Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 371, to 380]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 371

Violeta had great confidence in the script of ‘Nirvana and Rebirth!. She even arranged for a Glorian translator to sign a confidentiality agreement and translate it in advance so she could show it to Wendy.

Wendy was the director Violeta had in mind.

She was the one and only choice.

After hanging up the call, Violeta took a sip of water and continued with the shooting.

However, by the time the shooting was over, she still hadn’t received a call from Eugene. She was beginning to worry that he might have encountered difficulties.

Once the shooting was finished, Aster loaded the items into the car and shut the door.

Violeta asked, “Has Mr. Scott called back yet?”

Aster shook his head and replied, “No. Ms. White, should we head back to the hotel?”

Violeta lowered her gaze slightly and looked out the car window.

“Let’s go back first.

“Drive on.”

On their way back to the hotel, Eugene finally returned the call.

Violeta answered quickly, “Mr. Scott, did you manage to see Wendy?”

“No. I’ve found out where she is, but the staff won’t let me in, so I’m waiting for her outside.”

Eugene had no connections in Glorialand, so his success in tracking down Wendy was particularly impressive.

Their stay in Glorialand was limited to the next few days.

If they couldn’t finalize the collaboration with Wendy during this period, Violeta’s upcoming plans would be delayed.

Therefore, they needed to secure the deal with Wendy before the shooting in Glorialand ended.

Violeta quickly decided to meet up with Eugene. “Mr. Scott, send me the address. I’m heading over now.”

“Sure.”

Eugene promptly sent the address, and Felix drove them there.

Upon arrival, Violeta got out of her car and got into Eugene’s.

They were outside a private open-air event venue where many Glorialand artists and high-society figures were present inside.

The security was quite stringent, as they only allowed entry to those with an invitation.

Eugene glanced at the fenced-off venue and said, “I heard there are members of the Glorian royal family at this event. There’s no way we can sneak in, so we’ll have to wait out here.”

The Glorian royal family members were quite prestigious. They were the kind of figures to whom ordinary folks would need to bow in their presence.

Violeta asked, “Mr. Scott, how did you find out about this place?”

Eugene replied, “Even though I’m not familiar with the artists from Glorialand, I asked around through some contacts and discovered that Wendy was attending a private event today, so I came here.”

“Beauty, I’m not sure I should tell you something.”

Violeta replied, “Go ahead.”

Eugene said, “To be frank, the chances of getting Wendy to shoot ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’ are slim. My friend told me that Wendy is preparing her new movie and will start auditions for it next week. In other words, she’s about to start filming her own movie. Everything is already set up, so it will be hard for us to sway her with just a few words.”

Making a film required extensive preparatory work, which demanded a great deal of time and effort.

It was likely that Wendy took great pride in her work and wouldn’t be easily persuaded by Violeta.

After all, everyone prioritized their own interests above all else.

Even if Wendy found the script for ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’ appealing, she probably wouldn’t agree to abandon her new movie project, which was already in the works, to shoot ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’.

The likelihood was very low.

Violeta asked with curiosity, “Mr. Scott, if you believe the likelihood of Wendy agreeing to help us is very low, why did you agree to help me? Why go through all this trouble to stake out here?”

Eugene smiled and replied, “I’m your manager. Since it’s

something you want to do, of course, I’m going to help you. Even if the chances are slim, trying still gives us a shot at success. If we don’t try, it’s a guaranteed failure.”

Violeta responded, “Thank you.”

Eugene chuckled. “No need to thank me. After all these years in the entertainment industry, I’ve seen plenty of people going out of their way to get what they want. It’s just another day in the business- no risk, no reward!”

Aster interrupted them, “They’re coming out now! The party has ended!”

The two quickly turned their attention to the door, where they saw people dressed in low-key outfits leaving the venue.

The casually dressed Wendy was walking towards the exit, chatting and laughing with another man.

“They’re out. Let’s get out of the car quickly,” Aster said eagerly.

“Wait.”

Violeta stopped her.

“Don’t rush. With so many people around, we will just get stopped if we try to approach her now. Let’s wait until Wendy gets in the car, and then we can follow her vehicle and see what we can do.”

Aster nodded and shut the car door as Violeta had suggested.

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They watched as Wendy left the venue and got into her car, getting ready to leave.

Violeta thought for a moment before getting out of the car.

Eugene asked, “Beauty, where are you going?”

Violeta said, “It’s easy to lose track if we follow them with only one car. I’ll ride in Felix’s car. It’s more secure to follow them with two cars!”

She then closed the door behind her and went over to the other car.

They then trailed behind Wendy’s car, and the three vehicles blended into the traffic.

Before long, Wendy’s driver noticed that someone was tailing them.

He glanced at the rearview mirror and told Wendy in Glorian, “Someone is following us.”

Wendy was looking at her phone, but she glanced at the rearview mirror upon hearing that.

Sure enough, there was someone following them.

Although they spotted Eugene’s car, they didn’t notice Felix’s car following them from the side.

“It’s probably just some media. Lead them in circles and shake them off when you can. I have a dinner with the royal family soon, so make sure this doesn’t cause any delays.”

“Understood.”

Wendy’s driver made a series of sharp turns and successfully shook off Eugene.

Eugene was diverted onto another path, which would involve a significant detour to catch up with the other two cars.

Violeta was in Felix’s car, and she stayed on the phone with Eugene.

“Beauty, I lost them.”

“Don’t worry, Felix and I are still following them. I’ll send you the address once we reach the destination.”

“Okay.”

…..

Felix trailed Wendy’s car as it drove away from the bustling city and reached a remote private winery.

Given the quiet surroundings, Felix didn’t tail too closely. However, with no other cars around, they still noticed him.

Wendy was somewhat frustrated by the situation.

Wendy’s driver pulled over by the roadside and walked over to knock on Felix’s car window, muttering curses in Glorian.

Felix couldn’t understand Glorian, but he could make out that the driver was asking what they were doing there and why they were tailing them. He also told them to get lost immediately.

Felix rolled down the window and greeted the driver in Elic, wearing a big smile on his face.

After all, a smile is the best universal language. No one would be too harsh to a person with a great smile.

The driver was momentarily stunned upon finding out the people in the car were not Glorians.

Seizing the opportunity, Violeta got out of the car with the script from her bag. She quickly ran to Wendy’s car to approach her while the driver wasn’t looking.

Seeing someone knock on her car window, Wendy had no

choice but to reluctantly roll it down. Assuming Violeta was from the media, she said in Elic, “Sorry, but I’m not accepting interviews at the moment…”

Before Wendy could finish her sentence, she caught sight of Violeta’s face and was momentarily stunned.

Violeta quickly handed over the script and requested Wendy to take a look.

Wendy took the script from her. After all, who could refuse a top-notch beauty?

Given Violeta’s striking beauty, Wendy decided to give her a chance. She told Violeta, “I’ll give you five minutes.”

Wendy had assumed the document was an actress’s resume trying to secure a role, so she was surprised to find that it was a script when she opened it.

That was completely unexpected for her.

However, the document was not a full script. It was only a third of the complete version.

Wendy skimmed through it briefly.

Violeta immediately began to explain as Wendy was reading.

Due to time constraints, Wendy only managed to read the first page before closing the script.

With her light-colored eyes fixed on Violeta, Wendy spoke melodiously, “Miss, are you Chesian?”

“Yes, I am.”

“Are you a producer or a scriptwriter? It’s quite bold of you to approach me and seek a collaboration.”

Just as Violeta was about to respond, the driver, who had been momentarily distracted by Felix, quickly realized what was happening and rushed over hurriedly.

He interrupted Violeta and sternly warned Elic, “You need to leave right now!”

The driver gave Violeta a shove.

Felix quickly got out of the car to protect her.

Wendy exited her car and told the driver, “Don’t be so rough with the lady.”

She then handed the script back to Violeta with a faint smile. “Sorry, I don’t have time to discuss this right now. If you have a work proposal, please send the details to my email. You should leave quickly. This is not where you should be.”

In reality, Wendy received hundreds of emails daily from around the world- job invitations, fan love letters, and even hate mail from haters.

Wendy had no time to read every email personally. That was just her excuse to reject Violeta.

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Violeta had made considerable attempts to meet Wendy.

So, she refused to give up easily.

“I’m not a producer or a scriptwriter, but an actress. I believe you should carefully review this script. If you’re busy, please take it and read it whenever you have time.”

Ignoring her, Wendy turned and entered the winery.

“You only flipped through it earlier without reading it. This script tackles themes of female revenge and bullying!”

As Violeta expected, Wendy paused upon hearing that.

Given her experiences with bullying and discrimination in high school, Violeta had bet that Wendy would be intrigued by the theme.

Turning around, she gazed at Violeta with interest.

Before she could respond, several supercars approached from behind her.

The celebrities, who had exited the banquet venue, and the man, who had a lovely talk with Wendy, got out of the cars.

Meanwhile, Eugene, who had been left behind, also arrived in his car.

He parked by the roadside and strolled over to Violeta with Aster.

Both groups were now present, but Violeta’s side seemed outnumbered.

Leaning against the car, the man from the supercar was dressed casually in black, with striking features.

Everyone’s focus, including his, shifted to Violeta when someone approached Wendy and asked in Glorian, “What’s going on, Wendy? Is she the media?”

Wendy turned to bow to the man leaning against the car.

Then, she replied in Glorian, “She came to me with a work invitation. Why don’t you all go up first, Prince James?”

Eugene and the others didn’t understand Glorian.

Violeta, however, noticed that this leading man appeared to have a significant identity. He was possibly among the Glorian royal family members present at the private banquet, which Eugene had mentioned.

Each Glorian female celebrity had a distinct style, with impressive figures and bold fashion choices.

No one else moved as James Alpine remained still.

Turning his attention away from Violeta, he asked Wendy, “What work invitation?”

Wendy had no choice but to explain, “It should be an invitation to film a movie.”

“She followed you all the way to here. She seems sincere.”

Uncertain how to respond, Wendy hoped Violeta and her group would leave quickly to avoid trouble.

If they enraged the prince, they could face serious consequences.

“I’ve already declined her earlier, as I have other commitments.”

James was the royal family member who enjoyed fun the most.

It didn’t matter whether Violeta and the others were from the media because news about the royal family would never be leaked. Not only would it not be disclosed, but they might even implicate themselves.

The Glorian media was fully aware of the need to avoid royal affairs.

So, James was interested in Violeta when he saw her.

“Since she’s made the effort to come here, it would be disappointing to reject her.”

“What do you mean?”

Wendy hadn’t planned to accept the script.

But she had no choice if the royal family asked her to do it. It appeared that James wasn’t finished entertaining himself at the private banquet and sought another sort of entertainment.

He signaled for someone to negotiate.

A representative approached Violeta and her group.

Eugene moved up and engaged in a brief negotiation before the script was taken from Violeta’s hand.

They then walked towards the car.

Eugene exclaimed, “We’re doomed! That man turned out to be Prince James, a well-known royal family member.”

The previous private gathering hadn’t truly ended. They had simply changed locations to continue having fun.

Violeta and the others followed, only to run into James.

Their misstep might easily lead to accusations of offending the royal family and potential expulsion from the country.

Eugene whispered, “Since we handed over the script, we should find a way to get away. I heard that Prince James has caused trouble in the entertainment industry. We can’t afford to mess with him.”

Wendy had read a third of the script next to James while he was thinking about a fun idea.

She was pleasantly surprised by its quality.

The themes, plot, and characters resonated deeply with her.

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Wendy didn’t expect to stumble upon a treasure.

If this script had appeared two months earlier, she would have picked it over the movie she was already working on.

Sadly, her next film was already in advanced stages, making it hard to abandon.

However, there might still be a way out.

James pondered for a moment. Then, his eyes sparkled as he suggested, “How about you guys have a boxing match? If they win, you agree to film the movie.”

His proposal seemed oddly casual. But James was a regular at Glorian Boxing matches.

He was a huge fan of Glorian Boxing, and his two bodyguards were also skilled Glorian Boxers.

How might an ordinary person stand a chance against such experts?

A wrong move could prove fatal.

His proposal was too much.

Wendy stood up, intending to dissuade James from the idea.

But before she could speak, James turned to her and asked, “Wendy, do you want to help them fight?”

Wendy froze. “No, Your Highness, I only wanted to remind you. Shouldn’t we head upstairs for drinks?”

James clapped. “Let’s bring the drinks down here.”

Someone soon brought the drinks from the winery, as well as a sofa.

The same man went to negotiate with Violeta and her group as before.

As Violeta and her group contemplated slipping away, James had already planned another form of entertainment.

It was their bad luck to run into the royal family today. However, the worst lay ahead.

The man informed them that James wanted them to box.

If they won, Wendy would agree to direct the film, and James would even sponsor them.

Clearly, James had already regarded Wendy as the reward for the winners.

Eugene’s eyes widened with shock. “Boxing? Stop joking! We don’t know how to box!”

The man remained expressionless. “You have to box even if you don’t know how.”

Eugene argued, “You’re not asking us to box but to risk our lives!”

With the orders given, the man left, leaving no opportunity for argument.

“Hey, come back! Let’s discuss this further!”

“What should we do now, Mr. Scott? It looks like we’re in serious trouble.”

Fearfully clutching Violeta’s arm, Aster remarked, “They’re not giving us any chance to negotiate. Look, they’ve even moved the sofa!”

Felix glanced across and suggested, “We could forfeit. They probably won’t do anything extreme.”

Eugene appeared serious. “We have no control over whether they act extreme. Remember, we’re in Glorialand.”

Glorialand had recently legalized boxing, adding to the uncertainty.

Everyone else here, except the four of them, was James’ people.

Despite Wendy’s earlier attempts to dissuade James, he was adamant.

It was evident that he wouldn’t let them go easily.

Eugene frowned. “Since Prince James has ordered us to fight, forfeiting might be seen as disrespect. We may worsen the issue.”

Disrespecting the royal family wasn’t only a matter of being expelled.

That was a crime in Glorialand and could lead to imprisonment.

In the Glorialand’s strict social hierarchy, the royal family held ultimate power that couldn’t be challenged.

Felix asked, “So, what should we do? Can you fight, Mr. Scott?”

Eugene went silent.

Violeta was about to speak, but Eugene interrupted, “I don’t know Glorian Boxing, but I’ve trained in Free Fighting. I’m not a pro, but I can still make some moves. I’ll go up later, pretend to fight, and get defeated. I hope he’ll let us go then.”

Aster’s voice trembled as she asked, “Isn’t that just offering yourself to get beaten up?”

Eugene responded firmly, “Unless one of you wants to take my place. Do you think Felix can fight?”

Felix was rendered speechless.

He wasn’t as physically capable as Eugene. And if he got injured, nobody could drive afterward.

Moreover, Felix and Aster were only employees.

Aside from Violeta’s identity as a celebrity, Eugene, as her agent, was the most suitable candidate. It was natural for him to protect his employees.

Moreover, he was a man.

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Violeta was an artist, and her appearance was her most valuable asset.

It was simple for people to offer kind words.

But when things escalated to this point, few were willing to step up and take the beating on her behalf.

Eugene, however, was willing to do so…

In Violeta’s eyes, Eugene was a man of outstanding loyalty and responsibility.

She had indeed chosen the right manager.

Lydia had made a terrible mistake back then.

Violeta said, “Eugene, actually, I—”

Eugene interrupted, “Enough, stop trying to talk me out of this. Beauty, it seems like we can’t get Wendy. We’ll have to come up with another plan.”

Even at this critical moment, Eugene was still thinking about work. He was a true workaholic.

Just as he finished speaking, James had already set up the stage.

His servants had brought in a sofa and a table with unopened wine bottles. A woman stepped forward to open the bottle and let it breathe.

James sat on the sofa, his posture arrogant.

With a slight tilt of his chin, a bodyguard stepped forward.

He asked, “Time’s up. Who’s going up on stage?”

Eugene took off his coat and stepped forward.

Aster exclaimed, “No, don’t do it! Mr. Scott, come back.”

Felix said, “Stop shouting, Aster. If Mr. Scott gets distracted, it could be dangerous. There’s a medical kit in the car. Go get it just in case.”

Aster replied, “Alright.”

Violeta stood by the side, watching the situation.

Eugene took the stage.

Prince James gave a signal. His bodyguard swung his fist towards Eugene.

The punch was as swift as lightning, slicing through the air.

Eugene barely dodged, but another punch followed. He avoided the first, but couldn’t escape the second. His right chest took the full impact, causing him to stumble.

James took a sip of wine. He frowned his brow with a look of disdain when he saw Eugene get hit.

He commented, “Pathetic! There’s nothing worth watching here.”

Wendy remained silent.

Violeta watched as Eugene took blow after blow. Her brow was slightly furrowed.

She glanced at the prince and studied his expression.

James clearly knew Eugene had no chance of winning, yet he hadn’t stopped the fight.

Did he want to see someone seriously hurt?

Anger rose within Violeta.

The bodyguard kicked Eugene to the floor. Aster had just retrieved the medical kit from the car when she returned and saw Eugene fall to the ground.

Aster let out a scream when she saw Eugene’s miserable state.

“Oh my god! Mr. Scott!”

Felix rushed to the stage to offer his support.

The bodyguard made a disdainful remark in Elic, “If you help him up, you lose.”

Felix retorted, “Losing is fine. Are you going to kill him?” Violeta stepped forward. She calmly removed her watch and said, “Let’s switch. I’ll fight you.”

Eugene struggled to his feet, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He looked at Violeta in disbelief.

“Beauty, what are you doing?”

Aster put down the medical kit and asked, “Ms. White, are you crazy?”

Violeta handed the watch to Aster and told Felix, “Help him to the car to get some rest.”

She had wanted to offer to fight earlier, but Eugene had cut her off.

Violeta watched for a while before realizing Eugene would suffer serious injuries at this rate; the bodyguard wasn’t holding back.

James was not planning to cancel the fight, even though he was aware that they were unfamiliar with Glorian Boxing.

He was enjoying this brutal sport.

This wasn’t an underground boxing ring, and there were no bets placed.

Violeta couldn’t stand seeing them bully Eugene.

Eugene protested, “Beauty, don’t go. Cough, cough-“

Without a hair tie, Violeta used a thermometer from the medical kit to pin her hair up.

She tilted her head and glanced at Eugene, comforting him, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

A mid-fight substitution was unexpected for everyone.

The bodyguard informed James about the switch.

James leaned back on the sofa, savoring his wine, and watched Violeta with amusement.

Even Wendy was stunned.

This woman is gutsy. Did she not see how badly her companion was beaten?

Did she think she could endure it better?

James neither agreed nor disagreed. He simply placed his wine glass on the table.

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James fixed Violeta with his deep and penetrating gaze.

They conversed in Elic.

“With such beauty, aren’t you afraid of disfiguring your pretty face?”

Violeta said confidently, “That’s none of your concern. Your Highness, I won’t lose.”

“Hahaha, such confidence! I like it. Alright, now it’s your turn. Show me what you’ve got.”

James agreed.

The same bodyguard from before faced off against Violeta.

Each took their own position. Violeta’s hand beneath her sleeve slowly clenched into a fist.

This wasn’t a game of cat and mouse. She had no interest in trading blows back and forth with the bodyguard.

Glorian Boxing was fierce.

Violeta already had a plan for how to win.

The fight began in an instant.

The bodyguard rushed forward, launching punches and kicks with aggressive precision.

Violeta stepped back, evading his punch. Then, she used her hand to deflect his kick, spinning her body, and delivered a heavy punch to his temple.

The bodyguard was utterly unprepared for a woman to know combat skills, let alone aim for a vital point. His head was unprotected.

The blow to his temple left him dazed for a few seconds.

Underestimating the opponent was a grave mistake.

If Violeta had used a knife, the bodyguard would have fallen to the ground, dead.

The few seconds of dizziness were enough for Violeta to bring him down.

He was just as miserable as Eugene, who had suffered a kick to the ground earlier.

Violeta aimed a fierce kick at his chest. The bodyguard fell to the ground, crashed into the table leg, and knocked over the decanter on the table.

The room fell silent.

The bodyguard clutched his chest and tasted blood in his mouth.

Violeta stood with her hands behind her back. Her expression was cold.

She declared, “I win.”

Violeta actually won!?

Aster and Felix were shocked. They had watched the bodyguard charge at Violeta. Aster even covered her eyes because she couldn’t bear to watch.

When she opened them again, was the bodyguard lying on the ground?

Oh my god!

Everything had happened so fast; they hadn’t seen clearly what had taken place.

The bodyguard on the ground, however, was a sight everyone could see.

The decanter spilled, and wine flowed across the table.

James squinted his eyes.

The bodyguard quickly stood up and apologized profusely to James.

James ignored him and fixed his gaze on Violeta.

“I won. Wendy will accept my script. Your Highness, your sponsorship won’t be needed; please give it to Wendy as compensation for her film preparation.”

James had spoken in front of everyone, so his words had to stand; otherwise, he would lose his credibility.

No one had expected Violeta to defeat the bodyguard.

Of course, the bodyguard’s underestimation played a part in his defeat.

Violeta was undoubtedly skilled.

No one has the nerve to say anything.

James laughed heartily and rose from the sofa. There was a glint of mysterious emotion in his eyes.

“What technique do you practice? Yes, I’ve heard Chesians know many forms of combat moves. What do you practice?”

Practice?

Violeta’s training was eclectic.

In her previous life on the mountain, the hermit had taught her everything. However, Violeta had started late, resulting in a varied set of skills.

She wasn’t particularly adept at any one style, but she had a bit of everything.

Later, Violeta trained on film sets, where she frequently used blades, guns, and sticks.

In historical action movies, she’d sometimes use whips and throw darts.

Harmony Fist? Eternal Flow? Cosmic Technique? Shadow Fist? Her training was too varied.

Her moves were often unorthodox, based on whatever came to mind at the moment.

The Glorian Boxing was direct; solely using Eternal Flow or Harmony Fist might not have been enough to win.

Glorian Boxing was a combat sport with strong practical application and direct attacks.

Violeta couldn’t afford to play around; she needed to take down her opponent swiftly.

Therefore, she targeted the bodyguard’s vulnerable spots first.

As a woman, her strength wasn’t overwhelming, but she could deliver unexpected results.

The temple was a fragile area; a blow there would cause pain and dizziness regardless of the opponent.

“Your Highness, my moves aren’t worth mentioning. Let’s leave it at that.”

James raised an eyebrow. He was clearly more intrigued by Violeta now than he was by the earlier wager.

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“Okay.”

James turned to look at the person next to him. He gave an order in Glorian, “Go get the doctor.”

Then, he spoke to Violeta, “I’d like to invite you all upstairs for a drink.”

Violeta glanced at Eugene, who was behind her.

James added, “I’ll have your friend treated.”

“Fine.”

It seemed that if they refused the invitation, James wouldn’t let them leave.

In just a short while, the situation had completely turned around.

What was originally a deadlock was now in their favour, and it was all due to Violeta’s quick thinking.

Felix was carrying Eugene. Aster looked at Violeta with awe; she exclaimed, “Ms. White, you rock! You just knocked that Glorian down with a couple of moves. My gosh, you’re so cool!!”

Violeta smiled at them and said, “As long as the problem is solved.”

Eugene clutched his chest in pain. He coughed and said, “Beauty, if I’d known you were this good at fighting, I wouldn’t have tried to act tough. Cough! Cough! Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

Violeta replied, “I was about to, but you interrupted me.”

Eugene coughed again. “Cough! Cough! It’s fate. I was destined for this!”

Felix said, “Eugene, you’re seriously injured. Don’t talk!”

No one expected that just moments ago, they were adversaries.

James now invited the four of them into the winery as respectable guests.

Later, a doctor arrived to examine Eugene. He had a dislocated arm and multiple injuries. He needed to go to the hospital for further tests.

Without delay, Felix accompanied Eugene to the hospital.

Aster stayed with Violeta at the winery. Although Aster was quite scared, she stayed because she feared James might come up with more strange and perverse ideas to torment Violeta.

But she was overthinking it.

After entering the winery, James didn’t come to them, nor did anyone else.

It was Wendy who approached them.

After greeting Violeta, Wendy took out a script to discuss with her.

She asked, “This isn’t the full script, is it?”

“No, this is only one-third of it.”

Wendy handed over a business card with her private contact information. She said, “Send me the full script. Oh, by the way, I don’t even know your name yet.”

“My name is Violeta White.”

Wendy asked, “Are you the female lead in this drama?”

Violeta nodded.

She had invested in this drama to promote herself. If she wasn’t the female lead, who would be?

Wendy said, “Indeed, you fit this role perfectly. Let’s schedule another time to talk in detail.”

Violeta said straightforwardly, “Director Stokes, I won’t be staying in Glorialand for long. I hope you can come to Chesia with me this time.”

Wendy was taken aback. “Go to Chesia with you?”

Violeta nodded and explained, “Yes because I plan to start filming at the end of this month. We need to complete all preparations this month, including shooting schedules and locations.”

Wendy frowned at this. “You mean nothing’s prepared yet, but you want to start filming at the end of the month?” she asked, “Why the rush?”

Violeta was running out of time.

She only had a year. She estimated that filming this series would take six to seven months.

She had to complete everything, including editing and all post-production work, within three months. Then, she would need to arrange for international and domestic releases.

We had to complete everything within a year.

This was an extremely challenging task.

That was exactly why Violeta had chased Wendy all the way here.

She didn’t explain too much to Wendy, only saying, “First of all, thank you for agreeing to direct this series. I don’t have much time, so I hope we can speed up the process. I know you’re a professional director, and with you on board, the team will definitely be stronger.”

Wendy paused. She understood what Violeta was saying.

However, auditions for her next film were already scheduled for next week.

If she went to Chesia with Violeta this week, wouldn’t that mean she would have to cancel the auditions?

Wendy was in a dilemma.

James had overheard their conversation. He approached with his entourage.

He addressed Wendy in a commanding tone.

“Wendy, I hope you won’t refuse.”

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Wendy never planned to refuse the offer.

When everyone saw James approaching, they all stood up from their seats.

“Your Highness!”

Wendy gently bowed. She put her hands together in a respectful gesture.

James raised his hand slightly. He held a drink as he walked over to stand in front of Violeta. “I’ve got some things to discuss with her privately. You all can leave for now.”

Wendy was momentarily stunned and said, “Alright, I won’t interrupt then.”

The others followed suit and left.

Aster looked at Violeta with a worried expression. Violeta turned her head and patted Aster’s shoulder, saying, “Don’t worry, it’s just a chat. He’s not a match for me in combat anyway.”

Since Violeta was still able to joke in such a situation, Aster playfully scolded her, “Ms. White!”

Violeta smiled and urged, “Go on now.”

Aster sighed and said, “Alright then. If anything happens, just smash your wine glass as a signal.”

Violeta chuckled and said, “Do you think we’re in a movie? Smashing a wine glass? Even if he attempts something, there are numerous people present. It’s just the two of us, and you’re just extra baggage. Won’t we be at his mercy?”

Aster pouted and reluctantly left.

After Aster left, James placed his glass down and took a seat on the couch. His posture was as calm and composed as ever.

Violeta turned to look at him, then switched to Elic. She asked, “Your Highness, what can I do for you?”

James smiled and replied in accented Elic, “I understand your native language perfectly.”

What the … ?

Violeta was visibly stunned.

So, he understood everything I just told Aster.

Royalties are indeed extraordinary.

Violeta pursed her lips. She couldn’t grasp James’s intentions for a moment.

James fiddled with the ring on his finger and spoke slowly,

“Relax. I won’t do anything to you. I just came to ask if you know about Harmony Flow.”

Violeta asked again, “Harmony Flow?”

“Yes, Harmony Flow is a mind-body practice from your country, known for its health benefits. Your people are very knowledgeable about this.”

Violeta said, “If you have any specific requests, feel free to speak directly.”

“Alright, I’ll be straightforward. I want to learn Harmony Flow.”

Violeta said, “Harmony Flow is a profound combat technique, but there are many who can teach it. If you want to learn something, you can find a master skilled in it.”

James shook his head and said, “I don’t want just any beginner-level instructor. I want a true master.

“When you fought with my men earlier, you used the Harmony Flow technique to redirect their force. But the moves you used to dodge their head attacks didn’t quite fit. Violeta, I want to know who your teacher is.”

So that’s what this was about.

He wanted to know who my mentor was.

Violeta lowered her eyes slightly and said, “Your Highness, this is a different matter from earlier. I am not Glorian, nor am I a prisoner.”

Why should I tell him?

It’s something personal.

During the time James had disappeared, he had likely investigated Violeta.

Even a quick check would have revealed that Violeta was a popular celebrity in the entertainment industry.

She wasn’t an ordinary person who could be easily manipulated or made to disappear.

Earlier, James acted on impulse out of ignorance.

When he admitted he knew about this, he had a different plan in mind.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come to ask Violeta alone; he would have used more persuasive methods.

Violeta smiled at him; her expression was polite yet cold.

“Your Highness, if you don’t tell me your true purpose, I won’t tell you who my teacher is.”

James narrowed his eyes. He knew this woman was smart.

Since he couldn’t hide it, he decided to be honest.

He used a respectful tone and said, “My father loves Harmony Flow.”

Oh!

Violeta understood when he said it this way.

Royal affairs were not something she wanted to delve into.

Wherever there were people, there were fights. Even wealthy families were rife with internal strife, not to mention the complexity of royalty.

“I practiced in a hermitage in the mountains for a while. I’ll write down the address. You can find a master there.”

Violeta agreed straightforwardly.

James couldn’t quite read her.

Chapter 379

James said, “I thought you were going to negotiate with me.”

Violeta said, “Your Highness, I’m not someone who bites the hand that feeds.”

Why would she provoke the royal family’s authority?

Negotiate?

Sure, James was being cordial now.

Don’t forget, Violeta was standing while he was sitting.

From the start, James had made it clear who held the power here.

Violeta could ask him why, but trying to negotiate with him would be pushing her luck too far.

She would ultimately die without even understanding why.

If he wanted her gone for good, it was a minor inconvenience. Whether he wanted to look for trouble with her was entirely up to James.

Even if Violeta did disappear, how could her family back in Chesia seek justice?

Let’s be real; this was the real world.

James laughed heartily. He looked at Violeta with a touch of admiration.

“Sit down. Why are you standing? I like smart people, and you’re very smart.”

Violeta forced a smile and sat down at the far end of the sofa, keeping her distance from James.

James continued, “I heard from Wendy that she’s very satisfied with the script. Wendy is an excellent director. If she likes it, it means the script is top-notch.

“How about this? Since you didn’t accept the sponsorship I mentioned earlier, I have a private estate in Kligan. If you like it, you can use it as a filming location.”

Violeta froze at the offer.

James didn’t give her a chance to refuse. He raised his glass to clink with hers.

“Cheers.”

Before the sunset, James arranged for a driver to take Violeta and Aster back to their hotel.

Felix called to inform them that Eugene was fine after his hospital checkup, though his dislocated arm needed rest.

Relieved to hear Eugene was okay, they relaxed a bit.

Back at the hotel, Aster followed Violeta closely. She said, “Ms. White, I never thought this Glorian prince would be so kind. He even sent his men to personally send us back to the hotel.”

Violeta shook her head helplessly and said, “You’re naive. He sent someone to bring us back to find out where we’re staying, making it easier to keep tabs on us.”

Aster’s eyes widened and she exclaimed, “What? He’s such a scheming man.”

They entered the elevator together. Violeta watched the doors close with a sigh.

She said, “We’ve gotten ourselves mixed up with someone we shouldn’t have. He also wants me to shoot in his territory in Kligan.”

James knew their hotel.

Before leaving the winery, Violeta had given him the address of the hermitage. If James couldn’t find the place, he would think she was playing him.

Fortunately, Violeta hadn’t tried to deceive him. She had given the real address.

Aster gasped. “Oh my, it seems he never trusted us.”

Violeta said, “Have you ever watched palace dramas?”

Aster nodded and said, “Of course I have.”

Violeta patted her shoulder and said, “The power struggles between men are far scarier than the scheming of women in the harem.”

After a night’s rest, filming continued the next day.

In the afternoon, Violeta and Wendy signed the contract, and she handed over the full script.

Wendy had her own independent filming team. Violeta could completely trust an internationally award-winning director with the filming.

James didn’t appear before her again.

Wendy told Violeta, “The prince is a sly fox. He only comes out to drink with people from the industry when he’s in a bad mood. Boxing is just his way of venting. I originally thought your manager would be beaten to death.”

Violeta said, “I wouldn’t let that happen.”

Wendy replied, “Your intervention surprised everyone. You really caught us off guard!”

Violeta smiled faintly and changed the subject.

“Director, did you cancel next week’s auditions?”

Wendy admitted, “Yes, I’ve asked my staff to notify everyone, but there might be some disputes.”

“Of course,” Violeta said.

Cancelling auditions at the last minute was bound to cause trouble.

The actors scheduled to audition were top talents from all over the world. It would be strange if there were no disputes.

Wendy said, “By the way, one of the actresses scheduled for next week’s auditions is from your country. You might know her.”

Chapter 380

Violeta asked, “Hmm? Can I look at it?”

“Certainly,” Wendy replied.

Wendy rummaged through the papers on the table, finally handing Violeta the profile of the actress.

Violeta opened it and found that the resume was in Elic.

Her eyes skimmed the page and immediately caught the large headshot on the right side. As she flipped through the pages, she saw various candid photos of Violeta from multiple angles, along with her body measurements.

Violeta raised an eyebrow in surprise. It’s Lydia?

She chuckled and shook her head. It seemed that fate had once again led her to unwittingly cross paths with someone.

Violeta had no intention of making Lydia an enemy, nor did she want to stand in her way.

Apparently, this was inevitable.

Wendy noticed her reaction and asked, “What the matter? Do you know her?”

Violeta admitted, “I do, but we’re not close. She’s a senior in my circle.”

Wendy didn’t press further.

After leaving Reverie Studio, owned by Wendy,

Violeta headed to the hospital to visit Eugene. He looked much better than before.

Violeta mentioned seeing Lydia’s profile at Wendy’s studio.

“It seems she found a way to make a transition, but we’ve blocked her path,” Eugene said.

Aster was peeling an apple nearby. She chimed in, “Mr. Scott, why can’t Lydia act in the movie? None of the major directors in Chesia want her, and she’s even gone abroad looking for opportunities.”

This was something Violeta also wanted to know.

Online rumours circulated about Lydia’s blacklisting in the mainstream film industry.

However, none of them were credible.

Eugene, her former manager, would know the truth.

Since there was no one else in the hospital room, Eugene decided to reveal the real story.

“When Lydia first entered the industry, she offended a big shot,” he explained.

Five years ago, Violeta was a newcomer, and Eugene was a rookie manager.

They attended the company’s annual party.

Eugene was eager to network and build connections. He took her along to toast with the higher-ups.

After several rounds of drinks, Lydia couldn’t hold her liquor well and went to the restroom.

She accidentally discovered some unsavory activities there. Back then, she had a strong sense of justice and didn’t hesitate to intervene.

Therefore, she accidentally offended a second-generation gangster and uncovered some shady dealings involving company executives and other powerful entities.

That incident caused a significant uproar.

They intended to completely blacklist her, not just from the film industry.

To settle the matter, the high executives made her drink an entire box of whiskey as a condition to spare her. Eugene stepped in to help her.

That night, they both earned a notorious reputation among the higher-ups.

It was clear that if they were willing to risk everything for their career that night, they might do everything it takes to achieve their ambitions.

As a result, Lydia was blacklisted from films and only allowed to work on television.

Over time, rumours spread, suggesting she had offended a prominent director, but the truth was much more complex.

“Wow, I’m surprised Lydia used to have such a strong sense of justice,” Aster said.

“Yes, she did.”

Eugene couldn’t help but sigh.

He had believed that they would become the most trusted partners after enduring the challenges of their early careers together.

Eugene didn’t realise that fame and fortune could change a person.

The young dragon slayer had become a dragon herself.

He believed in mutual support, but after Lydia’s success, the last thing she wanted to face was the embarrassing experiences of her past.

Eugene was also a witness to those experiences.

Naturally, they drifted apart.

Honestly speaking…

Aside from the bitterness, Eugene was curious to see how far Lydia would go.

He was determined to prove to her that she had made the wrong choice.

After the shooting schedule ended, Violeta and Wendy returned to Chesia.

Wendy was there to meet the screenwriter, Danielle, to discuss their new project.

To create a successful show, collaboration with the writer was essential.

They also needed to revisit their casting choices.

Reverie Studio had previously announced the cancellation of the audition for their last movie. They revealed that Wendy was now working on a new TV series focusing on female revenge.

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