Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 351, to 360]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 351

Irene picked out a dress for Violeta.

It was a new haute couture piece from SEVITL’s autumn collection. A high-end, light purple, slit-hem bodycon dress with an off-shoulder design and intricate fish scale detailing extending from the top to the skirt’s hem, with pale highlights that reflected light when walking.

It looked like a stunning mermaid dress.

There was also a short, black butterfly-themed dress from the same collection, which made the legs look longer.

When Violeta arrived at the studio and saw the dress Irene had sent over, she felt a bit uneasy.

“Mom, won’t this be too flashy for me to wear? I just debuted, and I’m already wearing haute couture? How am I supposed to blend in later?”

Irene replied, “Why shouldn’t you wear it? I bought this dress for my daughter. Wearing haute couture right after debuting will show everyone you’re different. I saw that scandal they were talking about, saying you were dating a rich man for money. Haha! Wearing this will shut them up!”

Violeta was surprised. “You bought it?”

There have been instances where celebrities who weren’t qualified tried to buy dresses for the red carpet themselves, which offended the brands and led to poor fashion resources later.

The brands are the biggest sponsors if you don’t have backing in the entertainment industry. If you get blacklisted or banned, it’s a huge loss.

“Mom, isn’t this against the rules?”

Irene reassured her, “Don’t worry. I know the president of SEVITL’s Artea-Pacifica region. You can wear it without worry. Last time we had afternoon tea, the president mentioned that they enjoyed your performance in ‘The Quiet Ode’ and thought you had a great presence. They want to work with you.

“Vio, don’t be afraid. If anything happens, I’ll handle it. Just wear it.”

Since Irene put it that way, Violeta decided to go along with it.

“Thanks, Mom. I’ll wear it then. I was wondering what to wear to the party.”

Irene laughed fondly over the phone, “Good, you wear it. I won’t keep you from your work anymore. Oh, and come home for dinner this weekend. Your dad and I miss you.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up, Violeta raised an eyebrow at Eugene, who was sitting across from her.

“Mr. Scott, it’s settled. I’ll wear this one.”

Eugene exclaimed, “Wow, isn’t it too flashy?”

Violeta lowered her gaze, saying, “Maybe flashy is exactly what I need!”

Eugene laughed, “Alright, I can already see the trendy searches

on Clio Charity Night. Let Hattie’s team go after that White Goddess dress. We’ll be the most stunning mermaid at the Clio Charity Night, haha… “

“Oh, by the way, Mr. Scott, did you contact Danielle? I read the script. This first draft is a bit rough. She needs to revise it.”

“I contacted her. She said she could make the changes…

Meanwhile, Hattie was having dinner with the director of Viviane that evening.

With a bit of persuasion, the dress issue was resolved!

Hattie was very pleased with herself…

“What I want must be mine. Violeta, how can you compete with me?”

Hattie expected Violeta’s team to fight back and continue vying for the dress. But after waiting for two days with no response from Violeta’s team, she figured Violeta had given up. She thought Violeta wasn’t that capable after all.

Since Violeta was very popular right now if word got out that she couldn’t secure the dress over Hattie, everyone in the industry would know who the real power player was.

Hattie immediately had her assistant spread the word and take the opportunity to smear Violeta.

Her assistant got the message and promptly went to work.

Within half a day, the news spread throughout the circle.

The rumours quickly reached Violeta.

Aster said, “Is Hattie’s team out of their minds? We didn’t even provoke them. Why are they doing this?”

Violeta thought about the recent negative reviews of ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ online.

Hattie probably thought Violeta was behind it.

But Violeta wasn’t interested in petty tricks like that.

In her past life, ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ had been nominated for awards. Negative reviews were temporary. As long as the show’s quality was good, it wouldn’t be affected by initial criticism.

Although Violeta didn’t get along with Hattie, she wouldn’t stoop to such tactics.

Who else would benefit from Hattie’s misfortune?

It was Zelena.

A faint smile appeared on Violeta’s lips. She had already figured it out.

“Ignore them. The truth will come out at the Clio Charity Night red carpet.”

Eugene added, “By then, it will be clear who the real clown is.”

Suddenly, a notification popped up on Aster’s phone.

Aster looked at it, then turned to Eugene with a serious expression.

“Mr. Scott, check the trendy searches.”

Eugene and Violeta both pulled out their phones.

At the top of the trendy searches was a very eye-catching breaking news headline.

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Lydia Coleman, the reigning queen of pop culture, was captured at the airport upon her return to the country.

The media buzzed as Lydia, who had been vacationing abroad, returned just in time for the Clio Charity Night.

Tapping into the trendy searches, numerous videos showed fans greeting Lydia at the airport, which was packed not just with fans but also with a slew of media outlets.

Previously, Eugene had orchestrated a PR move to elevate Violeta by pushing her into the spotlight, overshadowing Lydia as the Apex’s new Top Gun. Lydia’s team had yet to respond to this maneuver.

As the hottest newcomer, Violeta had recently been involved in a scandal involving late-night escapades, further fuelling media interest. They eagerly swarmed Lydia at the airport, bombarding her with questions about Violeta.

“Lydia, is there a reason you left Apex?”

“What do you think of Apex’s new signee, Violeta?”

“Some say Violeta is the next Top Gun after you. Do you think she deserves it?”

“Lydia, please answer!”

The media followed Lydia from the airport, cameras flashing. Lydia, dressed in high-end luxury attire and carrying a six-figure bag, had two assistants fending off the media microphones. As she was about to get into her car, she removed her sunglasses, her beautiful eyes sweeping over the cameras.

“Violeta? Sorry, I don’t know who that is.”

“Wow!”

Her words were arrogant. For Lydia, a reigning star, to claim not to know Violeta, the rising star, was astonishing. However, it was plausible since Lydia had been abroad and might not have followed domestic entertainment news.

Still, saying it so blatantly in front of the media was a slap in Violeta’s face.

The video quickly went viral, topping the trendy searches.

Comments were flooded with cheers and welcome messages for Lydia’s return. Previously, Lydia’s fans had argued with Violeta’s fans on Facebook but had mostly lost since Violeta was currently more popular. Now, with Lydia back, her fans felt empowered.

Soon, topics mocking Violeta soared to the top five in trendy searches.

Eugene watched the video, fuming, and slammed his phone on the table.

Bang!

Aster frowned, “Mr. Scott, what does this mean? Is she pretending not to know, or does she not know?”

Eugene, who had managed Lydia for years, knew her best. Lydia was an expert at appearing innocent while doing things that provoked others.

“She’s declaring war on us!”

Violeta watched the video calmly and put down her phone.

Eugene turned to Violeta, “Beauty, what’s your take?”

Violeta responded, “Mr. Scott, you know her better than I do. What do you think we should do?”

Eugene’s eyes narrowed.

Lydia had betrayed him, taking the team with her, leaving Eugene powerless and ridiculed by Aiden. He had always publicly wished Lydia well, but he never forgot the betrayal.

Lydia had been his first artist, and they had started from scratch. together, supporting each other. Eugene had always put Lydia’s interests first, elevating her to the top. He had never wronged her, yet she chose to backstab him.

In a place where fame and fortune were paramount, genuine friendship was rare. Eugene had thought Lydia was a true friend and ally, but he realised he had been naive. Lydia had merely used him as a stepping stone.

This betrayal was something Eugene would never forgive.

“Beauty, since she claims not to know you, we’ll make a stunning entrance at the Clio Charity Night red carpet and show her exactly who you are.”

Lydia’s return was undoubtedly to attend the Clio Charity Night. Given her status, she would undoubtedly choose a high-end haute couture dress. Meanwhile, Violeta’s dress from SEVITL’s autumn collection was a global debut.

In terms of status and level, Violeta was already at the top.

Eugene foresaw that Violeta would be the most dazzling presence at the Clio Charity Night.

Would this setup ensure that Lydia would remember Violeta? This was just the beginning.

Eugene had once propelled a domestic star to the top; now he could do it again, perhaps even taking Violeta internationally with her talent and work.

On the way back to the company, Lydia sat in the car, texting her boyfriend on WhatsApp. Her two assistants discussed the trendy search events on Facebook.

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“Lydia, Violeta is trending again. It’s hilarious!

“How did a newcomer like her dare to step on us? Do these newbies think they can just walk over their seniors to get ahead? It’s so presumptuous!”

Lydia nonchalantly replied to her WhatsApp messages, then paused to listen to her assistant. She put her phone down and extended her hand. “Let me see.”

The assistant handed over the phone. Lydia scrolled through the

news and saw her fans praising her. She casually liked a few comments, using her assistant’s account.

Though Lydia was very popular, the comment section wasn’t entirely in her favour. Violeta’s fans were also quite vocal.

“This Violeta has a decent fan base,” Lydia remarked.

Her assistant replied, “They’re just fans of her drama. She starred in ‘The Quiet Ode,’ which is popular right now. It’s normal for her to have some following. But if her future projects aren’t as good, those fans will disappear. It won’t affect us.”

Another assistant, Devin, chimed in, “Exactly. But it’s clear Violeta is ambitious. She just signed with Apex and is already trying to step on us, claiming she’s the new Top Gun. It’s laughable! Where does she get the nerve?”

Lydia chuckled and handed the phone back to her assistant. She adjusted the blanket on her lap and closed her eyes. “It’s not about her having the nerve. This is just Eugene trying to get back at me.”

When Lydia left Apex with her team, Eugene was left behind. He must have felt betrayed and was now trying to retaliate.

Lydia had only signed a five-year contract with Apex. During those years, she did owe her success to Eugene’s efforts, but so what? Eugene promoted her for his benefit too. If Lydia had failed, Eugene wouldn’t have had any standing in the company. So, all his efforts were voluntary.

Now that Lydia had established herself, it was normal for her to leave with her team. She couldn’t stay at Apex forever. People always look out for their interests.

To Lydia, Eugene was no longer valuable. He even hindered her, restricting many of her moves, and making things dull and frustrating.

If Eugene wanted revenge, Lydia wasn’t worried. She was curious to see what Violeta was capable of.

“Lydia, Indigo has already prepared the dress for you. You can go to the studio to choose it later. Oh, and several other brands have sent over their haute couture dresses too.”

“The Clio red carpet schedule has been printed out. If there are any issues, we can still make adjustments.”

Lydia responded, “Okay, got it.”

Time flew by, and Lydia’s return dominated the trendy searches until the Clio Charity Night red carpet began, at which point it finally dropped. After all, it wouldn’t look good for Clio’s event to be overshadowed.

In the evening, Violeta arrived two hours early to get her makeup and styling done.

For this event, Apex received invitations from upper management and a select few artists, including Violeta,

Brandon, and some veteran artists from the company. Tracy and Chad weren’t invited because, despite being signed with Apex, they hadn’t yet established themselves in the industry. They weren’t even considered C-list.

Tracy was still filming, so she couldn’t attend the red carpet.

However, Chad’s manager pulled some strings to get Chad an opportunity to attend.

Zelena was also busy filming and couldn’t make it.

Hattie had been eagerly anticipating the red carpet. After meticulously preparing, she was ready to shine in front of the media.

Since ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ was still airing, the production team planned for Hattie and Jacques to walk the red carpet together, pleasing the fans. However, after the previous negative reviews, both Hattie’s and Jacques’ teams were at odds. Though they agreed to walk together, both sides were prepared to launch their marketing campaigns after the event to outshine each other.

The red carpet lineup was released.

Violeta was placed towards the beginning, neither opening the event nor being the final highlight. Eugene was dissatisfied with this and tried to negotiate with the organizers, hoping to get Violeta a more prominent spot.

But it wasn’t that simple.

“Mr. Scott, don’t make it hard for me. If it were Lydia, maybe. But Violeta, though popular, still lacks the clout. Many others are vying for the spotlight, and it’s just not feasible to give Violeta the final spot. You’re putting me in a tough position.”

Eugene responded with bitterness, “Okay, you say it’s tough now. Do you forget how I helped you before? Fine, don’t come asking for favours in the future.”

The negotiations fell apart, and Eugene was furious. But that’s the reality of the entertainment industry.

Violeta remained calm. “It’s fine, Mr. Scott. We’ll go with the original plan.”

Eugene sighed, “I just hate to see you in this stunning haute couture not getting the spotlight you deserve.”

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Violeta said wisely, “A diamond shines no matter where it is. Being at the end isn’t always the best. Being in the front gives me a chance to make some connections.”

Eugene admired Violeta’s mindset. Despite being in the entertainment industry, she hadn’t let it change her.

“It’s great that you think this way. I hope you always stay true to yourself.”

The staff didn’t mean to ignore Eugene’s request. The competition for the final spots was just too fierce.

At 9 PM, the red carpet event officially began.

The host, dressed in a simple white gown, stood by the signing board, microphone in hand, smiling at the countless cameras in front of her. She started inviting guests to come out according to the script.

Backstage, the struggle over the lineup continued.

Lydia wanted the final spot. Having just returned, she wanted the most attention. But there were bigger names ahead of her, like a recently awarded international film star, whose presence Lydia couldn’t overshadow. So, she settled for the third-to-last spot.

Hattie, though not very influential, was highly ambitious. She was originally scheduled to walk ahead of Violeta but wasn’t happy about it. She asked Hannah for help, who managed to secure a mid-spot for her through some connections, hoping Hattie’s performance on the red carpet would trend and attract fans.

Jacques also benefited from this, moving up the order along with Hattie.

After all the adjustments, Violeta, initially the twelfth to walk, was pushed to seventh!

Eugene was furious when he found out. These people were truly relentless in their pursuit of better spots.

Time was tight, and the host was already calling Violeta’s name to come on stage.

Violeta stood up.

Aster helped smooth out her dress.

“Mr. Scott, I’m going now.”

“Alright.”

Aster accompanied Violeta outside, watching her gracefully move forward.

Even before Violeta reached the signing board, cameras were already flashing wildly.

“Violeta, over here, please.”

The host politely gestured to the spot.

Violeta walked to the signing board amidst the flashes, took a pen from the tray, and signed her name.

The photographers were enthusiastic.

The host couldn’t help but blink quickly, using the script in her hand to shield herself from the flashes.

Violeta wore a fishtail dress that accentuated her curves

perfectly. Her long, wavy hair fell elegantly around her waist, her profile was flawless, and every part of her appearance was impeccable.

Her skin was fair, and under the flashes, the sequins on her dress reflected just the right amount of light.

After signing, she handed the pen back to the host.

The host, a woman herself, couldn’t help but be captivated by Violeta’s beauty.

“Let’s take a photo over here.”

“Sure.”

Violeta moved to the backdrop and posed gracefully.

The media in front of her snapped away furiously.

They had initially thought the early arrivals wouldn’t bring much excitement and were saving their camera memory for the bigger stars. But Violeta’s appearance changed that, and they became visibly excited, tripling the frequency of their flashes.

“Violeta, over here.”

“Violeta …”

“Violeta, look this way, thank you.”

Her gaze swept over the cameras, and then, following the host’s signal, she left.

Since the Clio Charity Night red carpet was being live-streamed, cameras continued to follow Violeta as she walked away.

The reporters at the event were sharp-eyed and quickly noticed that Violeta was wearing haute couture, sparking whispers among them.

The online comments section exploded with excitement.

One of Violeta’s major fans, known on Facebook as The Violet Land, helped spread the buzz.

Eugene had already arranged for Violeta to trend. As soon as she finished her walk and the live stream gained traction, she shot up in the trendy searches.

Backstage, Eugene was waiting for Violeta, ready to introduce her to some of the veteran artists and producers.

Apex was collaborating with Orange Channel on a new music show, and Brandon had been invited to participate. Brandon’s musical talent was impressive, and the company planned to make him the next top-tier star in the domestic entertainment industry.

However, Brandon’s messy personal life was a concern, and the company had ordered him to clean up his act during the show.

Eugene told Violeta, “Men like him, without discipline, even if they become famous, they’re likely to fail in the long run.”

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Violeta took a sip of her wine.

In her past life, she remembered the scandal of Brandon’s downfall due to his indulgent lifestyle. There was news of an unplanned pregnancy with a female singer in the industry.

Although Brandon’s family background was good, the scandal affected him significantly. However, it wasn’t enough to drive him out of the industry; instead, the woman faced severe online abuse for a long time.

At that time, the famous director, Austin Cress, was approaching.

Eugene quickly brought Violeta over to greet him. This was a rare opportunity to expand her network.

Meanwhile, the red carpet event continued.

Hattie, in a high-end White Goddess gown, posed confidently, lingering on the red carpet a bit longer than necessary.

Following the schedule, one star after another walked the red carpet.

Lydia appeared in a striking black haute couture dress, exuding a powerful aura with flawless makeup. The highlight of her outfit was a large ruby necklace around her neck. After signing at the board, she raised her hand to greet the cameras.

She had already paid the media to ensure her presence would trend after the event. Her haute couture dress was a global first-wear, a rare opportunity in the domestic entertainment industry.

After leaving the red carpet, her assistant draped a coat over her shoulders.

“Are we trending yet?”

“Lydia, it’s all set.”

“Good.”

Feeling reassured, Lydia grabbed her clutch and headed backstage.

As soon as she arrived, she recognized a few familiar faces and followed the staff to her seat.

She glanced around and noticed Austin sitting with the director of Clio Charity Night. Her goal was to break into the film industry, so she took off her coat and walked over, swaying her hips.

But as she approached, she saw that Austin wasn’t alone. Eugene and Violeta were there, chatting and laughing.

Lydia frowned and stopped. Approaching Austin in front of Eugene and Violeta would make her look too eager. Lydia, proud and self-respecting, decided against it and returned to her seat. She didn’t notice that Eugene, cleaning his sunglasses, caught a glimpse of her retreating figure in the reflection.

Eugene’s gaze sharpened slightly, and he smiled as he hung the

sunglasses in his pocket. “Director Cress, please look after

Violeta. Have you seen ‘The Quiet Ode’?”

Austin, already interested in Violeta, continued the conversation.

Back at her seat, Lydia kept an eye on them. The more she looked, the more she suspected Violeta’s dress was something special. She sent a message to her assistant.

‘What dress is Violeta wearing?”

‘I’ll find out right away,’ the assistant replied.

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Meanwhile, Hattie and Jacques finished their red carpet walk and headed backstage. They intentionally stood close to the cameras, creating an image of a close relationship to please their fans.

But with their wine glasses in hand, their whispered conversation was anything but friendly.

“Jacques, what cologne are you wearing? It’s so strong.”

“Your makeup must weigh a ton, yet you’re criticizing me?”

During the filming of ‘The Moon Belongs to You,’ they had worked well together, but both were focused solely on their careers and had no interest in a romantic relationship. Hattie’s mediocre acting and haughty attitude, combined with her habit of chewing gum during scenes, annoyed Jacques.

They rarely interacted outside of their scenes, and their teams constantly fought over getting more screen time for their respective stars. After the series aired, both sides bought followers and traffic, leading to negative reviews that had each blaming the other.

Despite their animosity, they managed to stand together for their fans. As the event continued, Hattie turned and walked away, while Jacques went in the opposite direction.

Their feud was known to everyone but their fans.

After Hattie entered the venue…

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Carmen introduced Hattie to some higher-ups at Clio.

When it came to seating arrangements, Hattie found herself sitting right behind Lydia.

Lydia was the queen of TV dramas, so Hattie didn’t want to miss the chance to connect.

With a faint smile, she leaned forward and said, “Hi, Lydia.”

Lydia was messaging her assistant on WhatsApp. Hearing the voice, she paused and looked up to see Hattie’s smiling face.

“And you are?”

“I’m Hattie Ridge. What a coincidence, I’m sitting right behind you, so I thought I’d come over and say hello.”

Lydia found the name vaguely familiar. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Oh, you’re the lead in ‘The Moon Belongs to You’?”

Hattie nodded enthusiastically. “Lydia, have you seen the show?”

Lydia just smiled without answering. She didn’t have time to watch that show. She recognized ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ only because it was a project she had turned down.

A few days ago, her assistant mentioned that ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ had finished filming and was now airing. The lead actress was the daughter of a veteran actor from Harbor City, named Hattie Ridge.

Lydia’s silent smile seemed like confirmation to Hattie.

“Lydia, I’ve watched your dramas before. You’re such a great actress! I’m a big fan.”

Just then, Lydia’s assistant found out where Violeta’s dress came from.

Lydia glanced at her phone, and her eyes widened. It was haute couture!

How could a newcomer like Violeta wear haute couture?

Lydia was deeply conflicted. Violeta’s dress wasn’t just haute couture; it was this season’s limited edition haute couture and a global first-wear at that!

Despite Violeta’s lower status, her dress was on par with Lydia’s. This was hard for Lydia to accept, leaving her feeling twisted inside.

She turned her gaze to Hattie’s outfit, forcing a smile. “Your dress is quite nice.”

Hattie thought Lydia was complimenting her.

“Really? I think so too.”

Lydia recognized Hattie’s dress. “Isn’t this the White Goddess from Viviane’s last magazine cover? The cut is nice, but it’s not haute couture.”

Hattie’s smile faltered slightly. It was true, her dress wasn’t haute couture. She wanted to wear haute couture, but her status wasn’t high enough, and Hannah advised against being too ostentatious to avoid trouble.

So, Hattie had to settle for this dress. Though not haute couture, it was well-tailored and flattering, highlighting her curves.

Understanding social nuances, Hattie responded, “Lydia, your little black dress is the best. It’s a global first-wear, isn’t it? It looks stunning.”

Lydia’s smile was tight. “Don’t say that. I’m not the only one with a global first-wear tonight.”

“Really?”

Could there be someone else too?

Hattie frowned, thinking of the film star, who recently returned from winning an international award.

Lydia pointed with her chin. “Look over there.”

Hattie followed Lydia’s gaze and saw Violeta sitting in the front.

“She’s wearing haute couture too.”

“What? You mean Violeta?” Hattie was incredulous. “No way, Lydia. You might not know, but Violeta’s team tried to get my White Goddess dress but failed.”

Hattie sounded quite proud.

Lydia glanced at her. “You probably don’t follow international fashion shows closely. Violeta’s dress was shipped from Paris last month. It’s the latest haute couture from SEVITL.”

What?!

Hattie was stunned. She thought Violeta’s team was quiet because they failed to get the White Goddess dress. But it turned out they were busy securing SEVITL’s haute couture!

This news was hard for Hattie to believe, but the truth was right in front of her, forcing her to accept it.

She wondered how Violeta managed it. Violeta was only slightly better than her. Hattie admitted that Violeta’s recent success with The Quiet Ode gave her an edge, but it shouldn’t be enough to wear haute couture while Hattie couldn’t

Hattie still had to worry about being too flashy and offending others. Why didn’t Violeta have this concern?

Lydia retrieved her phone, putting it away in her bag. Her voice drifting to Hattie’s ears, “It seems Violeta’s development is indeed impressive, leaving everyone else in the dust”

Hattie clenched her fists.

She returned to her seat and immediately messaged Carmen on WhatsApp, asking her to investigate what was going on.

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“Why does Violeta get to wear haute couture?

When Carmen heard the news, she was also stunned.

Although Violeta had made significant strides in her career, she was nowhere near the level where she could choose haute couture at will.

Haute couture wasn’t something you could just pick and wear.

Globally, among all the entertainment circles, aside from the local entertainment industry in Auratia, which country could boast such a number of female celebrities wearing haute couture?

In comparison, the Korena entertainment industry, with its smaller market, wasn’t even on the radar for brands when it came to red-carpet appearances. Their idols were often left with ready-to-wear lines or haute couture pieces that had been worn countless times over the years.

Only Orion, Poresaint, and the local entertainment industry could genuinely talk about a “global first wear”.

The prestige of this term was immense, signifying haute couture’s unrivaled status among all formal gowns.

Frankly, given Violeta’s current standing, she wasn’t cut out for haute couture.

Wearing it without the appropriate status could lead to serious consequences.

What’s going on here?

Carmen immediately decided to investigate, and the findings were shocking.

‘Hattie, Violeta has made a huge blunder this time! Can you believe it? The haute couture she’s wearing is self-bought. Once the Clio Charity Night event is over, she can kiss goodbye to her future fashion resources!’

Hattie’s eyes widened as she hurriedly replied, ‘What? She bought that dress herself? Gosh! Is Violeta out of her mind?’

This was an amateurish mistake for Violeta to make.

But wait, where did Violeta get the money for this?

Buying haute couture, those extravagant, impractical dresses that cost millions, was like throwing money away. It had no cost- effectiveness whatsoever.

Another message from Carmen popped up.

‘Hehe, she probably thought she could take a risky move. Maybe she believed that with one successful drama, the fashion world would notice her. So, she bought the haute couture to attract the brands’ attention. This is ridiculous! Does Eugene know about this? Letting Violeta do something like this, isn’t she afraid of being blacklisted by the fashion industry?’

On the trending list, the headlines blared:

‘SEVITL Mermaid: Global First Wear – Violeta Shines’

‘Little Black Dress: Lydia Stuns’

‘Clio Charity Night: Star-Studded Lineup Explodes’

‘The Moon Belongs to You: Sweet Couple.’

Upon hearing that Violeta had bought the dress herself, Hattie’s jealousy evaporated. Instead, she felt a twinge of pity for Violeta.

Oh, Violeta, who would’ve thought you’d make such a rookie mistake so soon after entering the industry?

Sure, your drama is a hit, but at what cost?

Now, you’re practically barred from the fashion world. A small gain for a big loss.

Without a luxury brand endorsement, Violeta would remain stuck below the top tier, forever hovering at second-tier status at best. With limited commercial value, she wouldn’t catch the eye of major directors or break into international fame.

The more Hattie pondered, the clearer it became: Violeta’s future was already bleak.

Of course, the news Carmen could uncover, Lydia’s assistant could too.

Lydia, the dress Violeta is wearing was probably bought by herself. Initially, SEVITL had intended to send that gown to us for selection, but it was sold instead. Violeta must have purchased the gown as she wore it on the red carpet.’

Top-tier haute couture wasn’t targeted at celebrities.

The real buyers were powerful businesswomen and the mistresses of corporate moguls.

Luxury brands hire influential celebrities as endorsers to attract these true high-spenders.

So, it was not unusual for haute couture to be sold.

How could this happen?’

Lydia was more clever than Hattie.

She didn’t automatically doubt Violeta but rather wondered what gave Violeta the audacity to wear such clothing.

In this industry, those who rise to the top all possess a shrewd, calculating mind.

Violeta might have a hit drama, but she still had a long way to go before she could wear haute couture.

There had to be someone powerful backing her.

Someone formidable enough.

Otherwise, even if Violeta dared to wear it, Eugene would stop her.

‘Lydia, seriously, I didn’t make any mistake in my investigation. That gown had obviously sold.’

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‘Keep digging and see if we can find out who bought it.’

‘Got it.’

Having dealt with Eugene for so many years, Lydia knew him well, and the feeling was mutual.

Eugene had risen to the pinnacle as a top-notch agent, thanks to his sharp mind and undeniable prowess.

Violeta was under Eugene, and she wouldn’t have made such a rookie mistake with his guidance.

If this had passed Eugene’s scrutiny, it meant the brand had given a heads-up.

Lydia’s brow furrowed slightly as her gaze swept forward.

Just who exactly is this Violeta White?

The Clio Charity Night was officially started.

The room was darkened, and the curtains on the stage parted to reveal a promotional video for this evening’s event.

The audience was filled with many stars, and the video was recorded in advance.

Once the promotional video finished, some prearranged celebrities took the stage to auction off items.

Among the elite attendees were the crème de la crème of Quinston City’s society, with numerous rich ladies willing to spend lavishly on their favourite male stars.

Violeta hadn’t yet reached the status to take the stage, so she remained seated, watching the spectacle unfold.

However, she spotted familiar faces up there.

Nolan, clad in a sleek black custom suit, stood alongside Polly

Tillery and a few other top-tier celebrities, each exuding an air of elegance and sophistication.

Violeta’s eyes lingered on Nolan for a few moments.

Eugene’s voice broke her reverie.

“Nolan has gained a lot of popularity over the last two years. Marina Media is practically bound to him, and I’ve heard they’re even considering going public because of him.”

The influence of a top-tier star was frightening.

Nolan was able to single-handedly support the entire company. Marina Media had transformed from a tiny five-person studio into a renowned media company in the industry, all thanks to him.

He was their golden goose, and the company treated him accordingly.

Eugene exhaled deeply. “If Nolan ever left, Marina Medial

wouldn’t only lose a key figure; it would be like ripping out their very bones.”

Violeta knew that Nolan wouldn’t quit since he held shares in Marina Media.

Even if he had no shares, Nolan wasn’t one to forget his roots.

“By the way, I heard Marina Media signed a few new artists recently. Who knows how they’ll develop in the future? This industry is packed with a large number of people trying to break

in every year,” Eugene remarked; his tone laced with gossip.

Violeta smiled gently before responding, “Mr. Scott, it sounds like you have a lot of faith in Nolan.”

Eugene folded his arms; his eyes fixed on people at the stage. “Nolan has a good personality, which is rare in this fame and fortune-driven world. Plus, in every drama he stars in, his records break. His schedule, with one drama and one movie every two years, is perfect,” he stated calmly.

The film ‘Journey’ that Nolan collaborated on with Polly Tillery had just been released.

In its first week, it nearly hit 1.9 billion in box office sales and was still climbing, with high ratings to boot.

It was evident that Nolan was going to be on this year’s award list.

When the event concluded, all the invited celebrities gathered on stage for a group photo.

The prime spots were taken by the big stars, while Violeta stood in a more modest position on the left of the second row which was subtle but could not be ignored completely.

Hattie stood behind Lydia on her right, in the same row as Violeta but further from the centre position than Violeta.

The group photo session had ended.

It was clear that only a handful of actresses wore haute couture outfits tonight and all of them were top-tier actresses.

It was just Violeta, who was not yet in that league but still managed to steal the spotlight from Lydia with her “global’s first wear” attire.

Lydia, having been overshadowed by Violeta, was not one to let this slide.

With past and present grudges combined, she was determined to strike back.

Though the true backer behind Violeta remained a mystery, Lydia quickly devised a surefire trending topic and instructed her assistant to handle it.

Two hours after the event, another trending topic involving Violeta emerged.

‘Unworthy of the Global’s First Wear: Violeta White.’

The hashtag was filled with mocking comments about Violeta.

Numerous marketing accounts and paid trolls joined in, commenting on the final group photo from the Clio Charity Night event.

‘Violeta White isn’t even in the centre but she is wearing houte couture attire. How ridiculous!’ they jeered.

Chapter 359

‘Hey, guess what? A friend of mine in the industry told me that Violeta purchased the dress she wore tonight. Can you believe it? Buying houte couture on your own, like, seriously?’

‘Is she trying to compete with Lydia? Lydia’s dress is also a global first wear, but Violeta’s trending way ahead of her. No way her team didn’t orchestrate this. I mean, come on!’

‘She’s just a rookie who just entered this industry, but she’s already so aggressive. Her ambition is practically written all over her face.’

‘Just look at her! You can tell she’s not someone to mess with. She’s got that ‘bad girl’ vibe!’

Violeta had just returned to her apartment and finished her shower when she saw the trending topic.

The Clio Charity Night had barely ended, and already, the trending searches were turning into a battlefield against Violeta.

Photos from the red carpet were swiftly released, and the media, with their keen gossip senses far surpassed all netizens, had already dissected every detail of Violeta’s houte couture.

Tonight, it wasn’t just Lydia who was displeased with Violeta. Several other stars in haute couture were also upset.

However, since Violeta wasn’t a direct threat to them, they didn’t take action.

Violeta was making quite the splash tonight!

Naturally, someone was bound to teach her a lesson.

Lydia orchestrated the trending topic, and Eugene found out quickly.

He called Violeta.

“Hey, Beauty, don’t let the trending topic get to you. By tomorrow morning, everything will be clear.”

Violeta browsed Facebook on her alternate account and asked, “What’s happened?”

Eugene chuckled softly. “Let them make a fuss. The bigger the uproar, the better for us. SEVITL had contacted us about an endorsement deal tonight.

“Initially, they were planning to announce it this week, but with all this commotion, we’ll sign the contract tonight and make the official announcement tomorrow morning.”

So, the bigger the trending topic, the better the buzz for tomorrow’s official announcement.

Previously, Irene had mentioned on the phone that SEVITL’s Artea-Pacifica president was very optimistic about Violeta and wanted to collaborate with her.

She didn’t expect that the company would contact them so soon.

Violeta knew her mom was behind this.

“Mr. Scott, I’ll leave it to you then.”

“Just rest assured, Beauty. Go to sleep early. Felix will pick you

up at 08:00 AM tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

The call ended.

Violeta hurriedly dialed Irene’s number again.

“Hey, Mom!”

Irene was still awake. She had been monitoring the news on Facebook.

When Violeta called, she immediately picked up.

“Vio, you’re still up.”

“Mom, you’re not asleep either. Did you arrange the SEVITL endorsement for me?”

Irene responded, “I wouldn’t say I arranged it. I just made the connection. It’s a one-year contract, but it should fix the current crisis.”

Violeta wouldn’t have secured even a one-year deal without her mom’s help.

Connections alone weren’t enough in this industry. Violeta’s talent and potential were also under scrutiny. If she could make significant strides in the fashion world or land a hit drama within the year, the contract could be extended.

Obtaining a year-long endorsement from a leading luxury brand was amazing for a newcomer like Violeta.

There will be a breaking news tomorrow.

Many people would have to eat their words.

“Mom, you’re amazing! Thank you.”

Irene chuckled. “No need for thanks. As long as I’m here, I won’t let them bully you. It’s late now, Sweetie. Get some rest.”

“Okay.”

After calling Irene, Violeta set her alarm and went to bed.

The news that was supposed to break in the morning leaked early.

Nobody knew whether the news leaked early or whether there was an internal leak at SEVITL. The story of Violeta becoming SEVITL’s spokesperson was out by 06:00 AM.

The mocking posts about Violeta from the night before were still fresh.

A sensational headline shot through the early morning like an arrow, catching the attention of journalists starting their day.

This twist, on top of a twist, was unbelievable!

Last night, Violeta stunned everyone at the Clio Charity Night in her haute couture gown.

However, within the next two hours, the public mocked her on social media.

….

Now, less than eight hours later, an insider from SEVITL had revealed that Violeta was their new spokesperson?!

Chapter 360

“Wait a minute! Were we mocking the official spokesperson of the brand?” someone exclaimed, eyes wide with disbelief.

“And the person stirring the pot was dancing on the face of a top luxury brand!” another added, frustration evident in their tone.

“Seriously?”

“Is this for real?” one more voice chimed in, dripping with skepticism.

Countless calls flooded SEVITL, but they refused to leak even a whisper.

It wasn’t until 8 AM that SEVITL’s official account finally made the announcement. Violeta was named as their new spokesperson for the Artea-Pacifica region, and they posted stunning high-definition photos of Violeta from last night’s Clio Charity Night.

The announcement seemed hastily prepared.

Since Violeta hadn’t even had the time to shoot any official posters; they had to use the photos from yesterday night’s charity event.

What did this imply?

It meant that SEVITL couldn’t stand to see Violeta being ridiculed and decided to step in personally to defend their spokesperson.

Fans rushed to the comment section, celebrating and congratulating Violeta.

As soon as the official announcement was published, it went viral, shaking the entire industry.

This news was the biggest bombshell to hit the entertainment world this year!

Violeta, a rookie who had only been in the industry for six months, had signed a contract with a top luxury brand!

Each word of this news was beyond incredible.

When Lydia heard the news, she was in her celebrity van, heading to the studio for a styling session.

Her team had been in talks with SEVITL too.

Lydia had made her intentions clear by sharing her vacation photos on social media, showcasing SEVITL outfits abroad, all of which she had bought with her money.

It was a clear hint.

She had thought that once she returned from vacation, the endorsement would soon follow.

However, Violeta unexpectedly got the deal instead of her!

This is unacceptable!

Lydia was seething with anger. “Have you found out who bought the dress yet?” she demanded.

Looking nervous, Devin replied, “Not yet. I heard it’s from a private source. The information is sealed tight.”

In a fit of frustration, Lydia smashed her hand down, causing her iPad to shatter into a web of cracks.

Devin was shocked and mentally rehearsed various comforting lines, trying to calm Lydia down.

“Lydia, do you think maybe Eugene helped her out?”

“I mean, Eugene is pretty close with SEVITL’s director. They often have meals together, and before…

Lydia interrupted before Devin could finish speaking.

“No way. We’re talking about an Artea-Pacifica spokesperson here, not just a brand friend. Even if Eugene is powerful, he can’t turn a nobody into somebody.”

Her implication was clear: if Violeta didn’t have what it took, not even Eugene could make her succeed.

Just like Lydia herself.

Her accomplishments were not merely because of Eugene’s efforts but also because of her talent and hard work.

Devin ventured another guess, “So, Violeta must have a strong backing then?”

Lydia scoffed. “This Violeta, she didn’t enter the industry through the usual channels, no way. Where did she graduate from? Investigate her university!”

Lydia was indeed shrewd. She knew that directly investigating Violeta’s background might be fruitless, so she decided to start with her university.

Violeta was quite renowned at Toland University.

At 08:00 AM, Violeta was picked up by Felix to head to the studio for the official photoshoot.

The photographer who was in charge of this photoshoot was Aileen.

Once Violeta came in, she ran into Aileen, who was holding a thermos cup.

“Yo, Eugene!” Aileen greeted with a bright smile, revealing her perfect teeth.

She and Eugene were friends.

“Good morning, Aileen!” Eugene replied.

“Violeta, we meet again so soon,” Aileen said warmly.

She had photographed Violeta for a magazine cover recently, and the results had been spectacular. The magazine had sold out online, showcasing Violeta’s impressive appeal to the fashion industry.

It was probably because of that successful shot that SEVITL was willing to take a chance on Violeta, also doing a favour for Irene in the process. It was beneficial to all parties involved.

“Time’s tight, and there’s a lot to do. Get to makeup quickly,” Aileen urged.

“Got it.” Violeta nodded.

Today was a big day, not only for the SEVITL photoshoot but also for filming the endorsement commercial.

Every spokesperson had an exclusive commercial.

Aileen had even come up with a special theme for Violeta’s shoot, and there would be an outdoor scene later.

After being officially announced as SEVITL’s spokesperson,

Violeta was now the talk of the town; her fame skyrocketing within the industry.

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