face to Nolan.

However, there was no point in staying any longer.

"Well then, I'll leave now, Nolan."

"Okay."

Nolan put down his water and continued playing on the court without looking back.

Zelena stood in place, watching Nolan's retreating figure, and quietly clenched her fists under her sleeves.

At this moment, a ball suddenly flew out of the court and headed straight towards Violeta with incredible speed.

Kaylee happened to be tying her shoelaces as Violeta stood waiting beside her. The ball came at them from the side at lightning speed.

"Watch out!"

Violeta heard the sound of the wind and instinctively turned her head slightly. The basketball grazed her ear and flew past, causing her hair to flutter.

When Zelena saw this, she thought fiercely in her heart, 'Why didn't it hit her? She's so lucky!'

The basketball bounced twice on the ground. After that, Violeta kicked it with her toe, sending it flying into her hands.

"I'm so sorry, could you throw the ball back to us?"

The voices of the boys on the court sounded apologetic and playful. So, Violeta turned around with the ball in her hands.

Nolan stood on the court and looked at her with gentle eyes.

Kaylee stood up from the ground and glanced at the basketball in Violeta's hands. She shouted towards the court, "Phew, that was close! Why are you so bad at basketball? You almost hit Violeta!"

"Sorry, sorry! I'm so sorry!"

The basketball spun in Violeta's hands, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. "You want the ball, right? Then catch it!"

She threw the basketball and kicked it with three times the force as before!

One of the boys was prepared to catch it, but when he felt the force of the basketball flying towards him, he suddenly retreated in fear.

"Bang!"

The basketball went straight into the hoop with precision, leaving everyone stunned.

Violeta clapped her hands. "Be more careful next time, guys. Otherwise, your head might become the hoop!"

"Kay, let's go."

"Okay!"

Everyone on the field watched in astonishment as the two of them walked away.

"Oh my god, she kicked it so far with such force ... "

Everyone discussed Violeta's shot.

"Nolan, I think she's from your club, right?"

"Yes."

"Oh, I remember now. Are they the two incredibly talented newcomers who joined the tennis club this year?"