Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism



No matter what, Zelena had to admit that the current developments were beyond her control.

No matter what she did, Violeta seemed to shine with the same brilliance as in their past lives.

A deep sense of despair settled in her heart.

Even with another chance at life, was she still no match for Violeta?

Violeta returned from Glorialand.

High-end endorsements were pouring in.

Following the Sunset Cafe incident, Violeta's studio released a statement.

It subtly hinted to the public that she hadn't endorsed any food products yet.

As a result, many food brands approached her, but Violeta's exorbitant endorsement fees discouraged some.

Ultimately, Eugene selected a cookie brand from the array of options, and they were in the process of negotiating a contract.

A month later, after five months of filming, 'Spring in Moon City' was more than halfway done.

Meanwhile, Tracy starred in 'The Rose', which had decent ratings for a prestige drama. The performance was above average.

Apex Entertainment already had Violeta, who enjoyed top-tier popularity.

She had participated in two major productions that achieved extraordinary success. Furthermore, Violeta had already won the title of best actress at a young age.

Tracy was still playing catch-up. She had a considerable gap to close compared to Violeta, so the company planned her future to focus on prestige dramas, avoiding direct competition with Violeta.

All popular stars would eventually need to transition to serious roles.

What they could play now as a female lead would eventually be the role of the main character's mother.

As their youth faded, they would gradually be phased out unless they found alternative paths.

Tracy had just taken the road ten years earlier, at the peak of her youth.

Tracy was reluctant, always feeling that the company favoured Violeta, despite the set plans.

The next month, Zelena had finished filming.

Despite falling from a horse during shooting, the crew organised a wrap party for her.

Zelena raised her glass to toast the crew members.

The production manager, Doug, who had perhaps drunk a bit too much, began to talk more than usual. "Zelena, how's your back injury? You're still young; you need to take proper care of yourself."

Zelena replied, "Much better. I'll be careful. Thank you, Doug."

Seeing no one else around, Doug swirled his glass and muttered, "Zelena, do you know why you fell off that horse?"

Zelena answered, "Wasn't it because

that horse had a strange

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temperament? To be honest, ifd had

another chance, I wouldn't have picked that horse."

Doug chuckled. "Then what were you thinking? Why were you insisting on that horse?"

Zelena smiled faintly, seeming somewhat puzzled.

Doug shook his head, put down his

glass, and stood up. He said, "I'm tipsy, and I think I need to rest. The stable hands always said that

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temperaments are rare. Even hard

that the white horse had a bad

témper before Violeta. Why did you choose it?"

Zelena's expression froze.

Something seemed to explode in her mind.

Yes.

Initially, Zelena hadn't intended to fight for Violeta's horse.

Who told her that this horse was gentle?

Who gave her the wrong information, making her want to fight for Violeta's horse?

Zelena felt she needed to calm down.

It seemed like no one explicitly told her that; it was all a rumour.

Rumours?

Who spread them?

It was Violeta.

The white horse's gentleness came from Violeta.

Suddenly, Zelena's pupils contracted.

Did Violeta foresee I would fight for the horse!?

While sitting in the bustling room, Zelena felt a chill down her spine.

Could it be?

Violeta had anticipated I would fight for the horse?

If not, why would the rumour about the white horse's gentleness spread?

But how could Violeta predict my moves?

Wait.

All this time, I thought I understood Violeta well enough.

But I had overlooked a crucial tion: If I understood Violeta s

me?

Rs how well did Violeta unde

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