Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 61 We Meet Again, Archer

"Your tennis club has never been able to surpass our dance club in the major rankings!"

"Just because you won a few awards means nothing."

"You can't beat us, so you accuse us of cheating with the votes? Don't be ridiculous!"

The argument on the bus escalated, with everyone exchanging words.

"What's so great about the dance club? We can win without your cheerleaders!"

"Don't think you're all that just because you can dance. Do you consider yourself a big shot?"

"If that's the case, why don't you find other cheerleaders to support you?!"

"I think it's all because of Violeta! Tell her to get out of the bus!"

The argument continued to escalate.

"That's enough!!"

Nolan, sitting in the front row, couldn't take it anymore.

He took off his earphones, stood up from his seat, and gave Zelena, the troublemaker, a cold and stern look.

Zelena opened her mouth, feeling embarrassed and regretful.

Originally, she just wanted to take advantage of the situation and make Violeta lose some favor in front of everyone, but she never expected that it would indirectly stir up the conflict between the two clubs.

Zelena had no idea that there was a feud between the dance club and the tennis club!

If she had known, she would never have done this.

Then, Nolan walked to the front of the bus and asked the driver to stop at the next intersection.

Everyone was puzzled.

Zelena walked up behind Nolan and tugged at his clothes, "Nolan ... "

Nolan ignored her.

Turning to look at the person leading the dance club, he said coldly, "Get off the bus."

The members of the dance club were all stunned.

They were almost at the location of the league, and Nolan was asking them to get off the bus at this time??

"Nolan, what do you mean by this!?"

Nolan slowly shifted his gaze to her face and said, "Since you have already made it clear that you don't want to be cheerleaders and support us, then get off the bus now."

Silence fell.

Everyone's pupils shook!

In fact, the tennis club and the dance club had quarreled with each other more than once.

They had encountered each other during some major school events before, and it was inevitable that they would argue a few times.

But after the argument, they would each find a way to step down and continue doing what they were supposed to do.

And as the president of the student council, Nolan usually wouldn't intervene due to his position.

But unexpectedly, this time he took a stand directly and asked them to get off the bus!?

Does this mean they don't want cheerleaders anymore?

The captain of the dance club clenched her teeth and looked at Nolan in disbelief, saying loudly, "Nolan, are you out of your mind!"

"Isn't it the troublemaker in the back row who should get off the bus? What do you mean by asking us to get off!?"

Nolan furrowed his brow lightly and said, "Violeta is a member of the tennis club. Who are you to ask her to get off in front of me? You really think too highly of yourselves. Whether we have cheerleaders or not, we can still play and win the game! Get off!"

With Nolan's words, the members of the tennis club behind also echoed.

"Yeah, why does your club have the audacity to meddle in our bus? Violeta is still a member of our club. We wouldn't stop praising her. Who do you think you are?!"

All the members of the dance club were kicked off the bus, embarrassed.

Zelena didn't want to get off the bus. Although she was a member of the dance club, she was also a substitute for the tennis club's logistics.

"I'm supposed to give you uniforms, Nolan. I'm not getting off the bus."

Nolan glanced at her and realized that there might only be two people in charge of logistics today, and they might be too busy during the competition. So he allowed her to stay.

Zelena, who had chosen to stay behind, decided not to cause any more trouble. She sat in her seat and glanced towards the back row, coincidentally locking eyes with Violeta. Their gazes met in the air, and Zelena felt a surge of anger building up inside her. She clenched the needle case in her bag, a dark glint flashing in her eyes. She couldn't wait to see Violeta's arrogance crumble during the competition.

Violeta smirked slightly and slowly closed her eyes. "You seem quite angry, Zelena. I warned you that I would make your life difficult in this school, and there are even bigger surprises in store for you. Just wait and see."

Since there were no remaining cheerleaders, the cheerleading squads from various colleges quickly enlivened the atmosphere of the venue before the league began. Everyone eagerly anticipated the cheerleaders from Toland University, but unfortunately, they never showed up even when the referee announced the start of the game.

There were two staff members responsible for logistics, one for the boys and one for the girls. In the changing room, Zelena took out something she had prepared in advance for them—a complete set of uniforms, including the shoes they would wear. After giving the clothes to Violeta and Kaylee, Zelena left the changing room.

Violeta knew that Zelena wouldn't be so kind as to prepare clothes for them, so she simply set them aside without any intention of wearing them. Kaylee noticed Violeta's actions and asked in confusion, "Vio, aren't you going to wear them? It's the uniform."

Violeta walked over and took out two identical sets of clothes, including shoes, from her bag. She turned to Kaylee and winked. "I prepared them myself, and I also prepared a set for you. Wear the ones I prepared."

Kaylee's eyes lit up when she saw the clothes in Violeta's hands. "Wow!! You actually prepared one for me too! Vio, I love you!"

The two changed into the uniforms brought by Violeta in the changing room and put the ones prepared by Zelena in the locker. The uniforms prepared by Violeta were exactly the same as Zelena's, with no discernible difference. After changing, the two walked out of the changing room, where Zelena was waiting for them. Upon seeing them come out, Zelena subtly smirked and her gaze fell on their shoes. NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

They arrived at the court, and the match started promptly. All the club members gathered together. Violeta and Kaylee were waiting for their turn in the women's doubles, so they sat on the side after warming up. Toland University had a prestigious reputation in Quinston, and tennis was an event they consistently excelled in.

After a while, a small group of people approached from the side. The leader was a man wearing a black headband, followed by several club members holding tennis rackets, as well as a few short- haired girls also holding rackets. "Hey, Nolan, you're leading the team this year. It's been a while!"

Upon hearing the voice, the members who were warming up turned their heads towards them. Violeta and Kaylee also looked in their direction. Violeta was unfamiliar with them, but Kaylee's gaze froze upon seeing them.

"Kay, do you know them?"

"Vio, they're from the sports institute! They're incredibly strong! I've seen them before when I was competing. The man with the headband is Archer, the leader!"

What!

Archer?

Violeta suddenly froze and stood up from her seat. Upon seeing that iconic black headband, she realized that it was indeed Archer. She didn't expect to encounter him so soon! Violeta's eyelashes drooped slightly. In her previous life, she had worked with Archer as a stunt double on set.