Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 637

So, she went to investigate and caught Shania in the act.

Once again, Shania found herself unlucky enough to fall into Hilary's hands.

Unaware that she was a live-in maid at Violeta's house, Shania tried to flee.

In response, Hilary used her military boxing skills to defend herself, accidentally knocking out one of Shania's front teeth and sending her to the ground in pain.

When Violeta returned home, Shania was still screaming about calling the police, causing the sound-controlled lights on the floor to remain lit.

Ms. Silverleaf stood by Hilary, unsure of what to do next.

As Violeta exited the elevator, Ms. Silverleaf quickly turned to her for support, "Ms. Violeta, you're back, look at this."

Violeta immediately recognized Shania, who was still on the ground.

Hearing them call out to Violeta, Shania exclaimed in surprise, "Violeta! You're back."

Shania had intended to come and go quietly tonight, especially since the fashion gala was a perfect cover, thinking Violeta might be resting in a suite prepared by the organizers.

She did not want to disturb Violeta, as it could jeopardize her plan.

Violeta looked at her dispassionately, "Shania, what are you doing here?"

Shania, refusing to admit she was there to spy, covered her bleeding mouth and protested, "I was just exercising and was attacked for no reason. I'm not going to let this go so easily! I'm going to call the police!"

Violeta responded coolly, "Oh, Hilary may not speak, but she isn't irrational. She wouldn't hit someone without reason. You want to call the police? Go ahead."

Evelina really should not have sent such a clueless individual for investigation.

Shania's naive actions were a waste of Violeta's time.

Evelina probably found it exhausting to deal with her daily.

As Violeta entered her house, Tuna darted out from the doorway.

Shania had hoped to sneak a peek inside, perhaps to spot men's shoes by the shoe rack as solid evidence.

However, before she could see anything, a large animal charged out, startling her.

Ironically, these were the same officers who had previously escorted Shania back to Liberty Grove.

Seeing the police made Shania even more anxious.

She protested, "I came here to exercise. Climbing stairs is part of my routine. What did I peep at? What did I steal? Don't make false accusations. I can sue for defamation!

"And besides, I didn't do anything wrong. This person just attacked me. She even knocked out my tooth, now I have a lisp. I'm going to sue her!"

Leaning against the door frame with a cup of hot water in hand, Violeta casually suggested, "If you're not up to anything suspicious, why not let us check your bag?"

"W-What?"

Shania was visibly startled.

Violeta, holding her mug, spoke with calm logic.

"So, you're here to exercise by climbing stairs, right? I get that. But typically, people who exercise at home bring at least a towel, wear appropriate workout clothes, or carry a water bottle for hydration, don't they?

"You say you exercise at night, yet you haven't brought anything for climbing to the top floor. Doesn't that seem odd? But it's fine, I'll take your word for it. Since you claim you're here to exercise, why don't you first prove that's indeed what you're here for?"