Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 667

"They often say the entertainment world is filled with pitfalls, but after all these years, have I ever done anything to harm you? Do I genuinely owe you anything? Is it financial support or emotional debt?"

After saying this, Violeta stepped into the vibrant farmer's market, halting at the entrance of The Cooke's Brisket.

Just then, the Cookes completed their tasks and approached her, their faces lighting up with joy at her arrival.

"Vio! Is that really you?"

Violeta leaned in closer so they could all fit into the frame.

"I'm recording a video, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke! Give a wave to the camera!"

"Oh, goodness. I'm a bit messy right now! Haha! Hello, everyone! Welcome to my store!"

As the video progressed, Violeta found herself seated inside the store, placing an order for some brisket.

"I don't owe you anything, Zelena," she asserted firmly. "Maybe you've forgotten that your last name was Cooke.

"Come back and visit them. They miss you."

The video wrapped up with a snapshot of Violeta standing proudly beside the Cooke couple.

Once the video was shared online, Violeta had already made her way to Quinston, where she was seated across from Eugene and Aster.

"Wow, so you've been sending money to another account each month. That must be for the Cooke couple, right?" Eugene inquired.

"Exactly," she confirmed.

In the beginning, Violeta had been the one to make the transfers.

Whenever her agency deposited her earnings into her account, she would ask Eugene to send a portion to a separate account.

At first, Eugene was a bit puzzled by this arrangement.

The amounts weren't substantial, usually around 4 thousand dollars each month.

He even wondered if Violeta was saving for some personal expenses, but he didn't think much of it after a while.