Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 391, to 400]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 391

‘Thank you. Please don’t speculate or slander, my dear Lena. She just started her career and can’t afford such rumours.’

‘My goodness, some of Lena’s fans are just too funny. Even if this was a camera mishap, isn’t it a blessing for her to work with my bro? It definitely boosted her stature!’

‘I’ve watched the video seventeen times. No matter how I look

at it, it seems like Nolan was accidentally looking at the audience. The camera completely misled everyone! So annoying.’

‘Wait, am I the only one who noticed someone missing from this row? It looks like Violeta’s seat is empty.’

Violeta left before Nolan could finish his award speech.

It was Niall’s birthday today, and she had promised to rush back to celebrate with him.

All eyes were on Nolan, so no one noticed Violeta quietly leaving the venue.

Few people realized she had slipped away.

Aster was waiting for her backstage. As soon as Violeta emerged, Aster draped a coat over her.

They discreetly left the film festival, avoiding the waiting media. Later, Eugene sent Violeta home.

At home, Violeta didn’t check the trendy search on Facebook.

The TV in the living room was playing a live broadcast of the film festival.

Before Violeta’s debut, the Whites rarely paid attention to the entertainment industry, mostly watching opera.

Following Violeta’s rise to fame, entertainment news dominated TV.

Irene was the most avid viewer.

Tonight was no exception.

Violeta just came home; she hadn’t had time to remove her makeup or change out of her gown. Irene immediately pulled her in for a selfie. She posted it on her social media with the caption, ‘My superstar is home!’

She chuckled and said, “Mom, you’re the real superstar here! I can’t compare with you.”

Irene gently touched her daughter’s face and said, “Go remove your make-up. We’ll wait for you to come down and have dinner with us.”

After removing her makeup and changing into comfortable clothes, Violeta joined the family for dinner. She toasted Niall and wished him a happy birthday. After that, she finally picked up her phone to check Facebook.

In the trendy searches list.

Both Zelena and Nolan were trending.

Curious, Violeta clicked on the hashtag and saw posts from marketing accounts.

One video clip captured Nolan’s speech at the award ceremony, with the camera catching a fleeting glance he directed toward the audience.

The marketing accounts were stirring up trouble.

The gossip-loving public was eager to join in. Nolan’s supporters hastened to exonerate him.

However, this video was inherently misleading. Marketing accounts influenced many internet users, leading them to believe that Nolan was actually involved with Zelena.

Zelena’s team didn’t want to miss out on this wave of attention.

So even though this was a misunderstanding, the team bought the water army to ride on the coattails of Nolan, the newly crowned Best Actor.

Zelena and Nolan were from the same company, so she wanted to leverage his popularity.

Nolan’s team was somewhat displeased, but since it didn’t cause any substantial harm, they turned a blind eye and didn’t bother to clarify.

The most frustrated person was Hattie.

She had hoped her red carpet-photos would go viral tonight.

She accepted that all the attention was drawn away by Nolan, the newly crowned Best Actor.

But she didn’t expect Zelena to outshine her.

In the car, Hattie fumed.

“How does Zelena get so lucky? The festival’s cameraman must be blind. Nolan wasn’t even looking at her, and yet she still managed to snag his spotlight. It’s ridiculous. Maybe she bribed the cameraman!”

Her assistant chimed in, “It’s not impossible. Zelena’s team is notorious for this. I heard they were behind the rumours about Tracy’s poor acting.”

Carmen added, “But if Nolan wasn’t looking at her, who was he looking at?”

Zelena and Hattie occupied the same row. Violeta’s seat was between them and created quite a distance.

Hattie rolled her eyes and said, “He’s probably just getting a passing glance. Zelena got ridiculously lucky this time, riding on Nolan’s wave of popularity.”

Carmen said thoughtfully, “But the seat directly below Nolan’s

gaze was empty. No one was sitting there.”

Hattie replied, “Of course someone was. Violeta was sitting there, but she left halfway through.”

“Violeta?”

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As soon as Hattie finished her sentence, she paused.

Could Nolan have been looking for Violeta?

But since she left halfway through, he missed her.

The camera, from his perspective, happened to catch Zelena, leading to this misunderstanding.

Carmen commented, “Whether Nolan glanced unintentionally or deliberately, Zelena got lucky. They probably won’t clarify, since they work for the same company. Even if it wasn’t Zelena, now it will be confirmed to be her.”

“Haha.”

Hattie scoffed coldly.

Back in school, Zelena liked to chase after Nolan and always received the cold shoulder.

They were both signed with Marina Media, and she actively sought out opportunities.

Hattie knew Zelena’s intentions better than anyone.

That woman was just a clinger, desperately trying to attach herself to Nolan.

Now that Nolan had become the best actor if Zelena managed to catch him, it would only mean her persistence had finally paid off.

Seeing Zelena and Nolan trending together didn’t surprise Violeta.

She knew there would be more in the future.

Therefore, she just skimmed through the trending topics. Then she glanced at her fan hub to read some praise. After that, she put down her phone and continued eating.

After the film festival, Violeta took a half-month break to make up for the lack of rest after finishing her last project.

Her recording of the voice pack for the navigation app gave her a surge in popularity.

Many people have replaced their car’s navigation voice with Violeta’s. It’s fresh and clear. The more you listen, the more pleasant it sounds.

Eugene secured Violeta’s watch brand endorsement.

The brand even gifted her a delicate women’s watch.

While shooting the ad, she encountered Brandon’s team, who had just left the recording studio.

Brandon was currently one of the most popular male singers, with a high fan conversion rate. He was the hottest new-generation pop male singer.

Previously, the company arranged for Brandon to participate in a music variety show, where his performance and achievements were outstanding. The show’s ratings are now among the best in variety shows.

Both teams met and entered the elevator together.

Violeta was preoccupied with her phone and didn’t intend to interact with Brandon.

However, Brandon was very interested in Violeta. He turned and said to her, “Violeta, I recorded the OST for your new drama.””

Hearing this, Violeta glanced at him. “So?”

Brandon smiled as a small dimple appeared near his lips, giving him a wild and roguish look.

He shrugged and said, “Nothing; I just wanted to say you have a great eye for scripts. You managed to snag such an explosive one. Congratulations.”

A dedicated team handled the post-production of ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’.

Violeta didn’t concern herself with the editing, subtitles, or the OST.

The production team showed Brandon a short clip to help him get a feel for the song.

When Brandon saw the clip, he was amazed.

He believed that Violeta would rise even higher with this drama.

Violeta hadn’t realised Brandon was the one singing the OST for the drama, indicating his solid progress in the music industry.

The elevator doors opened, and Aster stepped out first.

As Violeta was about to leave, Brandon waved slightly at her.

“Bye.”

The elevator doors closed.

Aster looked back disdainfully and said, “We’re not close. Why would he talk with us?”

Violeta replied, “He’s got nothing better to do.

“But did he really sing the OST for our drama?””

Aster said, “If he says so, then he probably did.”

Though Brandon’s private life was messy, his musical talent was undeniable, and it contributed to his popularity.

Violeta didn’t care who sang the song, as long as the final product was good.

The watch ad took two days to shoot.

At Apex Entertainment, fans often gather outside the building.

Currently, several artists from the company are doing quite well, especially Violeta and Brandon. The largest groups of fans waiting downstairs were there for the two of them.

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Artists and their management companies were inseparable, with all schedules and announcements originating from the company.

Another two weeks passed.

The biennial Skyward Awards for television dramas have finally arrived.

This was the day Violeta had been eagerly anticipating.

Eugene returned to the company, handed her the Skyward Award invitation from the TV station, and shared the exciting news of her work’s nomination.

The TV station usually provides hints to ensure that guests attend the award ceremony.

The organizer would encourage them to look forward to the event and take it seriously.

Among the works nominated alongside ‘The Quiet Ode’ was Hattie’s ‘The Moon Belongs To You’, Zelena’s ‘Spring Isn’t Blooming’, and Tracy’s ‘The Legend of Blind Detective’.

The four dramas had different airing schedules but had all completed their broadcasts by now.

For an artist, their debut work is crucial in determining whether they can win the New Actor Award.

Only those who win the New Actor Award among their peers can truly elevate their status.

Various nominees received invitations to the award ceremony at the same time.

After attending the film festival, Violeta kept a low profile and waited for the Skyward Award to arrive. Now, her wait was over.

Eugene said, “Beauty, it’s our show.”

Violeta said with a smile, “It has finally arrived.”

Meanwhile, the other three nominees received their invitations.

Tracy asked, “A nomination? Are they just asking me to act as a placeholder?”

Hattie commented, “Winning the New Actor Award is the first step to surpassing Violeta.”

Zelena remarked, “New Actor Award? That’s a wonderful start.”

The new generation’s four actresses played a role in those dramas last year.

According to the data, Violeta’s work was renowned for its quality and popularity, but because it was a web series, its chances of winning were uncertain.

After ‘The Quiet Ode’, the unexpected dark horse that emerged at the end of the year was ‘The Legend of Blind Detective’.

Although it had an excellent script, the lead actress Tracy’s acting skills were criticised online, making her hold on the New Actor Award somewhat precarious.

‘The Moon Belongs To You’ was the only modern idol drama. Zelena’s work was a historical romance.

Of these, ‘The Quiet Ode’ was the only single-lead drama, while the others featured male leads.

The competition was fierce, with seven actors from the four dramas.

Not to mention, there were also performances by veteran actors.

Even though they were less popular, over a dozen TV dramas aired last year.

Violeta and her peers focused on the New Actor Award.

Meanwhile, the veterans aimed for the Best Actor and Actress awards.

With different goals, Violeta’s biggest competitors for the New Actor Award were still her peers from the four dramas.

Each year, new talents enter the industry.

However, few make it into the public eye.

The fact that Violeta and her three peers had secured a place in the public eye within a year of debuting was already a significant achievement.

How often does a newcomer become a sensation in the entertainment industry?

In the waiting room, Eugene twisted his ring. He said, “This time, we need to dress up well for the award ceremony. Last time at the film festival, we didn’t have jewelry; this time, we must.”

After the film festival, Lydia wrapped up her filming.

Two years ago, she starred in a serious drama called ‘The Wall’ while still with Apex Entertainment.

It was a role Eugene had worked hard to secure for her.

After filming, Lydia faced a lot of online controversy.

Overall, the drama received good reviews and had the potential to win awards.

Two years later, Lydia was relying on that drama to vie for the Best Actress Award. Thinking about this, Eugene felt a bit sentimental.

So much has happened in two years.

If only things went well for Lydia …

Despite their history, Eugene still wished Lydia the best in his heart.

Eugene said, “At the award ceremony, new Best Actor and Best Actress winners will emerge. In my heart, Beauty, you’re already standing on the podium with a trophy in your hands.”

Violeta smiled and said, “Ow! Thank you, Eugene.”

Eugene added, “I’ll make sure to borrow you the jewelry to dazzle the crowd.”

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Though it sounded simple, achieving it was far from easy.

Eugene privately reached out to several high-end jewellery brands, but all turned him down. Their feedback was either prior commitments to other artists or unwillingness to take the risk under his name.

Despite his connections, borrowing jewelry under his own name posed too much of a risk for the brands.

Since he had promised Violeta, Eugene was determined to make it happen.

That evening, Eugene was drinking with Lance Sowle, the deputy general manager of the company.

After a few rounds, Eugene brought up the idea of borrowing jewellery from the brands and asked Lance to be his guarantor.

Lance sobered at the request.

“Me? As a guarantor? Eugene, you know I never take sides in such matters. If I help you now, what am I supposed to say when Winnie asks me to help Tracy borrow jewelry next time?”

Eugene sneered coldly and asked, “Can Tracy’s commercial value compare to Violeta’s? She’s not even associated with any of the top luxury brands. Isn’t it a bit much for her to wear high- end jewellery? You’re really stretching it.”

Lance nudged his shoulder and said, “Don’t be so sure. The Blind Detective is rated above nine. While Tracy’s resources can’t match Violeta’s, it’s anyone’s guess who will win the award this time.”

Many criticized Tracy’s acting online.

However, the Skyward Award judges don’t simply follow the crowd. They have their own standards.

Eugene frowned but remained silent…

Lance continued, “Her family is rich. Violeta didn’t secure SEVITL’s deal with the company. Can’t they sponsor Violeta? It’s just jewelry, after all.”

Eugene spat, “D*mn it! Are you serious? What kind of message would that send? She had already faced ridicule for purchasing her own dress. Now she has to pay for her jewelry too? That’s not the way to succeed in this industry, man. It would be a clear sign that we can’t play the game.”

Honours earned through one’s own efforts were not the same as those obtained through backdoor connections.

Eugene didn’t want anyone to make fun of Violeta.

If she had to rely on her family for everything, she might as well stay home and be the pampered daughter instead of struggling in the industry.

Buying her own jewelry for the red carpet wasn’t unprecedented.

If she were an older, established artist, people would see her wealth and grandeur as a symbol of her status in the industry- a sign of the confidence that comes from having built a successful career.

For a young woman in her early twenties, like Violeta, trying to flaunt resources she doesn’t have would only come off as ridiculous.

Having a good family background was an excellent card to play,

but they couldn’t pull it every time.

It would spoil the game’s fun.

Eugene added, “Besides, wouldn’t that make me look like a useless manager?”

Lance glanced at him and said, “No matter what, I can’t be your guarantor. You’ll have to find another way.”

Eugene set down his glass and playfully chided, “You old fox. You’ll jump at the first sign of benefit, but you’re too scared to vouch for her. Are you so sure Violeta won’t win the New Actor Award?”

Lance replied, “I didn’t say that. Hey, don’t pin that on me.”

Eugene proposed, “How about this? I won’t ask you to be my guarantor for free. If Violeta wins the award, her resources will skyrocket, making her truly the top actress at Apex.

“And if she doesn’t win, you can name your terms. The team will fully cooperate.”

Lance laughed heartily and asked, “Do you have that much faith in Violeta?”

Eugene shot back, “Do you think Tracy can win?”

Lance swirled his drink and stared thoughtfully at the wine glass. He said, “You never know. I’ve heard she recently got connected to a powerful godfather.”

A godfather?

Well, isn’t that something?

In the entertainment industry, finding a backer wasn’t unheard of.

Eugene pressed, “I don’t care. We’ve known each other for years. Just tell me if you’ll help me this time.”

Lance hesitated.

Ultimately, he chose to help Eugene.

Of course, he also took Eugene up on the exchange terms.

The next day, Eugene encountered Aiden in the company. elevator.

Aiden and Eugene were both renowned as the two top managers at Apex Entertainment, both considered golden managers.

The only difference was that Eugene joined later.

Aiden had been a manager for years and had richer experience. She had long since transitioned from being an employee to being one of the shareholders, earning annual dividends from the company.

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Aiden knew a bit more inside information than Eugene did.

She was Gerard Presley’s agent.

Gerard was a veteran and highly respected music legend.

Brandon participated in a music reality show where Gerard was one of the judges. Gerard’s esteemed status in the industry was evident.

Aiden didn’t visit the company often. When Eugene first entered the industry, Aiden had helped him, making her somewhat of a benefactor to him. Every Christmas Eve and holiday season, Eugene would send her gifts.

Today, it was a pleasant coincidence that they met in the elevator.

Eugene greeted her and said, “Hey, Aiden.”

Aiden sported short, neat hair. She was looking at her phone. Aiden looked up and smiled slightly at him, asking, “Eugene, what a coincidence running into you in the elevator this morning.”

Eugene nodded. “Uh-huh, quite a coincidence. What brought you to the company today?”

Aiden replied, “Oh, I’m just here to sign a contract.”

Eugene nodded and didn’t ask further.

The elevator doors closed, and it ascended slowly.

Aiden busied herself with replying to messages on her phone, not saying much to Eugene..

Suddenly, Eugene remembered something and asked, “Aiden, can I ask you something?”

Aiden looked up and said, “Sure, what is it?”

Eugene hesitated for a moment before asking, “Do you know which senior figures in the industry that Winnie is acquainted with? I heard she introduced Tracy to a godfather.”

Yesterday, he received some news from Lance and wondered who to ask.

Running into Aiden today was a stroke of luck.

Aiden thought for a moment, “Winnie? Let me think.

“It appears she has a connection with the deputy director of the Orange Channel, but I’m not too sure.”

Though Aiden’s reply was offhand, it gave Eugene a lead.

If Aiden mentioned it, it was likely close to the truth.

“Thanks, Aiden.”

“You’re welcome. I was just guessing.”

Ding!

The elevator doors opened. Aiden glanced at Eugene and said, “This is my floor. I’ll get going now. Let’s have lunch together sometime, Eugene.”

“Sure, Aiden. Let’s plan it.”

After Aiden left, Eugene’s expression turned serious. He immediately took out his phone to investigate.

His investigation revealed some interesting facts.

Tracy indeed had close ties with someone from the Orange Channel. They had dinner together just the other night.

The Orange Channel was planning a new travel reality show called ‘RV Travel Diaries’. Tracy’s team was already in talks and likely secured her spot.

It was still unclear whether Tracy would be a regular or just a guest.

In the afternoon, several brands sent gowns to the company.

While Violeta was selecting her gown, Eugene shared the findings of his investigation.

Aster was surprised. She said, “Participating in a variety show increases exposure and attracts fans easily. Winnie has planned her path well, but the godfather angle. Tsk! Tsk.”

Eugene warned, “Don’t underestimate having a godfather! If he truly is the deputy director, he could significantly influence the outcome of the New Actor Award.”

He turned to Violeta and said, “Beauty, we have secured the jewelry, but we will deliver it by hand on the day of the awards ceremony.”

Transporting high-value jewelry was risky.

It had to be personally delivered and returned.

Security personnel would monitor the brand closely.

At events, there have been incidents where high-value jewelry went missing, causing a huge commotion.

No one wanted a repeat of that, so precautions were necessary.

Violeta nodded in acknowledgment.

Aster asked, “Ms. White, what do you think of Tracy finding a godfather?”

Violeta replied calmly, “We’ll watch and see.”

Aster laughed and teased, “You have a sense of humour.”

Eugene was worried. He said, “The New Actor Award is now uncertain. Having a godfather is a serious advantage.”

Based on Lance’s tone yesterday, he appeared to favour Tracy. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so indecisive.

Winnie truly had some tricks up her sleeve. It seemed she also aimed to become a top manager through Tracy.

Violeta wasn’t surprised if ‘Blind Detective’ won an award.

In her previous life, even if that drama hadn’t won the New Actor Award, it was certain to win the Best Director or Best Screenplay Award.

Otherwise, Violeta wouldn’t have chosen that drama for her debut film.

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If there was no The Quiet Ode, Blind Detective would have been Violeta’s best bet.

But there was The Quiet Ode, so Violeta put all her hopes into it.

Whether she’d win an award or not, Violeta had no clue it was all up to fate.

On the other hand, the one who was most anxious about Tracy climbing up wasn’t Violeta, but Zelena.

Because Zelena and Tracy were in the same league, their teams were always at each other’s throats.

Zelena’s team had previously spread rumours about Tracy’s poor acting, which made them enemies.

Violeta said, “Eugene, leak the news about Tracy joining a variety show. Someone else will take care of the rest for us.”

Eugene thought for a moment and asked, “You mean Zelena’s team?”

Aster said, “Zelena is really popular right now. There are rumours going around that she’s Nolan’s girlfriend.”

Eugene laughed. “It’s just a publicity. They’re in the same company, trying to promote new talent. Nolan’s team won’t deny it.

“Beauty’s right. Let’s spread the news and let them fight among themselves.”

Violeta smiled. “Eugene, if I don’t win an award, will be borrowing the jewelry for me and end up embarrassing you?”

Eugene said, “Oh, it’s no big deal. Even if you don’t win, you’ll still look stunning on the red carpet. But I did promise Lance that if we don’t win, we’ll have to go with his plans for the rest of the year.”

Eugene had always managed Violeta’s schedule himself.

To keep up her commercial value and public image, he had turned down a lot of low-quality endorsements, even though they offered a lot of money.

Violeta positioned herself as an actress.

But to the company, no matter how big she got, she was just a “product.”

Refusing high offers wasn’t good for the company.

Only by having absolute talent could she have a strong voice.

If she wanted to enjoy the benefits the company provides, she had to give something in return.

Eugene had been very selective, but if Violeta didn’t win this time, he’d have to follow the company’s decisions.

It was a fair deal.

The word about Tracy joining a variety show eventually made its way to Zelena’s team.

As soon as Zelena heard about it, she had her team go after the show as well.

She wanted to snatch the opportunity away from Tracy.

Zelena was already a hot topic because of the rumour that she was Nolan’s rumoured girlfriend.

The gossip about Zelena and Nolan was all over the internet.

So when the variety show organizers heard that Zelena’s team was eager to get involved, they were surprised and really happy to work with her.

Zelena knew she had a strong advantage, and when the show’s team used the buzz to their benefit, she was more than happy to agree.

With this turn of events, Zelena had a clear edge over Tracy, especially when it came to guaranteed viewership.

The organizers were leaning more toward Zelena.

Seeing the show slipping away, Tracy was really upset.

Feeling frustrated, she called her godfather.

But the response she got was, “Tracy, this show is still uncertain. Zelena’s rumour brings built-in buzz and attention. You might have to take a step back this time.”

Tracy was clearly upset. “So, are you just going to forget the promise you made me last time?”

The guy on the other end chuckled and said, “Don’t worry. You wanted that Best Newcomer Award, right? I’ll make sure you get it.”

Tracy’s eyes brightened. “Really? That’s awesome!”

The following day.

Zelena and Tracy were at it again, arguing over their dress choices.

The teams met in the building where the filming was taking place.

With the variety show in her pocket, Zelena was acting quite high and mighty in front of Tracy.

“Tracy, thanks for letting go of the variety show. Next time you get something this good, don’t keep it to yourself-you can’t really hold on to it.”

Tracy was fuming but tried to play it cool. She said nonchalantly, “Honestly, I wasn’t that interested in the show anyway. I was actually trying to figure out how to turn it down. If you want it so much, just take it. It’s like picking up trash and still being happy.”

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Zelena narrowed her eyes slightly and said, “If you can’t reach the grapes, don’t complain that they’re sour. Are you only now realizing how bad your acting is? You must be grinding your teeth in frustration.”

Tracy turned to Zelena and said, “You’ll regret going against me.”

Zelena responded, “Oh? Really?”

Tracy replied, “I promise you’ll regret it. Just wait and see!”

With that, Tracy walked away.

Zelena flipped her hair dismissively and said, “Hmph! Even a fool knows how to talk tough. I’m curious to see what you can really do.”

Three days later.

The award ceremony would be broadcast live on satellite TV and major online video platforms across the country.

Fans were buzzing with excitement, ready for another exciting red carpet-show.

So many new faces emerged last year, and fans were all excited and ready for their favorites to win, so they were already waiting early on.

Jewellery was a must, so Violeta chose a simple, fitted dress. With long, curly hair and bold red lips, it gave off a bit of a vintage glamour vibe, making it a standout look on the red carpet.

Tracy, thanks to connections through her godfather, managed to get a high-end gown that made her look like a blooming peony.

Hattie was rocking another high-end custom gown this time.

Zelena went with her usual affordable luxury look, which was polished and spot-on.

But Zelena couldn’t help feeling a bit jealous seeing Tracy in such a fancy gown.

Every time Violeta walked the red carpet, her look made it to the trending searches, and this time was no exception.

Comments online were:

‘Violeta’s look on the red carpet just keeps getting better. This outfit is so beautiful. There aren’t many stars in the industry who go for this style.’

‘You can tell her resources are getting better and better. The jewelry she’s wearing is actually more expensive than her dress. She’s the first of the newcomers to get top-tier luxury jewelry. I think she’s got a good shot at the Best Newcomer Award.’

‘Tracy got a high-end gown too, but it doesn’t look like a couture.’

‘Each of Violeta’s looks just keeps getting more stylish. So far, her career is clearly moving towards a strong, serious image, while the others are still a bit unclear in their direction.’

‘Tracy’s dress looks like a blooming peony. Seems like she’s really here to win the award. Haha.’

‘Honestly, both of those top stars are doing great.’

‘Zelena’s skin is so fair, and her features are stunning.’

‘Lydia has wrapped up filming, so we finally get to see her on the red carpet. She’s got a good shot at Best Supporting Actress this time. Good luck!’

Heading into the venue.

In the dimmer area compared to the front, the diamonds on Zelena’s necklace sparkled brightly.

The seating arrangement for this event was similar to previous film festivals-first by seniority and debut order in the industry, and then by popularity and commercial value.

Tracy’s gown from the red carpet had such a large train that, when it was time to arrange the seats, she needed staff to help lift it.

Zelena rolled her eyes slightly from the side.

Hattie glanced at Tracy’s outfit and smirked.

Even though Tracy was wearing high-end fashion, it wasn’t couture, so it still fell short compared to hers.

But you could see from the gown that Tracy was trying to outshine everyone.

After they took their seats, Hattie whispered to Zelena, “It’s not a first wear and it’s not a couture. How funny.”

Wearing high-end fashion was already tough, wearing high-end couture pieces was even harder, and wearing a global first wear was much more harder.

To wear a global first wear, only top-tier celebrities with endorsement deals get that privilege.

Non-first wear dresses were typically worn by runway models first, and then by Orion celebrities. Only after that were they available for others.

So, Tracy’s gown didn’t have much value after all.

It was just something to make the fans happy, thinking their star had finally entered the high-end fashion scene.

Hattie’s comments helped soothe Zelena a bit, but she was still feeling down.

Out of the four of them, she was the only one who didn’t wear a high-end gown, let alone a couture one.

In contrast, Violeta had maintained a high standard from her very first official event, which had been a global first wear, all the way to now. Her gowns continued to exude elegance.

That night, she wasn’t wearing her old brand SEVITL but the latest Blue Blood collection from DARA, along with exquisite jewellery.

Violeta’s fashion resources truly stood out from the rest.

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Zelena was consumed by jealousy.

The awards ceremony began soon after, similar to the previous film festival. The main event was, of course, the awards presentation.

After the host gave a few polite opening remarks, they dove right into the awards.

They started with the smaller awards and worked their way up to the big ones. First, they handed out prizes for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.

Then, they finally got to the highly anticipated Best Newcomer Award.

“Who’s going to win the Best Newcomer Award?”

The room went quiet.

Everyone was watching the two presenters up on stage.

The presenter opened the envelope, peeked at the name inside, and gave a playful smile to the crowd.

They then looked over at the row of newcomers, including Violeta.

The camera followed, catching each person’s face as it moved down the line.

Everyone wore a calm smile, and the camera finally settled on Violeta, who gave a little smile back to the camera.

Then, the presenter’s voice rang out.

“And the winner of the Best Newcomer Award is…

“Tracy!”

The camera instantly switched to Tracy’s face.

At first, Tracy looked stunned. Then, her eyes widened, and she covered their mouth with her hand, looking completely stunned.

“Wow!”

Everyone looked at Tracy as she stood up from her seat.

She radiated joy from winning the award.

Though Hattie and Zelena were unhappy, they still kept their best faces on and clapped their hands.

With so many cameras around, showing any annoyance would’ve made headlines for sure.

Tracy stood up, lifted her dress, and walked to the stage, with everyone watching her.

Because her dress was so big, some staff members helped her hold it as she made her way up.

Lydia, sitting in the front row, turned and gave Tracy a faint smile. Her gaze then subtly moved over to Violeta’s face.

Violeta’s expression remained unchanged, so it was hard to tell anything from her face.

But Lydia knew that Violeta must have been feeling awful inside.

Secretly enjoying Violeta’s discomfort, Lydia clapped even louder.

As Tracy walked by, Lydia said, “Congrats, Tracy!”

“Thanks, Lydia!”

Eugene, watching the live broadcast from backstage, looked bewildered and confused when he saw Tracy win the Best Newcomer Award.

Aster rushed in from outside, exclaiming, “Eugene! Can you believe the Best Newcomer Award went to …”

Eugene replied, “Yeah, I saw it just now.”

Aster frowned and said, “How did this happen? How did Tracy win? Her godfather really has connections.”

Eugene’s hand, holding his iPad, was pressing down so hard that his fingers turned white.

He couldn’t believe that the Best Newcomer Award had actually gone to Tracy!

Eugene jumped up from the couch, leaving his iPad behind, and quickly left the room to find a familiar face backstage.

He asked, “How did she end up with the Best Newcomer Award?”

The acquaintance pulled Eugene to a quieter spot and said, “Why are you so worked up? There’s a reason she got the award.”

Eugene said, “What reason? How can Blind Detective be better than The Quiet Ode? Tracy’s performance was average at best. This has to be some kind of rigging!”

The acquaintance quickly covered Eugene’s mouth and said, “Don’t say that! Calm down. There are tons of media here. You might get caught on camera.”

Eugene swatted the hand away and rolled his eyes in annoyance.

The acquaintance said, “There are lots of reasons she won. Look, winning isn’t always about being the biggest winner, and the biggest winner doesn’t always get an award. Why are you so worked up? It’s just the Best Newcomer Award, not Best Actress. Violeta’s doing fine with her career; she doesn’t need this award.”

Eugene wanted to snap, but held back.

“What are you talking about? Do you have any idea how important this award is?”

The two of them argued backstage.

Meanwhile, on stage, Tracy, beaming with joy, was holding her award and giving her acceptance speech.

In the audience, people had all kinds of reactions.

Zelena glanced at Violeta and thought to herself, If I can’t have it, you won’t either.

Chapter 399

Hattie watched Tracy on stage, who was putting on a show. Covering her mouth with her hand, she leaned toward Zelena

and whispered, “She found a sugar daddy, which is why she won the award.”

Zelena asked, “Seriously? Is that true?”

Hattie often had insider information because Hannah had a wide network and was known as the “madam” in the industry.

That was why Hattie could get into a high-end couture dress so quickly after Violeta.

If Hannah didn’t have such high hopes for Hattie and wasn’t worried about the Ridges’s reputation, Tracy wouldn’t have had to go to such lengths.

In this business, if you were willing to take risks, you’d end up doing better than everyone else.

Hattie said, “Do you not believe me? Just wait and see now that she’s won an award, her ego’s going to be through the roof.”

Zelena stayed silent.

Hattie had a good attitude about it because she didn’t care much about the Best Newcomer Award and wasn’t interested in competing for it.

Tracy wanted the award mainly to boost her commercial value and attract better opportunities.

With Hannah as her support, Hattie didn’t need to worry too much about securing resources for herself.

For Hattie, winning or losing an award wasn’t as important as whether she was popular, how big her presence was, and how good she looked.

She was all about using her star status to hook up with a

wealthy guy and marry into a rich family. A few years down the line, she wanted to be a key player in helping Benson take over the Ridge family.

Being a star wasn’t a forever career, so she was focused on using her youth and looked to find a big supporter early on.

But Zelena wasn’t having it. She was super competitive and wanted to stay ahead of Tracy.

Now that Tracy won the award and her status had shot up, Zelena’s not happy about it at all.

She couldn’t do much about it, so she was now trying to find some balance by focusing on Violeta.

Violeta was sure she’d win the Best Newcomer Award, but she had miscalculated and was taking the biggest hit.

Violeta was definitely feeling the blow.

But she’s used to handling tough situations, having faced many challenges and low points in her previous life.

She knew people were waiting for her to fail, so she had to keep her cool.

She had already anticipated that Tracy might win the award, so she knew disappointment was inevitable.

Violeta was more concerned about what to do next if she didn’t win the Best Newcomer Award.

She glanced at the jewelry she was wearing and realized her worst fears had come true-she was about to let Eugene down.

Before long, Tracy was coming off the stage with the trophy.

She was on cloud nine, practically floating down the steps, looking like a proud peony.

As Tracy walked past Zelena’s seat, she deliberately lifted her skirt, nearly messing up Zelena’s hairstyle.

“Oh, I’m so sorry, Lena. I didn’t mean it,” Tracy said.

Zelena’s face tensed for a moment, but she quickly recovered and smiled for the cameras, saying, “It’s okay.”

Not long ago, Zelena had taken a variety show from Tracy and even made fun of her.

Now that Tracy was winning awards and gaining influence, she wouldn’t let Zelena off the hook

Seeing Tracy acting so arrogantly, Hattie’s disdain for her grew even stronger.

Hattie couldn’t stand people who were even more arrogant than she was, especially when she knew Tracy’s background. What was there to be so cocky about?

Once the camera moved away, Hattie muttered disdainfully, “Little b*tch.

“Did you provoke her before?”

She adjusted her hair and replied, “Oh, 1 just took one of her variety show gigs.”

Hattie rolled her eyes discreetly and said, “People like that won’t let you off once they’re in power. Don’t worry, I can’t stand her either. I’ll have your back.”

With Tracy gaining so much attention, the trouble was bound to come.

Tracy won the Best Newcomer Award, which shifted the dynamics for the new generation of actors.

On Facebook, her fans were ecstatic, celebrating like it was the New Year, feeling proud and relieved.

‘She wasn’t only wore high-end fashion but also won an award- things were starting to take off for her!”

‘Tracy had always seen Violeta as her main rival within the company, with both of them competing to be Apex’s Top Gun.’

‘Now that she won the Best Newcomer Award, Violeta couldn’t compete with her for that top position anymore.’

‘Tracy couldn’t be happier.’

But soon, the second most anticipated award was about to be presented.

Two new presenters took the stage to hand out the award.

In the audience, Eugene looked at Violeta with a pained expression.

He sighed deeply.

“Ah.”

合

Chapter 400

Violeta didn’t get the Best Newcomer Award, so it seemed the second half of the year was going to be tough.

That bastard Lance hit the mark.

Damn it! the more I think about it, the angrier I get.

“There’s nothing to see here. Let’s go. Have Felix come and drive us. There will definitely be a lot of reporters outside later asking Beauty how it feels not to win the award. These reporters love to rub salt in other people’s wounds.”

Aster stood next to Eugene and quickly said, “Hold on, Eugene. They’re announcing that Ms. White is nominated again. How many times is this? They’re just messing with us.”

Eugene looked surprised. “There’s another nomination? What award are they announcing now?”

Aster pointed to the small screen beside them. “It’s the Best Actress Award of the Year.”

Best Actress of the Year? Isn’t that the top award for actresses?

Eugene was taken aback and then took a closer look at the big screen.

“This time, it’s for Best Actress Nominee.”

Aster was a bit surprised at first, but then noticed and said excitedly while looking at the screen, “Oh wow, Ms. White is nominated for Best Actress, Eugene!”

At this year’s Skyward Award, Violeta got six nominations, including one for Best Newcomer of the Year, though she didn’t win that one.

She had been overlooked five times before, so the nomination for Best Actress came as a surprise to Eugene.

It looks like there’s still a chance.

Let’s stick around and see how it turns out.

Eugene stared intently at the screen beside him.

The big screen was showing a clip of Violeta from The Quiet Ode.

She looked stunning in her costume, with a sheer veil covering her face.

There was a recent vote on Facebook for the most beautiful traditional-style actress. Over the years, a lot of actresses have looked like goddesses in these costumes. But as time goes on and the old stars fade away, only the memories of the audience remain.

No one expected that Violeta would emerge as the top pick from among many seasoned actresses. She ended up winning the vote.

There was even a trending topic calling her “Violeta, Bewitching Beauty of the Realm.”

Sitting in the audience, Violeta had already moved past her disappointment over not winning the Best Newcomer Award and was back to a normal mood.

Now, as they were announcing the Best Actress Award, she got nominated again.

As Violeta watched her clip on the big screen, she couldn’t help but remember the days of filming in Veilmist Lake. Working with Wade was one of the happiest times for her.

He was her lucky charm.

She hoped they could work together again in the future.

Violeta never really expected to win the Best Actress Award, so she didn’t have any high hopes.

She was a bit distracted, thinking about how she’d handle the media if they surrounded her after the awards ceremony and asked how she felt about not winning the Best Newcomer Award.

After all, many people on Facebook had bet that Violeta would win the award.

The disappointment wasn’t just hers, a lot of her fans were let down too.

The big screen soon switched to clips from other works, including Lydia’s The Wall.

Lydia looked at the screen, confident that the Best Actress trophy was hers for the taking.

She had been in the television industry for several years, and in terms of popularity and work, she was the clear choice for Best Actress.

Lydia couldn’t believe there was anyone else who could challenge her.

The clip ended.

The presenters opened the award list and were taken aback when they saw the name.

“Wow, the winner truly deserves it!”

Lydia adjusted her gown and got ready to stand up to accept her award.

Violeta had already thought about how she’d answer the media questions when she left.

“And the winner of this year’s Best Actress Award is…

“Violeta!

The room suddenly erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Violeta’s stunned expression was shown on the big screen. She was so surprised that she forgot to manage her reaction, but it clearly showed she had no idea she’d actually won Best Actress. She was incredibly thrilled!

She had prepared a speech for winning the Best Newcomer Award!

It took her a moment to process what was happening.

Next to her, Zelena, Hattie, and Tracy, who were holding the Best Newcomer Award, were equally stunned, their faces showing pure disbelief.

In the backstage area, Eugene and Aster were momentarily speechless before bursting into excited screams.

“Arghhh! Eugene! Eugene, did you hear that? Ms. White won the Best Actress Award! Oh my gosh, arghhh!”

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