Chapter 41
Violeta twirled the tennis racket in her hand as she playfully gazed at Zelena across from her.
With a slight lift of her red lips, her expression under the brim of her hat resembled that of a confident goddess.
It was as if she was saying, “Is this all you’ve got?”
Zelena covered her face with her hands, tears welled up in her eyes from the pain in her nose. At the same time, she felt a deep sense of resentment!
Kaylee jumped up in excitement, “Amazing, Vio, we won!”
Violeta turned her head and smiled at Kaylee. After that, she walked with her toward the nearby resting area.
“Wow, the newcomers this year are truly formidable.”
“This match is completely one-sided. It’s not interesting at all!”
“Who said it’s not interesting? There are beauties all over the field, isn’t that interesting enough? Violeta is so beautiful. I predict she will definitely make it into the top ten campus belle candidates this year!”
“Zelena is not bad either, but compared to Violeta, she seems a bit inferior.”
Although Zelena was attractive, she exuded too much charm, which many male classmates in the audience found appealing.
However, Violeta was the type that appealed to both men and women. The natural air of aloofness and nobility she carried was truly captivating. She did not need to flatter anyone to achieve her goals; Violeta was the best on her own!
Back in the resting area.
Violeta glanced at Hayden and the others sitting in the back row of the audience.
All four of them were applauding. Then, Hayden lowered his gaze to meet her eyes, his gaze gentle and seemingly smiling.
Violeta hesitated for a moment and then looked away. After that, she put her racket back into her bag.
She thought the match was already over, but at that moment, the referee approached with Zelena by his side.
The referee said to Violeta, “Violeta, Zelena claims that you intentionally injured her. So, we need to review the video playback.”
Upon hearing what the referee said, Kaylee quickly spoke up, “Intentionally injured her? It’s n
not our fault that they can’t catch the ball and end up getting hit in the face! If they’re not as skilled, they should just admit that they’re not good enough. What’s the point of bringing up these matters now?”
Zelena’s eyes turned red as if she was about to cry. She pitifully said, “Referee, I didn’t… That ball was aimed at my face!”
Violeta knew that Zelena would not easily admit her defeat and would definitely find a way to provoke her.
If she did not agree to review the video playback, it would only make her appear guilty.
Violeta stopped Kaylee and quickly said, “Alright, let’s review the video playback then.”
The referee was relieved to hear Violeta’s agreement as it made things much easier for him.
As they were about to go to the side to review the video playback, they heard Jasper’s voice from behind, “Where are you all going?”
They turned around and saw that Hayden and his group had already come down unbeknownst to them. Now, they were leisurely walking towards them.
Jasper was the president of the tennis club, so his words naturally carried weight.
The referee turned his head and politely said to Jasper, “Jasper, the two students from Team B just claimed that Team A may have committed a foul. We are planning to review the video playback to verify.
Jasper casually inserted his hands into his pockets and glanced at Zelena, his expression cold. “No need, the match has already been declared over.”
The referee hesitated for a moment.
At that moment, Henry walked over from the side and spoke up, Jasper isn’t this against the rules, doubts should be resolved by reviewing the video footage…”
“Do my words mean nothing? Are you the president or am I the president?”
Henry opened his mouth to speak but quickly closed it again.
Seeing this, the referee nodded at Jasper and turned to return to the court.
Zelena clenched her fists, shocked that Jasper and his group would once again defend Violeta. She was furious!
While she was perplexed, Nolan emerged from the resting area behind the court. When Zelena caught sight of him, she closed her eyes and deliberately fell in front of Nolan.
Nolan instinctively reached out to help her up.
Earlier, Violeta’s ball had struck Zelena’s face. Perhaps Zelena had fallen too abruptly, as her nose suddenly felt hot and two streams of blood began to flow,
Candy shouted, “Lena! Lena, are you okay?”
Nolan noticed Zelena’s nosebleed and paused for a moment before immediately handing her over to Candy.
Zelena’s body was too heavy for Candy and they almost toppled to the ground.
“Nolan, could you please take Lena to the infirmary? Can you assist us?”
Violeta and Hayden, along with the others, coldly observed this scene without any reaction. Not only did they not respond, they turned and walked away.
Nolan was the vice president of the tennis club. Even though he did not want to take Zelena to the infirmary, he could not simply leave her lying on the ground. So, he said to Henry, “Take her to the infirmary.
Henry replied, “Okay.”
Zelena, who pretended to faint, did not expect Nolan to ignore her.
Instead, Henry benefited from it!
However, she could not suddenly wake up since she had fainted, so she had to let Henry take her to the infirmary.
Violeta and Kaylee won the finals and successfully joined the tennis club,
The day after the finals, the club organized a gathering for everyone to meet. Surprisingly, Violeta and Kaylee were the only two girls among this year’s freshmen.
When they introduced themselves to everyone, they received many compliments and were referred to as the formidable new duo of the year.
There were not many girls in the club, no more than fifteen in total.
The female seniors were all easy to get along with and they represented different departments.
During registration, a female senior who studied photography stared at Violeta for a long time and eagerly asked, “Do you have a one–inch photo?”
Violeta asked, “Do I need a photo?”
She smiled. “Yes.”
Violeta thought for a moment and took out the photo she had prepared for Zelena in the auditorium before handing it to the female senior.
“Can this one work?”
The female senior took the photo and examined it for a moment. “Although it’s not very clear and the lighting is a bit off, it’s still acceptable. You can submit a high–definition one later!”
Violeta was taken aback. “What for?”
The female senior winked at Violeta. “The Campus Belle Pageant for the new semester! It’s such a waste that a pretty girl like you didn’t sign up! And you’re in the performing arts too. Give me your photo and I’ll sign you up! I’m one of the organizers of this year’s pageant.”
Violeta was speechless.
After saying that, the senior happily ran off with Violeta’s photo.
What an energetic girl!
Violeta stood still, stunned. How did she end up signing without even thinking about it? She hasn’t even decided whether she wants to sign up or not!
Kaylee, who was standing beside her, had a joyful expression on her face, “Vio, you’re a gem! Even if you’re buried in gravel, you’ll still shine and be discovered! This is great, I’m going to vote for you!”
The member who was helping them register smiled and said, “Our club has never had a top ten campus belle before, Violeta. We all have high hopes for you! We’ll all go and vote for you when the time comes!”
And so, the moment Violeta’s photo was entered into the system, everyone from the tennis club went to vote for her within half an hour. Some even used their alternate accounts to vote for Violeta as well.
By 6 p.m., Violeta’s vote count on the website had already surpassed the others by a large margin.
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Most of the participants in the campus belle pageant come from the performing arts and dance departments, with a few from other majors. It was widely known that these two departments had the most beautiful girls, so the competition was quite fierce,
To welcome new members, Jasper reserved the Heaven Hotel for a banquet on the weekend. All members of the tennis club would attend the internal gathering, and even some students from other departments would also participate.
The day before the banquet, Kaylee started to feel anxious. So she asked Violeta to go shopping for clothes on Saturday.
When Violeta arrived at the mall with Tuna, Kaylee had not arrived yet, so she went to a beverage shop and ordered two cups of coffee to wait for her.
The owner of the Sunset Cafe finally decided to hand over the shop to Violeta. The couple also stayed in the cafe to continue working for Violeta, Violeta was thrilled with their decision and promised them that she would turn the cafe’s slow business around and make it popular!
When Kaylee arrived at the beverage shop, Violeta was sitting at a table wearing a trendy white short- sleeved shirt, quietly playing with her phone. In the bag next to her, a furry head poked out to squint at the sun. This scene looked peaceful and beautiful. The sunlight streamed in from the window, shining on Violeta’s profile, and the drinks on the table were emitting a cool mist.
Kaylee walked over with a smile on her face. “Vio, you looked so beautiful just now! If this photo were used for the pageant, you would definitely be in the top ten instantly.”
Violeta was replying to a group message when she heard Kaylee’s voice. So, she put away her phone and pointed to the drink in front of her. “I got you some coffee.”
“Thank you!” Kaylee pointed to Tuna in her bag, saying, “Is this the little wolf cub we found when we went for military training last time? Oh my, why is it so chubby now? It must be well–nourished!”
Not only that, but Tuna’s food was specially prepared, and its meals were much better than those of ordinary people. Tuna opened its eyes and glanced at Kaylee, seemingly recognizing her. It did not make a sound and closed its eyes again.
Violeta picked up her bag. “This little guy is growing too fast. I won’t bring it out anymore in the future.”
Kaylee smiled.
The two of them left the shop and entered the shopping mall.
Kaylee wanted to buy a dress and spent a long time picking with Violeta. Every dress they liked was way beyond Kaylee’s budget.
When they were about to choose a dress in a luxury women’s clothing store, they unexpectedly ran into Zelena and her two companions.
Zelena was surrounded by several salespeople, with Gillian and Candy by her side.
Since Lily was expelled, Zelena promised to take Gillian and Candy shopping to win them over.
Zelena had already accumulated quite a few shopping bags, clearly indicating that she had made a lot of purchases.
On the other hand, Violeta did not have a single bag, suggesting that she had not bought anything at all.
A smile suddenly appeared on Zelena’s face. That deceitful Violeta had been pretending to be rich in class, but now her true colors were exposed.
She only managed to live in Liberty Grove by relying on men!
Today was the perfect opportunity to expose her, and Zelena could not let it slip by.
Kaylee did not want to get into a conflict with them, so she whispered to Violeta, “Vio, let’s go to another store.
Violeta, accompanied by Kaylee, turned to leave. However, at that moment, Zelena’s voice interrupted, “Violeta, why are you leaving? We had such a fateful encounter, so why didn’t you say hi before leaving?”
Gillian and Candy immediately grasped Zelena’s intention and added, “Yeah, you just entered the store not long ago, and now you’re leaving without even looking around!”
“Oh, could it be that they can’t afford anything? Haha!”
“You don’t have to say it out loud! They don’t have a single shopping bag in their hands. So, they’re probably just here to enjoy the air conditioning at the mall! How ridiculous.”
Kaylee felt uncomfortable upon hearing these words.
It was her idea to go shopping for clothes today. Violeta had no intention of making any purchases anyway.
She did not expect to run into Zelena and her friends, which led to Violeta being misunderstood and mocked.
Kaylee turned her head and said to them, “Can’t you show some manners?”
Gillian retorted, “Who’s the one that lacks manners? I think it’s those who pick out a bunch of clothes and don’t buy anything who lack manners!”
Candy chimed in, “Yeah! How funny, why are you defending Violeta? What benefits did Violeta give you? You should also consider their character when you’re making friends with someone! Someone like Violeta, who has no money and poor character, is also aggressive and malicious! Only the blind wants to be friends with her!”
Kaylee exploded with anger and pointed at the two of them, saying, “Have you ever heard that birds of a feather flock together? I’ve never seen someone who attracts dogs like Zelena! What is a dog attracted to?”
Violeta replied expressionlessly, “Trash.”
They echoed each other. Kaylee laughed and said, “Yes! It’s trash! But I think some people are even worse than trash!”
Zelena’s face immediately turned gloomy after she was scolded.
However, she quickly put on a pitiful act and continued, “Violeta, there must be a misunderstanding between us. Actually, I came out today to buy clothes for Gillian and Candy.”
Gillian nodded, “Yeah, Lena is beautiful and kind–hearted, unlike some people who pretend to be rich even though they have no money. Going shopping together without buying anything is just taking advantage of other people’s services, right? If it were me, I would hang a sign at the door that says ‘Only enter if you intend to buy!”
Candy said. “Well, we shouldn’t phrase it like that. After all, there aren’t many generous people like Lena. Maybe Kaylee doesn’t deserve Violeta’s money. But some people are just so devoted to her that it’s laughable. We will never understand.”
Actually, when Kaylee thought the clothes were too expensive and did not buy them, Violeta offered to buy them for her.
However, Kaylee refused, believing that friends should have a pure relationship without involving money.
She didn’t want to involve personal interests like a vampire sucking their friend’s blood.
Yet, Gillian and Candy were undoubtedly labeling Violeta as someone who lacked the money to treat friends but liked to pretend to be rich.
Violeta lacked many things, but money was not one of them!
Violeta pulled Kaylee into the store and said, “Kay, choose anything you like.”
Kaylee quickly whispered, “Vio, it’s not worth it. Don’t get carried away and waste money. Let’s go.”
Violeta said, “Just consider it as a gift for successfully joining the tennis club as partners.”
Kaylee said, “But…
Candy interrupted them, “Oh, can’t you just admit that you don’t have money? Is it that difficult?”
Gillian said, “Why bother choosing? If you’re really that wealthy, just buy the whole store!”
They used a sarcastic tone to provoke Violeta.
Violeta did not fall for it, but today she wanted to give them a good reality check!
She pulled Kaylee into the store and calmly said, “As you wish, we’ll take everything in the store.”
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Have everything in the store?
Such audacity! One should know that even if the total value of all the goods in this luxury store was not worth one million five hundred thousand, it must be worth at least a hundred and fifty thousand.
Candy sneered and said, “Many items in this store require special arrangements to be purchased. It’s not just about having the money, but also having the qualifications.”
Gillian added, “Exactly! Stop pretending. You look ridiculous now.”
At that moment, three men in uniforms walked into the store. They approached Violeta with a nervous. expression as if they had finally found the culprit they were looking for.
The salespeople in the store noticed their arrival and their expressions changed.
Zelena and the others exchanged glances and said, “Could it be that they not only don’t have money to buy clothes but also damaged someone else’s clothes so they’re getting kicked out now?”
“Hahaha, if that’s really the case, it would be hilarious. That certain someone even said they want to buy everything in the store.”
Seeing this situation, Kaylee thought that trouble was brewing. So, she cautiously watched the three men in front of her.
On the other hand, Violeta glanced at them indifferently.
And then, the three men respectfully bowed their heads and called out, “Ms. Violeta!”
What?
Ms. Violeta?
Zelena and the others looked at each other, unable to understand what was going on.
Why were they so respectful to her?
That awful Violeta had long ceased to be a part of the Blake family. So what was going on?
She might have hired them to show off!
Zelena smiled and said, “Violeta, are these three your family? I didn’t recognize them.”
Upon hearing Zelena’s words, Gillian and Candy immediately understood.
Candy said, “Violeta, do you think it’s fun to hire actors? If we didn’t know your true identity, you could have really fooled everyone!”
Gillian added, “This woman is just a fake heiress! The real one is standing right beside us!”
Candy continued, “I’m afraid they’re actors who will work for $3 an hour. It seems like there are all kinds. of people in this world.”
Zelena and the others did not recognize the three people whom the salespeople knew. The one leading them was the general manager while the other two were supervisors from the marketing department.
$3 an hour? What were they talking about?
How could they do that?
They must be crazy.
The three salespeople quickly greeted them, “Hello, Mr. Jenner, Mr. Laine, Mr. Sohn, why are you here?”
Upon hearing this, Zelena and the others were shocked.
Violeta glanced at Zelena and then asked them, “Are you the actors I hired?”
“Of course not, Ms. Violeta!”
“Please don’t speak nonsense!”
This shopping mall was owned by White Group.
When they heard that Violeta had come to the mall, they immediately rushed over after receiving the news, fearing any negligence.”
Zelena did not believe that Violeta was so respected, so she asked, “She’s Ms. Violeta, right? So does she own everything in this mall?”
Mr. Jenner looked at Zelena with a condescending gaze as if she were mentally challenged. He replied, “Of
course.”
Violeta not only had the ability to buy this store but also the entire mall.
Anything she set her eyes on, she could take away.
So when Violeta casually mentioned buying the store earlier, it was no big deal. After all, the money would go into her own pocket, she just needed to say the word.
This news was simply shocking.
Zelena could not believe that Violeta was really the owner of this mall!
Zelena knew this woman’s background like the back of her hand.
Previously, she had the support of Mr. and Mrs. Blake, so she could be referred to as “Ms. Violeta“. However, now that she was no longer the heiress of the Blake family, how was she still commanding such respect?
Zelena exclaimed, “This is impossible! Stop pretending If Mom and Dad find out what you’re doing in Quinston, they will definitely be furious!”
Violeta retorted, “Pretending? It’s you who’s pretending, Zelena. Your ignorance truly astounds me.”
Mr. Tenner also realized that Zelena was not someone to be taken lightly and said “Madam if you’re done shopping, please leave now.”
Zelena widened her eyes. She had just spent so much money and now she was being asked to leave. “Is this how you treat customers in your mall? And by the way, I know her Zelena exclaimed. Violeta looked at her with a distant gaze and said, “I never claimed to know you.”
With just those words, two supervisors nearby approached them and promptly asked them to leave. Zelena and the others were kicked out before they had the chance to say anything.
But that wasn’t all.
“I don’t want to see them in this mall ever again.”
“Understood, Ms. Violeta.”
Kaylee witnessed the entire incident and after Zelena and her two friends were kicked out, she admired Violeta greatly.
“Violeta, you’re amazing! Is this mall really yours?”
Violeta smiled at her. “Go pick out a dress. You can have whatever you like.”
Kaylee’s eyes widened as if she had hit the jackpot.
Oh my, it seemed like she had unintentionally befriended someone influential!
Afterward, they happily spent a long time shopping in the store. Although Violeta said Kaylee could have whatever she liked, she only chose a reasonably priced dress that suited her.
“I’ll take this one, Violeta, and I’ll pay for it myself.”
Violeta refused and said, “It’s okay, just take it with you.
The salesperson stopped Kaylee from protesting and packed the dress for her.
Kaylee was touched. She said, “Violeta, I don’t know how to thank you.”
Violeta replied, “My cafe will reopen next month. Come and help me distribute some flyers, that will be enough to repay me!”
“Okay!”
After promptly agreeing, Kaylee suddenly realized, “Wait, you have a cafe too? My goodness, you must be wealthy!”
It made sense when she thought about it. After all, Hayden and his three friends were all wealthy heirs.
Violeta must be in a similar situation to be able to hang out with them.
After Zelena and her two companions were kicked out of the store, they were then escorted out of the mall by the mall security.
Candy exclaimed, “Damn! What’s happening? They actually kicked us out!”
Gillian asked, “Lena, do you know what’s going on? Is Violeta really the owner of this mall?”
Zelena’s anger was almost uncontrollable, she had no idea what was happening.
“I have no idea why she would treat me like this!”
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Gillian had a sudden realization and made a conjecture,
“Oh my god! Zoren’s last name is White, and Violeta’s last name is also White. Do you think Violeta could be a member of the White family? Could she be Zoren’s sister or younger sister?”
Gillian was adept at making connections.
After she said this, Zelena and Candy fell silent.
The White family was one of the most prominent families in Quinston. They were not an ordinary family.
If Violeta was truly a member of the White family…
The White family was on an entirely different level compared to the Blake family!
No, no, it’s impossible!
Zelena quickly shook her head and said, “How could that be? She is not a member of the White family. She probably just shares the same last name!”
Zelena had previously investigated Violeta’s original family and found information that indicated Violeta’s parents were impoverished villagers!
Her father was a gambler who had lost everything, and her mother was a notorious troublemaker known throughout the village. She had a brother who had remained single all his life. With such a family background, how could she be a part of the White family?
Furthermore, if Gillian was correct and Violeta was a member of the White family, does it mean that Zoren was Violeta’s brother?
That was even more impossible. Everyone knew that Zoren was the only son in the family. They had not daughter.
Zelena firmly stated, “If Violeta’s original family was truly that prestigious, my parents wouldn’t have let her leave home without any concerns.”
Candy nodded and agreed, “That’s right, and Zoren is the only child in his family. He has no sister. If he truly had a sister, it would have been widely known in school. Gillian, you’re overthinking it!”
Gillian replied, “Yeah, I was just imagining things. You’re right.”
“Violeta couldn’t possibly be a member of the White family. There are so many people with the surname. White in this world, it’s just a coincidence.”
“That must be it.”
Zelena kept reassuring herself, refusing to believe that Violeta was a member of the White family.
If Violeta truly was a member of the White family, then she wouldn’t be Zelena Blake.
They were absolutely certain their conjecture was correct, but when the truth was revealed, they would be in for a shock.
However, Zoren’s family could only be considered a branch of the White family, and Violeta was definitely not Zoren’s sister.
Because Violeta and Zoren were only cousins. Violeta’s status would be much higher than Zoren’s as a branch member.
She was the true daughter of the head of the White family.
At the weekend gathering at the Heaven Hotel.
When Violeta and Kaylee arrived at the hotel, the lobby was already crowded with people.
Kaylee was a bit anxious, holding onto Violeta’s arm. “Violeta, I’m getting nervous.”
Violeta calmly surveyed the lobby, not seeing Zoren and the others. A waiter approached, and Violeta took two glasses of champagne from the tray and handed one to Kaylee.
“Don’t worry, you look beautiful today.”
“Really?”
“Yes.
Previously, Kaylee had a rash on her face, but it had significantly improved after applying ointment according to Violeta’s suggestion. There were still some faint marks on her face, but with makeup, they were completely unnoticeable.
Although Kaylee was not as stunning as Violeta, she had a delicate and refined appearance, and with some grooming, she could resemble a Joustonian beauty.
With such praise from Violeta, Kaylee immediately gained confidence.
The two of them sat down beside each other, with Violeta reclining on the sofa and taking out her phone to message someone.
Not far away, Henry and his friends stood together. They noticed Violeta and Kaylee, their eyes scanning them up and down, and they began to whisper and occasionally burst into laughter, in a rather crude manner.
Even though Violeta was engrossed in her phone, she could still feel their lascivious stares.
Kaylee, wearing a skirt, felt uncomfortable and constantly checked to see if she was exposed. The intense stares from the boys were suffocating.
“Violeta, they are so annoying.”
Violeta put away her phone and said, “They’re like roaches. You see one, and there’s always a whole swarm nearby.”
“Let’s go upstairs.
Kaylee asked, “Upstairs?”
“Yes, they’re playing pool on the second floor.”
The two of them climbed the stairs, and the boys‘ gazes followed them until they disappeared around the
corner.
The second floor was much quieter.
Zoren approached with a plate of macarons, and Violeta reached out to take a bite. “You guys are hiding on the second floor, but it’s more lively downstairs.”
Jasper leaned against the table. “You want us to become the center of attention as soon as we show up? I don’t like always being in the spotlight. It’s exhausting!”
Violeta was taken aback. “I didn’t ask for a session of humblebragging”
But remembering the stares from those boys earlier, Violeta added, “It really is exhausting, and it even feels suffocating.”
Kaylee nodded. “Yes, those guys downstairs just love to stare. It’s unbelievable.”
Not far away, Hayden was pouring drinks, his posture relaxed, with his sleeves rolled up. Upon hearing this, he slightly tilted his head and asked, “Who’s bothering you guys?”
“It’s those guys from Henry’s group. When we participated in the preliminary round, Henry wasn’t very friendly to us!”
Liam asked. “Oh? How so?”
Kaylee quickly complained, “At that time, we were paired with two boys as opponents! We found it strange and went to ask him about it. Henry said that we could play or we could give up, and called us overly sensitive. He said the tennis club doesn’t cater to us.”
“Hmm. Zoren whistled, “Interesting, Jas, it seems like this Henry is your guy?”
There was something about the tennis club.
The club was divided into two factions, one led by Jasper and the other by Nolan.
When there were no issues, both factions got along well, but when problems arose, the differences became. apparent.
Henry was on Jasper’s side.
Jasper pondered for a moment and asked, “Vio, did he insult you guys?”
Violeta nibbled on a macaron and replied, “A little bit.”
Jasper said, “It’s okay, I’ll help you get revenge when the opportunity arises.”
Violeta smiled and said, “Thanks.”
Zoren twirled his racket in his hand and said, “I told you I could get you in through my connections, Vio, but you didn’t want to. Now you know how tough in There’s no one in the tennis club who will go easy on you.”
To join the tennis club, one must either have talent or connections.
Those with talent were usually rebellious,
Those with connections were even more arrogant.
If it weren’t for Hayden and a few others keeping them in check, things would have turned chaotic long ago.
Additionally, the tennis club was very popular at Toland University, so even though there were few girls in the club, the members of the tennis clubs had a natural charm that attracted girls at school.
Someone like Henry, who held a position in the club, was even more popular at school.
Violeta raised an eyebrow and said, “Losing to a strong opponent is not embarrassing. Unfortunately, I am the strong one. Hahaha…
Zoren replied, “Vio, you’re stubborn.”
Jasper added. “Not only stubborn but also sharp-tongued.”
Liam chimed in. “Not only sharp-tongued but also likes to show off.”
Hayden summed it up. The queen of showing off.”
Violeta glared at them, pointing all ten fingers at them. “Jealousy, it’s blatant jealousy.”
Sitting next to them, Kaylee burst into laughter.
Zoren shook his head.
There you have it, the White family has produced someone who loves showing off even more than I do.
Chapter 45
During lunch, they descended from the second floor.
The banquet had already been arranged in the back hall. After Violeta and her group descended, Zoren motioned for them to sit at one table.
Violeta was known in the performing arts department for being sociable, partly because she had joined the tennis club during her entrance exam.
When everyone saw Violeta sitting at a table with Hayden and others, they all understood without saying a word.
While they were eating, some people came over to toast, and soon enough, the group persuading them to drink arrived at Violeta’s table.
Violeta was sitting with Kaylee, enjoying their meal, when suddenly this group came to toast. Each had a drink, but it wasn’t enough. Henry encouraged them to make Violeta and Kaylee drink more.
“The ladies just joined us. We should each raise a toast to them.”
With so many people toasting, they would have to drink a lot.
Violeta immediately frowned and smiled coldly. “Did you go through the same process when you joined the club, Henry?
Henry was slightly stunned. “I just wanted to give you two more opportunities to get to know people.”
Violeta said with a sharp tone, “Oh, so you want this opportunity? Do you want it?”
Violeta’s words carried a sharp edge, and some of the older people present were already displeased.
Kaylee gently pulled Violeta’s clothes.
Violeta picked up the glass of wine on the table and smiled at Henry. “How about this, Henry? As long as you go through this entrance process again, we will follow along. How about that?”
Right after her words were spoken, something happened.
Someone behind them said, “Oh my, it seems like this new batch of recruits is really something. Just because they’ve joined the tennis club doesn’t mean everything will be smooth sailing. With such difficult personalities, who can handle them?”
“If they act like this after just a few drinks, they might as well not come to the banquet at all.”
“Who knows why they came to the banquet in the first place, hehe.”
Rumors about Violeta being sociable were spreading like wildfire.
And then she refused to toast the senior students, shocking everyone.
The impression of Violeta deepened among the group, not only as sociable but also as someone with a terrible character.
But it seemed like they were all ignoring Hayden and the others sitting at the table.
Jasper had a calm expression, leaning back in his chair, and said, “Henry, you seem to have too much free time on your hands.”
Henry was taken aback for a moment and smiled at Jasper, saying, “Jasper, isn’t toasting the new recruits a tradition for us every year?”
Liam spoke up, saying. “Oh? I didn’t know there was a whole process of persuading people to drink.”
Henry was speechless.
Everyone was a bit surprised.
Because in the past, Jasper and the others would never get involved in such situations.
Jasper changed girlfriends frequently, and it was widely known that Violeta was just another one of his girlfriends, but it was just a title.
Every girlfriend by Jasper’s side was merely an experience, none of them lasting more than a month.
Some didn’t even last half a month.
In the past, when Jasper and the others came to the tennis court to play, they would bring their girlfriends along, and they would usually tease each other, but Jasper would never interfere.
But today… it seemed a bit different.
It wasn’t that the situation was different. It was the people who were different.
Henry forced a smile and said, “Jasper, we’re just fooling around. Don’t be angry.”
“Angry?” Zoren chuckled. “Henry, if I bring your mom over and make her drink a dozen glasses of booze, I wonder if you can even stay calm.”
They realized that they had crossed the line this time.
Henry quickly apologized, “Sorry, sorry, Jasper, we’ll leave now.”
And they prepared to depart.
But at that moment, Hayden snapped his fingers, and a waiter approached, carrying a box of alcohol.
His eyes were cold, and he said in a hushed voice, “If you enjoy drinking, finish all of these before you leave.”
Hayden’s words carried more weight than anything else.
When he ordered them to drink, they had no choice but to comply. No one dared to question Hayden.
This time, they had taken on more than they could handle. No, wait. It wasn’t even something they could. handle. It wasn’t just a minor inconvenience; they were in serious trouble!
Henry and the others angrily grabbed the bottles and started chugging. Each person finished a bottle, and they managed to empty the entire box. After rolling to Violeta and her companion they finally left.
Violeta took her seat and glanced at Hayden.
Hayden gave her a slight smile, and Violeta pursed her lips, shifting her gaze away and continuing to eat.
This was the second time Hayden had defended Violeta.
Perhaps before.
Violeta was unaware, but others knew very well that Hayden had never stood up for anyone
No one dared to provoke Hayden, and with his personality, he wouldn’t go looking for trouble either.
Zelena didn’t give up and managed to join the tennis club through connections.
However, she was only assigned to the logistics department, and even then, she was just a backup.
She went to great lengths to get close to Nolan. Zelena, who was usually so proud, was even willing to clean up the rest area for Nolan.
Unfortunately, Nolan hardly ever went to the tennis club’s rest area. He only stored some unrelated things there.
Next month was the Quinston District Tennis League. In order to compete for a spot, the tennis club needed to start preparing one month in advance.
First, the club would select members to participate in the competition, and then they would sign up.
In the past, when it came to matches, the cheerleading squad always collaborated with the Toland. University Dance Department.
Nolan stood on the stage and announced the details of the upcoming league next month. Everyone dispersed and listened quietly in the rest area.
Violeta and Kaylee sat in the corner. Violeta wore a baseball cap, lowering her head with the brim covering her expression. It was unclear whether she was sleeping or doing something else.
Just as Nolan finished speaking on stage, Zelena quickly stepped forward and volunteered, saying, “Nolan! I can coordinate with the dance club for the performance. I am a member of the dance club.”
Everyone could join two clubs, but most people chose the tennis club. Why would they join any other club? After all, the tennis club was the best at Toland University and offered the best benefits!
However, since Zelena failed to successfully join the tennis club, she could only join the dance club as a second choice.
She was just a backup logistics member at the tennis club and couldn’t be considered a full–fledged. member. Surprisingly, she was quite proactive.
Nolan glanced at her and asked, “You’re from the dance club?”
Zelena nodded obediently and said, “Yes, I can also join the cheerleading squad to support our club!”
Most of the members in the club were male, and no one wanted to get involved in these feminine matters. Since someone was willing to take on the cheerlead squad, why not let them?
“Alright, I’ll leave it to you then.”
Zelena smiled happily and said, “Okay!”
Nolan said, “Everyone, try to spend more time training at the gym during this period. If we achieve good results in the league, the rewards won’t disappoint us.”
“Yes!”
The enticing rewards at the tennis club motivated everyone!
The brief meeting concluded, and everyone dispersed.
Violeta picked up her bag from beside her feet, ready to leave.
Zelena’s voice came from behind, calling out, “Violeta, are you interested in joining the cheerleading squad? Oh, I forgot. You seem to have no coordination and can’t dance. Forget what I said, sorry.”
Even if Violeta were to participate in the competition, it would definitely be as a tennis team member. How could she join the cheerleading squad?
Zelena intentionally said such things to provoke her.
Violeta paused, turned around, and glanced at Zelena from head to toe. She smirked and remarked, “I used to think you’re nothing but a fake. Like a plastic bag with nothing but empty space inside. Now I see you’re more like a chicken.”
Zelena didn’t quite understand Violeta’s intention.
But Kaylee, who was standing next to Violeta, understood her perfectly. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter and exclaimed loudly, “Zelena, if you lack intelligence, then it’s best not to engage in arguments. Can’t you comprehend what she said? How did you even manage to get into Toland University?”
“She’s essentially calling you a chicken. Nothing more than a cowardly and despicable creature. If you catch the pun.”
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Zelena’s face paled as she was scolded, her fingernails digging into her palm.
She lowered her eyelids slightly, and her eyes turned red. “Sis… why did you curse at me like that? I genuinely invited you to join the cheerleading squad.”
The other members of the tennis clubs watched the scene unfold.
Seeing Zelena looking so pitiful and on the verge of tears, they couldn’t help but feel that Violeta and Kaylee had gone too far
“There’s no need for that, Lena. Don’t cry.”
“You could have simply declined our invitation to join the cheerleading squad. Why did you have to curse at us? Your language is so foul.”
Zelena wiped away her tears with her hand. “It’s okay. It’s okay. Don’t blame sis. It’s all my fault. I forgot that sis has poor coordination and can’t dance. It’s my mistake. I’m sorry, sis.”
Who said Zelena was a bad actress?
Isn’t she acting pretty well?
Thinking back to her previous life. Zelena’s acting skills were always criticized by a bunch of haters.
Now, Violeta could see that she was the perfect candidate for the Golden Broom Award.
Kaylee, having witnessed Zelena’s changing expressions countless times, was used to it just like Violeta.
Kaylee mocked, “Yes, yes, who would pity her? She just loves to deceive people
Violeta couldn’t be bothered by Zelena anymore. After all, they still had a long way to go, and Zelena’s true colors would eventually be exposed.
“Xiaotong. let’s go.”
“Okay, she’s so annoying to look at. Let’s go, Violeta.”
Friday night.
Violeta finished showering and came out of the bathroom. Tuna was tearing apart her slippers on the side.
The plush slippers were completely ruined, and even the bear’s nose was crooked.
“Tuna!”
Violeta walked over and grabbed it by the back of its neck. “No more biting my slippers!”
Tuna howled.
A genuine wolf howl.
Luckily, the White family’s house was big enough. Otherwise, the neighbors wouldn’t be able to stand this howling all day!
“If you keep making noise, I’ll throw you out.”
Tuna tightened its tail and dared not misbehave anymore. Its eyes became much clearer, and it looked at Violeta with round, shiny eyes.
She put it on the carpet, and it nudged the slippers with its nose before lying down on the carpet.
Violeta went to bed and turned on the computer. She skillfully operated it and quickly hacked into Red Hat’s computer, as if she was using her own computer.
She opened a folder and saw the sentence that George had left on the computer.
Violeta looked at the screen and thought for a moment, then edited the sentence.
“Destiny brought us together. Wanna be friends?”
After saving this edited sentence, Violeta was about to exit his computer.
But at this moment, a sentence appeared out of thin air in the folder.
“So this is how you make friends? Hacking into my computer and finding my IP
Oh! Such a quick response. It meant that Red Hat was personally sitting in front of the computer.
Violeta became interested.
“Since we’re both hackers, it’s only natural to settle our differences this way. If you have the skills, you can hack into my computer anytime. I’ll be waiting.”
George was in front of the computer, furious, but he was helpless because if he could really hack into her computer, he would have done it a long time ago, and he wouldn’t have to wait for Violeta to say this.
Violeta hadn’t appeared for the past few days, so George had been waiting in front of the computer to catch the news as soon as possible.
George texted, “What do you want to do?”
Violeta answered, “I told you, let’s be friends.”
To be precise, the goal should be to win people’s hearts.
In the future, Red Hat would become a significant ally for Zelena, and Violeta wanted to win him over before he became acquainted with Zelena.
George replied, ‘Alright.’
Initially, Violeta had prepared for a long–term confrontation with him, but she didn’t expect him to agree so easily.
Violeta pondered for a moment and sent him a message.
“Next month the Sunset Cafe on Laurel Road will open for business. It’s located at Number 18th on the
Chapter 46 Drinking The Elixir Of Immortality When You Return
street. If you come, your bill will be waived. The password is, ‘when you return, we will drink the elixir of immortality together.”
After saying that, she didn’t wait for George’s reply.
Violeta simply logged out.
It wasn’t that she logged out quickly, but her laptop ran out of battery and shut down!
Since that was the case, Violeta didn’t turn it on again and left it aside to charge.
The WhatsApp group had already become noisy, and Violeta picked up her phone to check.
Zoren texted. You promised before. We’ll go to Hade’s house after the assessment is over. Is it still valid?‘
Jasper answered, ‘It depends on Vio.”
Zoren texted. “It’s late. She should be asleep. Vio, Vio! Come out, come out! @Vio!”
Liam asked. ‘Did Hade agree to let you guys go? You’re being presumptuous.
Jasper replied. ‘D’mn it!? Then should I leave?”
Zoren texted, ‘Liam, I don’t like it when you say that. It hurts. Hade and I have a close relationship, like brothers who grew up together. Don’t you think Hade wouldn’t let me go to his house?”
Hayden interjected. We did not grow up together.
Liam texted. Hahaha, Hade himself is here to debunk it.
Zoren said. I’m leaving! I’m leaving!”
Jasper asked. Where is Vio? Why hasn’t she come out yet? Is she going this weekend or not? Give us a definite answer!
Then, everyone in the group started tagging Violeta.
Violeta finally appeared and sent a voice message to the group.
“I’m available. I don’t have classes this weekend. Is it convenient for Hayden to let us go?”
Hayden texted, ‘It’s convenient.
Violeta answered, ‘Okay then.”
Jasper replied, ‘So it’s settled. Tomorrow morning at nine, Vio will come with us.
Liam texted, ‘My house is close to Hade’s, so I’ll go to his place and wait for you guys.”
Zoren texted, Vio, do you believe that Hade and I are childhood buddies?”
Hayden replied, ‘Get lost.
Upon seeing this message, Violeta couldn’t help but laugh, as if she could already imagine the annoyed
the expression on Hayden’s face.
Violeta texted, “It’s getting late. I’ll go to sleep first, so I won’t oversleep tomorrow. Goodnight.
The three of them bid each other goodnight in the group.
Just as Violeta was about to put down her phone, a message popped up.
It turned out to be a private message from Hayden to Violeta.
“I’ll pick you up tomorrow. Goodnight.”
Violeta saw the message and initially wanted to reply, ‘No need, but then she thought that if no one came to pick her up, she wouldn’t be able to find Hayden’s house.
So she decided to agree and replied, ‘Okay!”
The next morning.
Violeta opened her eyes and saw a pair of round eyes by her bedside.
Tuna had woken up perhaps a while ago.
Violeta didn’t wake up, so Tuna didn’t dare disturb her sleep and just lay by her bed, keeping watch.
Violeta reached out her hand from under the blanket and rubbed its head.
Tuna nudged her hand.
Then, Violeta picked up Tuna and got out of bed. The maid took Tuna to be fed.
While Violeta was washing up, she looked at the messages on her phone, including the latest posts on the Toland University forum.
Zelena had a grand plan to support the tennis club’s cheerleading squad, and she wanted to make a big impact. To achieve this, she enlisted the help of a professional designer who created multiple sets of cheerleading uniforms like they were treasures, which she then shared on a forum for people to vote on.
To enhance the promotion of the uniforms, Zelena personally took on the task of modeling each set. She elegantly posed for photos and shared them on the forum. The response was immediate, as a significant number of individuals gathered to admire the pictures. Numerous guys left comments below, expressing their admiration by using words like ‘goddess‘ and more.
This attention and admiration perfectly catered to Zelena’s vanity and craving for attention.
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Violeta finished preparing herself and descended the stairs.
“Dad, Mom, good morning.”
Irene was making sandwiches, and when she saw Violeta coming down, she said softly, “Vio, come here. I made sandwiches for you.”
Anton inquired. “Vio, did you sleep well last night?”
Violeta nodded and approached with a light step. “I slept very well.”
Niall emerged from the kitchen, holding a glass of soy milk. “Vio, milk or soy milk?”
“Soy milk, thank you, Niall.
Niall handed her the glass and then returned to the kitchen.
Lately, Irene and Anton had heard some news about Violeta at Toland University.
Irene asked. “Vio, is it true that the true heiress of the Arlowand’s Blake family is also studying at your school?”
Violeta hesitated for a moment and replied, “Mom, you know?”
Irene inquired, “Is she bullying you at school?”
Violeta responded, “No, it’s just some minor teasing.”
Anton said. “Vio, if you encounter any problems at school, don’t hesitate to tell me or your father. You can even talk to Niall about it. Don’t keep it to yourself, understand?”
Violeta smiled, took a bite of her sandwich, and said, “Dad, Mom, I’m fine. She can’t do anything to me.”
Irene said, “If you say so, then I can rest assured.”
Violeta wanted to resolve everything with Zelena from her previous life, but she didn’t want Irene and Anton to interfere.
Furthermore, the four years–of college, though long but fleeting, would have been dull without Zelena’s antics to entertain her.
Of course, Zelena had to continue thriving so that she could witness Violeta’s gradual path to success and brilliance.
Everything that Zelena took from her, Violeta would reclaim.
So if Zelena were to be driven away, who would Violeta have to showcase her success to?
They hadn’t even finished breakfast when the butler watering the garden noticed Hayden outside.
“Master Frost!”
Hayden had arrived?
Violeta’s hand, holding the soy milk, paused slightly. “Dad, Mom, Hayden is outside.”
Irene said, “Mr. Will…
“Yes.”
Please let Hayden in.”
Hayden was welcomed in by the butler. Today, he was dressed casually in light gray, exuding a carefree and relaxed aura that was immediately noticeable.
After entering, he greeted Irene and Anton, “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. White. I’m here to wait for Vio.”
At that moment, Niall approached with the soy milk and smiled upon seeing Hayden. “Oh, hello, Hade.”
“Hello, Niall.”
Violeta quickly explained. “Dad, Mom, Niall, we promised to visit Hayden’s house today. I couldn’t find the way, so he came to pick me up, along with Zoren and the others.”
Hayden was the only child in his family in this generation.
The relationship between the Frost family and the White family was also strong. Despite one being in business and the other in politics, they maintained a close personal bond.
Anton and Hayden’s father had been good friends for nearly twenty years.
“I understand. Hade, have you had breakfast?”
“Not yet.”
“Then come and have some.”
Irene gestured for the butler to bring Hayden a set of cutlery.
The butler quickly went to the kitchen and returned with new utensils. The breakfast table was plentiful, and accommodating one more person wouldn’t be an issue.
Hayden didn’t refuse and approached, sitting next to Niall, directly across from Violeta.
“Hayden, why are you here so early? Didn’t we agree on nine o’clock? It’s only eight now.”
“I woke up early.”
Hayden had taken the time to groom himself yesterday and had the house tidied up by the servants.
He hadn’t slept all night and left before dawn. By the time the butler noticed Hayden’s absence, he had already arrived.
But Violeta had no doubt about his words.
Niall said, “Hayden, it seems like you’re getting along well with Violeta. That puts my mind at ease. Initially, we were concerned that she wouldn’t adapt.”
Irene smiled and said, “That’s right, Violeta has a good personality, which is why we were worried about her being bullied at school! Hayden, as her senior, you should take good care of her.”
Hayden said, “Of course, Mrs. White.”
Anton said, “Since Violeta is going over for a visit, she should bring some gifts.”
Violeta answered, “Sure thing.”
Hayden said, “Uncle, it’s just a casual visit, so there’s no need for gifts.”
Anton argued. “That won’t do. We must bring gifts. It’s a matter of courtesy. Mr. Willow, wrap up the statue I brought back last time. Violeta can take it with her later.”
Reciprocity being the norm, Hayden had no reason to refuse Anton’s request.
He would return the favor when Violeta returned in the evening.
Half an hour later, they finished breakfast.
The servant wiped Tuna’s paws clean and put them in a bag, which Violeta carried with her.
But because Tuna had been eating well recently, it had gained some weight. The servant also gave them a leash so that Violeta could walk Tuna.
Violeta went out with Tuna and the gift to meet Hayden.
Hayden’s car was parked under the shade of a tree outside the White family estate. He opened the door for Violeta to get in.
Violeta put Tuna inside and then sat in the car, holding the gift.
“Hayden, is your house far away?”
“Not far.”
Indeed, it was not far, as it was within the second ring of Quinston.
Hayden went around the front of the car and sat in the driver’s seat.
“By the way, have you seen the school forum? Zelena designed several sets of uniforms specifically for the tennis club competition and let everyone choose.”
*I haven’t seen it. Did you say Zelena made them?”
Violeta took out her phone. “Yes, Zelena. Hey, wait, don’t tell me you don’t even know her name is Zelena?”
Hayden actually hadn’t paid attention to Zelena’s name and hadn’t remembered it at all.
“I don’t have that much time to care about irrelevant people.”
Upon hearing this, Violeta raised an eyebrow. This statement did seem to fit Hayden’s character.
When Hayden drove to his family’s mansion, Jasper, Zoren, and Liam were already there.
After getting out of the car, Violeta saw the huge plaque, the stone lions at the entrance, and the double redwood doors.
She was stunned, never expecting such a large Eastern–style mansion to be Hayden’s home!
It was truly deserving of being Quinston’s largest courtyard.
So big!
The entire area inside the surrounding walls is well–maintained!
She exclaimed, “Does a prince live here?”
Zoren and the others walked over. Violeta, you’re right. This house used to be the residence of a prince! This is where Duke Frost used to live.”
Violeta was speechless.
Hayden’s ancestors were indeed princes, true members of the royal family.
“But we don’t have royalty around anymore. The interior has been renovated. Violeta, you’ll see when we go inside. We’ve all seen good things since we were young, but every time we go to Hayden’s house, we always have our breath taken away.”
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The lions at the entrance were carved from white jade, and the mahogany mansion gate had a fingerprint
lock installed.
Upon entering the gate, the courtyard gives the impression of a grand palace once occupied by kings and nobles. The courtyard has three tiers and three small gardens leading up to the main hall.
Passing through the last door, several renowned trees were growing in the middle of the courtyard. These trees exude an ancient and elegant aura.
The interior had a combination of traditional Chinese architecture with a modern style. The main hall had impressive rosewood furniture.
There was a large painting in the hallway. It was created by a famous painter from ancient times and is the only one of its kind in the world.
There was a plaque on the painting with prominent characters written on it: Equality.
From the outside, the Frost family may seem low–key and ordinary, but once you’re here, you can feel their hidden strength and power. It’s important to be careful when visiting.
Two servants came over to serve tea and nodded respectfully.
Violeta asked, “Where are Mr. and Mrs. Frost?”
Hayden’s mom, a painter, went out to get inspired today.
Mrs. Frost and Irene were good friends who shared a passion for the arts. Whenever they met for tea, they had plenty to talk about. Irene often gave Mrs. Frost free vouchers as a gesture of friendship.
She handed the gift to the servants, who received it with both hands and left.
Even the carefree Zoren always restrained himself whenever he visited the Frost family.
Zoren sipped tea and asked Violeta, “Vio, how do you like this place?”
Although the White family’s mansion is considered luxurious, there is a difference between businesspeople and politicians.
The Frost family is known for being reserved, and their home is always neat and clean. However, their home is not as extravagant as the White family’s.
This place has a profound and formal atmosphere that makes it feel like one needs to wear proper attire to fit in.
Violeta grinned and playfully gazed at Hayden. “It seems like we should start calling him Young Master from now on.”
Hayden lowered his gaze and replied, “There’s no need for that.”
“Let’s take a look around.
Hayden found that there wasn’t much to do at their home, so he decided to get another place in Liberty.
Due to his strict upbringing, Liberty Grove is equipped with many smart home devices.
They arrived at the western wing courtyard, where Hayden’s room was located. Violeta walked into his room and found it neat, spacious, and well–organized.
The staff consistently cleaned and maintained the green plants in the courtyard.
Although there were large trees, no leaves were found underneath them.
Violeta was surprised to see many colorful birds in bird cages hanging from the trees.
“Do you still keep birds, Hayden?”
Zoren and the others sat on the stone bench nearby while the servants served them snacks to enjoy along with their tea.
Violeta was looking at the birds in their cages with curiosity. She noticed that one of the birds seemed to be worth a lot of money at first glance.
Liam said. “Vio, these are just a small part of Hayden’s vast collection of birds. He even trains falcons.”
Hayden developed this hobby in high school, which began with caring for a small parrot. He later progressed to working with eagles and even applied for a breeding certificate from the Department of Forestry to continue his hobby.
It is illegal to own eagles privately, and given Hayden’s background, it is doubtful that he would break the law.
In ancient times, it was said that nobles enjoyed playing with birds. It’s unclear how this hobby was passed down to Hayden since his parents didn’t share the same interests.
Jasper whistled and said, “Amarillo, sing a song!”
“Fool! Fool! Fool!”
A small yellow parrot with vibrant yellow feathers in the birdcage began to curse.
Jasper raised an eyebrow and said, “Hey! I’ll turn you into a dish! I haven’t seen you for a while, and you dare to curse at me.
Hayden went to the birdcage and opened it. Without even reaching out his hand, the bird flew out and perched on Hayden’s shoulder without hesitation.
Violeta observed this scene with admiration.
“Wow! The bird is so well–behaved.
Hayden chuckled softly upon hearing Violeta’s comment. “Reach out your hand, and I’ll make it fly over to you.”
Violeta raised her hand, and with a slight shake of Hayden’s shoulder, the yellow parrot flew onto Violeta White’s hand. She was thrilled and gently touched its feathers. “It’s so beautiful! Hayden, how did you train it? Can you teach me?”
Tuna poked its head out of the bag and stared at the yellow parrot.
“Training birds requires time and patience.”
If possible, I will take you to see the magnificent eagles.
Violeta nodded and said, “That sounds great!”
Violeta held Amarillo in her hand and looked at it intently. Meanwhile, Hayden watched Violeta’s smile with a tender expression.
Hayden used to consider some birds as his treasures. He never allowed anyone else to touch them, and he would quickly call them back, even if he showed them to others. But now, Hayden is more than willing to let Amarillo stay in Violeta’s hands for a longer time. He will put it back in the cage after she gets tired of playing with it.
Not only that, Violeta also looked at the purple bird in the cage and asked, “Can I touch this one too?”
“This is a violet–chested hummingbird. I named it Hibiscus.”
Hayden put Amarillo back in the cage.
Hibiscus flew out, and Hayden placed it in Violeta’s hands.
“Beautiful girl! Beautiful girl!”
Hibiscus blinked its eyes and called out twice. Each bird had a different voice, and the Hibiscus had a hoarse voice.
“Lalala! Lalala!”
The hoarse–voiced bird was also a chatterbox.
Hibiscus started singing without Hayden Frost’s command, but its voice was hoarse and unpleasant.
Zoren covered his ears and said, “Oh my gosh! Please stop singing!”
But Violeta didn’t mind. She laughed and said, “Hahaha, it’s so amusing!”
Hibiscus continued to sing despite the attempts to stop it. Its singing was off–key and could be heard. throughout the yard, causing the other birds in the cages to chatter.
“Good luck! Prosperity!”
“Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!”
“Bro! Bro! Sis! Sis!”
“Lalala! Lalala!”
All the birds were uttering simple words.
The birds‘ voices filled the yard, creating chaos.
“Whooo!”
Hayden whistled and all the birds stopped.
Hibiscus was put back into the cage.
Violeta seemed a little reluctant. “It turns out that raising birds is so fascinating. I wish Tuna could be as well–behaved in the future.”
“Tuna is very naughty. It chewed up a pair of my slippers.”
Hayden glanced at Tuna in the bag. “It will become more mature and well–behaved as it grows up.”
Being naughty during childhood is normal.
“I hope so!”
They moved to another part of the garden.
After some time, they brought out a deck of cards to play.
Violeta ate some cookies and said, “Sunset Cafe is reopening soon. You four should come.”
Zoren asked. “Has the cafe been renovated? You work fast.”
Violeta replied, “We have made simple changes to focus on promoting excitement. We aim to establish a reputation so that businesses can support us.
Liam chuckled. “Should we invite a music band to perform?”
“No, that would be too extravagant. The main attraction of the cafe is its affordability. We didn’t advertise it effectively before, so we’re renovating and promoting it again. By the way, I have prepared a lot of discount coupons to distribute.”
That’s fantastic, Vio. Could you give us some? I’ll take them and have community members post them to promote it well.”
Violeta’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Of course!”
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At Hayden’s residence, they indulged in the beauty of nature, appreciating the birds and flowers.
After lunch, they decided to depart in the very afternoon.
Before leaving. Hayden took Violeta to the well–organized storage room to select something as a gift to her.
Inside the storage room, everything was neatly arranged, with items carefully categorized.
Among the wooden compartments, there were several valuable ornaments, all of significant worth.
While Hayden was choosing the gift, Violeta became intrigued by a silver metal box she discovered in a cabinet.
The box bore no label, arousing her curiosity about its contents.
Upon opening the box, Violeta found brand–new children’s toys and a ring made of what appeared to be amber. The ring had a translucent and sparkling appearance.
She found it beautiful and decided to try it on her finger…
Under the sunlight, her fair skin complemented the honey hue of the amber, creating a stunning sight.
Meanwhile, Hayden had already chosen a desired gift and approached Violeta with the gift box. His expression froze when he noticed the ring on her finger.
“Where did you find it?” he asked.
Violeta turned to Hayden, puzzled, and replied, “It was in this box. What’s wrong? Is it valuable? I’m sorry. I just thought it looked nice, so I tried it on. I’ll take it off immediately.”
Hayden walked over, his expression slightly awkward.
“It’s nothing. It was a handmade item from my childhood and holds no significant value.”
“Huh? You made this? It’s actually quite lovely.”
“If you like it, then it’s yours.
“Really? That’s wonderful!”
Violeta gladly accepted the ring and kept it on her finger.
Hayden’s gaze fixated on her finger, and he spoke in a low tone, “Are you absolutely sure you want to keep wearing it without taking it off?”
“Can’t I?”
In the storage room, there were only the two of them.
Hayden’s eyes met Violeta’s puzzled gaze. He smiled and said, “This is the ring I made for my future bride when I was a child.
Violeta’s cheeks suddenly turned as red as a rose!
She quickly reached for the ring, intending to remove it, but somehow, perhaps due to her haste, it seemed more difficult to take off.
The ring ended up getting stuck around her knuckle.
“Wearing my ring means you have to marry me, you know,” Hayden teased.
Violeta was stunned.
“No, I didn’t know… I’ll give it back to you!”
Finally managing to remove the ring. Violeta hastily returned it to Hayden.
But Hayden didn’t reach out to take it. Violeta held the ring, feeling a bit awkward.
Hayden raised an eyebrow and playfully remarked, “Now that you’ve worn it, the ring seems to have stretched because of you.”
Violeta’s cheeks turned even redder, and she suddenly appeared slightly annoyed.
“It didn’t stretch! You’re making things up!”
The amber had long solidified. There was no way Violeta’s finger could have stretched it!
He was truly unhesitant to tell lies!
Hayden took the gift box and turned to leave the storage room, leaving with a parting comment, “I don’t mind. If the ring I made for my future bride gets ruined because of you, you’ll be responsible. Either marry me or give me an identical one.”
What?
Is there really such a shameless person in the world?
This feels like a setup!
It is a setup!
Leaving the Frost family’s residence, Violeta held the return gift with a slightly displeased expression.
Zoren noticed and asked, “Vio, what’s wrong?
Violeta muttered, “Nothing.”
Hayden glanced at Zoren and coldly stated, “Go start the car. Let’s not waste time.”
Jasper approached, putting his arm around Zoren’s shoulder, and whispered, “Let’s go quickly. Something’s going on between Hade and Vio!”
As Zoren moved forward, he whispered, “What’s happening?”
Jasper responded, “Are you asking me? Who should I ask then?”
The three of them proceeded to start the car,
Violeta stood beside Hayden’s car, her gaze fixed on him.
Hayden walked over helplessly, his eyes carrying a hint of indulgence. “Shall I open the door for you before you get in?”
He opened the car door, and Violeta stepped in, discreetly hiding the ring in a small compartment on the car door.
She thought Hayden was unaware.
However, when Violeta returned to the White family in the afternoon and took Tuna out of her bag, she was surprised to find the amber ring on Tuna’s paw!
Violeta picked up the ring and asked loudly. “Where did this come from?”
Tuna looked at Violeta with innocent eyes, then walked to the side and playfully tugged at a slipper.
Holding the ring. Violeta sighed deeply twice.
After giving Jasper the promotional discount voucher for Sunset Cafe, he made several copies, asked tennis club members to distribute them, and also took some to distribute in his class.
News about the opening of Sunset Cafe at the beginning of the month quickly spread, and for the first three days of its opening, there was an 80% discount.
After school every day, Violeta would also visit Sunset Cafe to see if any areas needed improvement before the official opening.
Gillian happened to discover that Violeta would head to the cafe right after school.
The next day, Gillian informed Zelena about this.
Upon hearing this, Zelena’s eyes lit up, and she speculated, “She goes to the cafe right after school every day. Could it be that she’s working there?”
“Huh? Violeta is working at the cafe?”
“It’s a possibility! Violeta needs money for her studies. If she doesn’t have any, she might need to work part-time.”
Zelena also thought it was quite likely.
Because Violeta’s card had been blocked for a while, she had no money to use.
Even though she had a connection with Jasper, he wasn’t a fool. How could he possibly keep giving money. to support Violeta all the time?/
So, in order to sustain her school expenses, Violeta must be working part-time to earn her tuition.
That girl must be working at Sunset Cafe!
Moreover, if Jasper hasn’t been giving Violeta money, they are likely already fed up with her. It wouldn’t be surprising if they kicked her out soon!
When that happened…
Hmph! Without Jasper and the others protecting her, let’s see how Violeta could still compete with her!
Zelena became more convinced about this in her heart.
“Oh, by the way, Lena, look at this.”
Gillian took out the discount voucher from her bag. “I heard that Violeta gave this discount voucher to Jasper and the others to distribute in the tennis club! I got one last time, and it said there’s an 80% discount before the official opening!”
Zelena suddenly smiled, and the mockery in her eyes was hard to conceal
“Why is Violeta like this? If she’s out of money, she could just return to her parents and ask for help. Violeta is just too stubborn. Oh well, I feel sorry for her! How about this: on the opening day, let’s go to the cafe together and help Violeta with her business!”
The few of them exchanged glances.
“Lena, she’s treated you like this, and you’re still thinking about helping with the cafe business. You don’t have to care so much for her. Violeta is not worth it!”
Yeah, if we go, Violeta is so petty, she might think you’re there to show off!”
They were right. Zelena did go there to show off!
Otherwise, did they think Zelena would support Violeta out of goodwill?
But she didn’t show it She pretended to be conflicted, lowered her eyelashes, and said softly. “Huft! I believe Violeta will one day understand my well-intentioned efforts!”
Chapter 50
Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was the beginning of the month, the day when Sunset Cafe reopened.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the previous discount vouchers, Violeta spontaneously added a new promotion. The first fifty customers would receive a complimentary piece of Black Forest cake on the reopening day.
Near Toland University, there were quite a few cafes.
However, themed cafes were relatively scarce!
After Violeta’s transformation, Sunset Cafe evolved from a previously ordinary coffee shop into a themed cafe that changed its decor and menu to match the weather of each season. Even the decorations inside the cafe were specially customized.
Due to the special promotion and the novelty of a themed cafe, even those who weren’t coffee enthusiasts were willing to visit for the experience and to take photos.
As a result, when the owners arrived early in the morning to reopen, a long line was forming at the entrance.
Both of them reported they had never seen such a scene before. While opening the business, they called Violeta about the situation.
Violeta was on her way and had anticipated that the cafe’s reopening would be extremely busy. Knowing the couple might be overwhelmed, she came to help them today!
When Violeta arrived at the cafe, Kaylee also arrived on her bicycle.
Vio…
Kaylee locked her bike and jogged over.
“Hi, Kay.”
They exchanged smiles. “Let’s go!”
Last time, Violeta gave Kaylee a dress as a gift, and not knowing how to repay the favor, Kaylee agreed to come and help at the cafe…
After entering the cafe, Violeta took several sets of uniforms and custom–made aprons from her bag.
After putting on the uniforms, they started the busy work of serving and taking orders.
Violeta could have hired a few people to help instead of coming to assist personally.
However, due to time constraints and considering that the rush would subside after the initial opening, the couple felt they could manage the workload themselves.
Violeta had worked at this cafe in her previous life, so she was familiar with the order process and felt no pressure.
Most of the customers coming to the cafe were Toland University students. With Violeta’s exceptional demeanor and delicate appearance, as she took orders at the front efficiently, many couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times.
Soon, they recognized Violeta!
“Hi, are you a student at Toland University?”
Violeta hesitated for a moment, then smiled and replied, “Yes.”
“Oh my gosh! I know you! Are you Violeta, the freshman from the Performing Arts Department, in the school’s beauty pageant on the forum?”
Previously, Violeta’s photos were used to sign up for the campus beauty pageant. With votes from tennis club members, she quickly advanced to the preliminary round.
She was too busy with the cafe to pay attention to the rankings.
She didn’t expect to be recognized here, but Violeta maintained a calm expression and admitted it.
“Yes, it’s me.”
The few people at the counter had bright and excited expressions.
“Oh my goodness, you’re way more beautiful than in the photos!”
“Yeah, the photos were already pretty–just passport photos! I didn’t expect you to be even more beautiful in person! Oh my goodness, your photos did not do you justice!”
Tm changing my vote right away. I’m voting for you!”
Violeta’s registration photos were indeed quite casual. She just used a regular passport photo.
Meanwhile, almost everyone else who signed up used artistic or heavily edited photos. It was rare enough for someone to look exactly like their submitted photo, let alone look even better in person.
So, it pleasantly surprised them when they saw how Violeta looked in person.
“Violeta, you should go back and change your beauty pageant photo! Even taking a picture right here on the spot would look better than your slightly blurry passport photo!”
Violeta fell silent for a moment, chuckled awkwardly, and quickly changed the subject. “What would you like to drink? I’ll take your orders.7
After ordering their coffees, they sat down and waited. In the meantime, they discreetly snapped a photo of Violeta as she placed her order, keeping her head down. They managed to capture a corner of the cafe’s interior design in the background.
They posted the photo on a forum with the caption: “You must visit West Street Sunset Cafe! Check out the beautiful waitress who will charm you!”
The post quickly gained attention, attracting more people to the cafe
The crowd that showed up for the reopening far exceeded Violeta’s expectations!
There were simply too many people!
They had prepared enough coffee beans for the entire day, but they were running out by the end of the morning.
Violeta quickly called home and asked the maid to bring more coffee beans.
While Violeta was busy and overwhelmed, Hayden and the others arrived in their cars.
There was a line outside, and all the tables inside were occupied. Many people stood, took pictures, and left with their coffee to–go because there were no available seats,
As Hayden walked into the cafe, his eyes immediately landed on Violeta, who was working hard.
Her long hair was tied back with a headband, and a few strands near her temples fell naturally onto her shoulders, adding a touch of charm to her beautiful features.
The comments from earlier were indeed accurate. Even in a casual photo, Violeta looked much better than her passport photo from the campus beauty pageant!
Hayden was instantly captivated and could feel his heart skip a beat.
When he looked at her, a trace of tenderness involuntarily appeared in his eyes.
A group of people approached.
“Viol
Upon hearing their voices, Violeta looked up at them. The smile on her face, worn from serving customers, didn’t quite reach her eyes.
“Why did you guys come here? There are no available seats, so feel free to stand anywhere.”
The eyes of others in the cafe turned towards the four of them as if they had discovered a new world.
“It’s The Beatles!”
“Oh my god, they’re here too.”
“It looks like they know the waitress. Damn! Their relationship seems so good and really enviable…
Hayden and the others were aware of the reopening today, so they specifically came to visit.
The group walked over to the counter and casually chatted with Violeta. The few Toland University girls who were ordering stood beside them, not knowing what to do, looking ecstatic and thrilled.
Zoren asked, “Vio, what are we having for lunch today?”
Jasper took out his phone. “I’ll take a photo and post it on Instagram.”
Liam said. “Look at this. The business is booming.”
Violeta pleaded, “Please don’t! Don’t post anything. My little place can’t handle the crowd!”
Hayden chuckled softly, glanced at the two nearly empty buckets of coffee beans behind her, and asked, “Once the coffee beans are ground, can you close early?”
Violeta replied, “No! I’ve already called home to bring me more coffee beans. I want to sell them until it’s pitch dark on our opening day.”
Zoren rested his elbow on the counter, looking like a playboy…
“Vio, you shouldn’t do this. It seems like we can’t afford to support you. Not enough pocket money?”
The White family wasn’t short of money either. How did they end up with Violeta, this little money enthusiast, acting like she’s diving into a pool of money?
If Irene and Anton had known that their precious daughter was working so hard for just tens of thousands of dollars in revenue for a day, they wouldn’t have known what to think.
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