Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 200

Upon receiving Violeta's answer, the woman's face lit up with happiness.

Following a short chat with Violeta, she swayed her waist and headed towards Hayden. Violeta glimpsed at the woman's departing form before resuming her exploration of the base camp.

Approximately seven or eight minutes later, the woman came back to Violeta with a crestfallen look. "Are you joking with me?"

Violeta was confused. "What are you trying to say?"

The woman clarified, "You mentioned he's not your boyfriend, but he explicitly stated that you're his girlfriend!"

Violeta was taken aback. "Huh?"

The woman walked over with Violeta and confronted Hayden.

"Are you two a couple or not?"

Violeta's gaze met Hayden's, and they shared a silent understanding of something.

It seemed Hayden used her as a shield to reject the woman.

Since the woman didn't know her, Violeta complied with Hayden and said, "Yes."

Upon hearing her response, the woman grew even angrier.

"You're both playing games with me! You said no earlier, and now you're saying yes?"

Violeta replied hesitantly, "I wasn't playing with you."

The woman put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Arrest them!"

Her loud call instantly drew the attention of seven or eight burly men from the crowd, who surrounded Violeta and Hayden.

Violeta was momentarily stunned, not expecting the situation to escalate like this. She glanced at Hayden.

Nearby, Jasper and the others noticed the commotion and hurried over.

"What's going on here?"

A man who had chatted with Zoren earlier informed them, "That's Natalie Yarrow, the daughter of the local motorcycle gang leader. How did you guys manage to anger her?"

Irritating the daughter of the motorcycle gang leader?

Quite audacious.

Zoren moved ahead to protect Violeta and questioned, "What's the matter? Are you seeking a confrontation?"

Jasper and Liam joined them.

"Vio, what's going on?"

Violeta murmured, "This woman was flirting with Hayden, but he used me as a pretext to turn her down. We didn't anticipate her reaction."

Liam glanced at Natalie in front of him, adopting a more friendly tone.

"Miss, why don't you try your luck with someone else? Hayden doesn't appreciate being approached like this. Besides, even if you initiate a conversation, shouldn't others have the right to decline? What kind of logic is this? We're all here to have a good time, so how about we all take a step back? If things escalate, I guarantee it won't end well for anyone."

Natalie narrowed her eyes. "We won't end well? Haha, you think I'm a fool! This girl just said she's not his girlfriend, and now he's saying she is. You're just trying to fool people here!"

"Ah!"

"Thud!"

The three burly men, now lying on the ground with the bench on their chests, felt the pain throbbing in their chests.

They hadn't expected Violeta to appear fragile but possess such strength.

"This d*mn girl! Grab her, guys!"

Several more burly men lunged at Violeta, but this time they were intercepted by Zolen and the others using bottles.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Next came the shifting of tables, bottles flying, and glass shards scattering everywhere, extinguishing several lights on the ceiling.

Observers at the gathering swiftly sought shelter outside, whispering among themselves.

"Oh gosh, this is escalating into a conflict!"

"I never thought these people would be so proficient in fighting."

"I presumed that girl would depend entirely on men for defence, but despite her slim figure, she can defend herself well in a brawl!"

"Hey, check it out! Natalie is calling for backup."

"It seems they're in a tough spot. Natalie's dad heads the motorcycle gang. By crossing them, they've probably put their future in Quinston at risk."