Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 451, to 460]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 451

The production costs were high every day, and with so many extras already on set today, cancelling today’s shoot because of Zelena’s mishap wasn’t feasible.

The director declared, “We’ll hold off on the scenes with the second female lead and shoot the other parts now!”

Zelena was found to have a lower back bruise.

The horse wasn’t moving when she fell, so while the injury wasn’t major, it did need some recovery time.

This accident happened during filming.

The director and team were quite concerned about the issue.

Despite this, Zelena calmly responded, “I apologize, Mr. Grant. I didn’t intend to hold up the filming schedule.”

The director’s view of Zelena shifted. Even though her acting wasn’t perfect, he was impressed by her kind nature.

He told her, “Don’t worry, Lena. We’ll handle your medical costs. Concentrate on your recovery.”

Zelena looked concerned. She was more focused on her scenes than her injury.

“Mr. Grant, what will happen with my scenes?”

The director reassured her, “Don’t worry about it. We can

reshoot your scenes later or use a stand-in if needed. We’ll sort everything out. Just take it easy.”

Her back injury would need at least a month or two to heal.

In the meantime, most scenes would be between Violeta and Nolan.

If they used a stand-in for her, reshooting her scenes later could cut down on her interactions with Nolan.

As the second female lead, if too many body doubles are used and it becomes known, Zelena’s reputation could suffer greatly.

After building a positive image from the variety show, would she have to jeopardise it all now?

If she wants to protect her reputation, she must ensure that news about Zelena’s injury stays secret.

Zelena hesitated and said, “Mr. Grant …”

“Lena, don’t worry about anything right now. Just focus on resting,” the director replied before leaving.

Zelena felt very frustrated.

If she complained about her injury online, it would mean clashing with the director and potentially ending any future collaboration with him and Wade.

If she stayed quiet, her role would surely suffer.

In any case, it wasn’t good for her situation.

Zelena pounded the bed in frustration, feeling hopeless.

The assistant approached with a glass of water and said, “Lena, I’ve informed Lydia. She’s booked a flight for tonight and should be here by early morning.”

Zelena replied, “What’s the point of her coming?”

The assistant said, “She can handle negotiations with the crew. Since you got hurt on set, if news of this leaks, it could cause a scandal for Spring in Moon City before it even airs, which would harm the show’s future.”

Zelena had built up a strong fan base from the variety show.

Her reputation was positive because of her appealing character on the show.

But Zelena rolled her eyes at the assistant and replied, “Are you kidding? If I clash with the crew, I’ll ruin any chance of working with Wade again. The scenes I shot before will be cut compared to the future ones!”

The assistant’s focus was solely on the company’s interests.

But, she wasn’t considering Zelena’s prospects at all.

Zelena couldn’t risk angering the production team. If she did, her future acting roles would surely be limited.

She wanted to avoid ending up like Lydia, who had been quietly blacklisted.

So, it was crucial to keep her on-set injury under wraps and not let it become a bigger issue.

The production team might take the initiative to offer compensation.

However, Zelena couldn’t use this situation as leverage any longer.

Threatening the production team wasn’t her intention.

Once Spring in Moon City airs, her popularity will undoubtedly soar. Even if she didn’t win any awards, she’d be remembered as a standout supporting actress. Her role was, therefore, vital.

Additionally, she valued the chance to build a close relationship with Nolan through this drama.

After pondering for a while, Zelena shook her head and said, “I need to recover quickly. We can’t afford any delays.”

Compensation wasn’t her main concern; her reputation mattered more!

The assistant was taken aback by Zelena’s resolve.

Shifting focus, the assistant remarked, “Ultimately, it’s still that white horse’s fault! What’s going on with that horse? It seemed fine before, so why did it suddenly throw you off?”

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“If you had known, maybe this wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t switched horses.”

Zelena’s eyes darkened upon hearing this.

Indeed, the horse had been perfectly docile when Violeta was riding it.

Why did it act up only when she got on?

Did Violeta do anything to the horse?

How could she control a horse?

It seemed absurd, yet her assistant’s words echoed in her mind. If she hadn’t changed horses, this might not have happened.

Things didn’t turn out as she had planned.

Indeed, Violeta had no way of controlling a horse.

She only knew some tricks to temporarily calm it, so she followed her command.

Her master had trained her in this technique. The principle was similar to drawing a line in front of a chicken to hypnotise it.

Once the horse was no longer under Violeta’s influence, it would revert to its true nature, disliking being ridden.

The news that Zelena needed at least a couple of months to recuperate quickly spread to the production team.

The director and Wade immediately called a meeting to discuss the situation.

The absence of a second lead for a month or two was a serious issue.

The costs for locations, actors, equipment, and props were calculated daily.

Zelena’s absence necessitated a longer rental period for the equipment.

Wade and the director insisted on high standards for their work, which included using top-notch equipment with steep rental fees.

Although the initial budget had some flexibility, it couldn’t cover such a prolonged delay.

Moreover, reshooting her scenes would be a complex task.

A disjointed integration of an actor’s scenes would disrupt the film’s flow.

Constant close-ups on Zelena’s face weren’t a viable solution.

And even if they did, Zelena’s acting skills were lacking.

Standard shooting techniques could help mask her weaknesses, but close-ups would only highlight them.

Currently, with the drama still in the early stages of filming,

Zelena’s role hasn’t expanded much yet. The only viable solution seemed to be to shorten the second lead’s scenes.

If her scenes were cut, could she still be considered the second lead?

This film was a long-time project for Wade, and he had adapted it into a series.

Its prospects appeared promising until a major issue arose shortly after it began.

The director questioned, “What’s wrong with that horse? Is it crazy?”

Everyone turned to the stage manager, who explained, “I consulted the stable staff. They said the white horse has at

naturally violent temper. However, Violeta bonded well with the horse when she chose it.”

Horses are living beings, not machines.

They have moods, too.

Given it was a filming, it wasn’t unusual for things to go wrong with animal scenes.

However, no one had anticipated Zelena’s misfortune, as she sustained injuries even while the horse remained stationary.

Her luck was just unbelievable.

The stage manager continued, “Though I might sound harsh to say this, Zelena’s accident was really just bad luck.”

The director sighed and concluded, “Dwelling on this won’t help. Our priority is to figure out how to make up for the delayed schedule and plan Zelena’s reshoots without disrupting the flow.

“We can focus on filming Violeta and Nolan’s scenes for now and postpone the second lead’s scenes,” the director suggested.

He looked at the production assistant and said, “Ask Violeta and Nolan to join us for a meeting. We need to discuss this together.”

The production assistant agreed, “Alright.”

Violeta and Nolan soon gathered in the tent.

Nolan had no issues with his scenes.

Their goal was the same: to make this film great, even though the shooting had already spanned nearly a year.

A year was precious for a popular actor.

However, dedicating that time to an excellent project was worth it.

“With Zelena injured, we will delay the second lead’s scenes by two months,” the director addressed them. “Do you have any suggestions?”

Violeta lowered her gaze, not rushing to speak.

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Nolan thought for a moment and said, “If it needs to be delayed for two months, I’m fine with that. I can waive my fee for the reshoots until the filming is completed.”

Nolan had recently won the Best Actor Award, and his fees had skyrocketed.

Although he accepted this project, he only slightly reduced his fees from the base rate. However, his fees were already the highest among the cast..

It would be a significant contribution from Nolan to waive his fees and allow the fund to pay for the equipment rental costs.

While this was a solution, it was clearly not a permanent fix.

Reshoots would require not just Nolan but several other actors to be on standby.

These actors had already signed contracts with other

production teams, and the sudden changes would not be as easily negotiated.

Unlike Nolan, they might not be as accommodating since they needed to make a living and were not the main stars.

Convincing all these actors to be on standby for two months would be a significant undertaking.

Moreover, Nolan’s waived fees wouldn’t cover the entire cost.

Essentially, spending money to buy actors’ time was a considerable issue.

The producer didn’t have an endless supply of money. Furthermore, post-production costs, such as special effects, necessitated a substantial budget.

The director sighed. He was slightly relieved and said, “Nolan, thank you.”

Nolan replied, “No problem; it’s what I should do. I also want this series to succeed.”

The director turned to Violeta and asked, “What about you?”

Nolan had waived his fees.

If Violeta didn’t, it would make her seem uncooperative.

However, Violeta wasn’t planning to waive her fees just yet, as it wasn’t the right time.

She paused and then said, “I have an idea to complete the filming within the deadline.”

The director looked intrigued. “Oh?”

Violeta smiled and said, “It might not be very favorable for some actors.”

The director urged, “Well, let’s hear it.”

Violeta explained, “I’ve read all of Mr. Howell’s works. In this series, the role of the second female lead has a similar storyline to that of the third female lead. Since Zelena’s injury requires a delay in filming, why not shift her scenes to Emily’s character?”

In other words, distribute Zelena’s scenes to other actors when she was absent.

The biggest beneficiary of this change wouldn’t be Violeta, but the actress playing the third female lead.

She was away. Currently, she was filming in another province with the assistant director, unaware of the windfall heading her way.

Everyone understood Violeta’s suggestion.,

Changing the script was indeed the least damaging solution at the moment.

The director asked, “Mr. Howell, what do you think about altering the script?”

Wade said, “Violeta’s proposal is indeed a viable solution.”

Transferring Isabella’s scenes to Emily wouldn’t be too jarring, especially since the final cut could include or exclude any footage shot.

A two-month filming period might only result in two-thirds of the footage being used.

Violeta reassured him, “Changing the script won’t disrupt the main plot. Mr. Howell, you know your storyline best.”

Wade understood his narrative well.

Naturally, he understood the plot thoroughly.

Violeta was a fan of his novel. Her familiarity with his stories suggested she had invested a significant amount of time in reading his books.

She had worked on her acting and made time to read his other works.

Violeta’s commitment to his work moved him.

Finally, Wade nodded in agreement.

He said, “Given the circumstances, this seems like the best option. However, rewriting the script will take some time. Let me work on it, and then we can discuss it further.”

The director agreed, “Alright, let’s proceed with this plan for now.”

With Zelena injured and Wade revising the script, everything seemed to be falling into place.

After leaving the tent, Violeta paused and glanced into the distance.

Depending on the storyline, Isabella’s significance in the early plot may or may not be considered significant.

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The plot wasn’t exceptionally thrilling, but the early storyline was crucial for character development…

The early scenes reasonably explained why Isabella was willing to sacrifice her life for Charles’s ambition, because she had a strong sense of duty.

Cutting those scenes in the earlier plot wouldn’t affect the main plot, but it would leave the second female lead’s character arc incomplete.

The spotlight, which belonged to the second female lead, was given to the third.

Instead, this shift made the third female lead stand out.

Internet users may label the second female lead as a hopeless romantic if she later sacrifices her life for the protagonist’s ambition.

This move.

Violeta had cornered her.

Zelena’s painstaking efforts to film the series might not yield the results she anticipated.

Violeta lowered her eyes, a dark gleam flashing in them.

Zelena was already a cornered beast.

What will you do next?

Wade spent three days adjusting the script.

Naturally, Zelena needed to know about the script changes.

When Zelena learned that her scenes had been altered, her first reaction was, of course, opposition.

However, her opposition was futile.

The director said earnestly, “Zelena, the team has already decided to change the script. The revisions won’t affect the film’s progress. Despite the adjustments to your scenes, you remain the second lead.

Zelena looked at the revised script, finding it difficult to accept.

However, the director had made a decision. If she continued to argue, she’d seem unreasonable.

The script wouldn’t have changed if she hadn’t sustained an injury that prevented her from performing.

Modifying the script was the option with the fewest sacrifices.

Haha!

Indeed, it’s the least sacrifice.

I’m the only one being sacrificed!

Zelena couldn’t voice her complaint and had to appear

magnanimous for the team’s sake. She said, “Director, I understand. I’ll recover quickly and return as soon as possible.”

The director looked at her contentedly and said, “I’m glad you understand. It’s a necessary move, but Wade personally revised the script. You can rest assured.”

Zelena forced a smile.

After appeasing Zelena, the director left.

Zelena sat on the hospital bed, wearing a back brace. She glared at the revised script in her hands with a cold, resentful look.

Wade was the creator and the primary writer of the script.

Of course, he knew best how to modify it.

Without significantly altering Isabella’s character, he transferred her early scenes of ‘leaving the manor to investigate the plight of the poor and witnessing the suffering of war-torn refugees’ to the third female lead.

Isabella loved Charles and was acutely aware of the immense suffering the war inflicted on the people.

So, she ultimately sacrifices her life for Charles’s ambition.

There was love, but also a noble desire to prevent the people’s suffering.

Zelena wasn’t foolish.

Transferring this scene seemed not to disrupt the main plot.

Yet, it stripped the character of its essence.

She lost her sense of duty and was left only with love, ultimately dying for the man she loved.

This made her seem even more infatuated than Penelope in the Odyssey.

Zelena was certain that the viewers would criticise her.

Soon, Trina and her assistant visited her in the hospital. She noticed the script in Zelena’s hand.

Trina commented, “I understand you’ve learned the team has decided to revise the script. This measure ensures the production team won’t delay filming progress.”

Zelena clenched her teeth and asked, “I want to know, who ordered the script change, the director or Wade?”

The assistant said, “I have asked around and found out it was Violeta who suggested it during the meeting.”

Zelena clutched the script, wrinkling its corner.

I knew it!

I knew it was that bitch’s idea!

The script revision seemed to benefit the third female lead the most.

From another angle, who wants me deprived the most?

Only Violeta.

You’re quite something, Violeta!

Zelena’s heart burned with hatred.

She realised she had played her cards wrong and shouldn’t have stolen Violeta’s horse in the first place.

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If only I had known.

Forget it! It’s too late to regret it now.

Since the series can no longer support Zelena’s career and might even lead to her being scolded after filming, Zelena would be crazy to help finish this series.

“If things don’t end well for me, no one else will.”

Trina knew Zelena was upset, but no one had expected this outcome.

Stepping forward, Trina said, “Zelena, right now, you shouldn’t be worrying about your role but about your health. This spinal injury, if not properly healed, could lead to long-term complications.”

The lower back is a crucial part of the body.

If it ends up with permanent damage, any physical exertion could cause pain, and it would make it hard for Zelena to stand straight.

Zelena was still young, and this ailment was something for the elderly.

Trina was genuinely concerned, hoping Zelena wouldn’t suffer from such an issue at such a young age.

“I understand,” Zelena replied.

Trina nodded and said, “Very well.”

After staying in the hospital for a while, Trina returned to the hotel.

Her assistant stayed to take care of Zelena.

Zelena had read through the revised script and tossed it aside.

She wasn’t going to let this go.

To be part of the series, Zelena had to sacrifice a lot.

Eight months of filming meant she had to give up the second season of RV Travel Diaries.

She gave up a reality show for this series, losing three-quarters of her year’s exposure.

She wasn’t doing this to make others look good.

Moreover, she had even reduced her salary for the role.

Having sacrificed all that, this was not the return she expected.

She would never accept this outcome.

The plot had been shifted to the third female lead, and Zelena wasn’t going to let that actress get away with it.

And as for Violeta, who came up with this terrible idea, Zelena definitely wouldn’t let her off either.

Picking up her phone, Zelena made a call.

“Hello, it’s me.

“You got everything on tape, right? It’s time. Yeah.”

Her assistant was making tea. When she overheard Zelena’s phone call, she glanced over.

“Zelena, who are you calling?”

After a brief call, Zelena hung up and smiled. “It’s nothing.”

Since the series couldn’t be her stepping stone anymore, she would destroy it.

It wasn’t in her hands anyway.

She wasn’t going to fall for this.

Three days later.

The actress, who plays the third female lead, returned to Riverton’s Hori Studio with the crew.

Her real name was Callie Rice. She had been in the industry for six years.

She didn’t receive any formal acting training or education.

Like most, her first role was as an extra.

She persevered because of her passion for the field.

Callie had previously appeared in the web series The Quiet Ode.

She played a minor role in the manor.

When the righteous sect attacked Layla, Callie played a member of the righteous sect and had several scenes with Violeta.

Getting a chance to work with Violeta again excited Callie.

When she received the call to rush back to Riverton to film, it was an unexpected stroke of luck for her.

It was a huge opportunity!

She hoped the role would make her stand out in the industry, becoming her most notable role and a stepping stone to better scripts.

Callie cherished this opportunity.

She was very active on set. With six years of experience, her acting skills were more refined than Zelena’s. The only downside was that she wasn’t as beautiful as Zelena.

Everyone thought they could finish filming smoothly in the next two months.

But disaster struck unexpectedly.

After a scene, Violeta was watching the playback with Nolan.

Suddenly, Aster came running with her phone. She looked panicked and accidentally knocked over a small stool.

“Ms. White! Ms. White!”

Violeta turned to Aster, who looked frantic. She asked, “What’s wrong?”

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Aster held up her phone and said, “It’s a call from Eugene.”

Violeta noticed her expression. Aster looked like it was the end of the world. She also sensed something was wrong.

She took the phone and moved to a quieter corner to answer it.

“Hello, this is Violeta.”

On the other end, Eugene’s voice came through slowly.

Violeta’s brow furrowed gradually.

Nolan glanced over at Violeta, who was on the phone.

Meanwhile, the director also received a call from the producers, informing him that something was terribly wrong.

Several hashtags were trending on Facebook.

Sunset Cafe Chain: Health and Sanitation Issues, Violeta Sunset Cafe.

Sunset Cafe chain

Sunset Cafe had previously received funding from the White Group.

It had rapidly expanded, with Quinston serving as a base. It gradually established itself as a chain of cafes.

The cafe targeted a wide audience of coffee drinkers.

It brands itself as a high-end establishment, with Violeta herself serving as the campaign’s face in the early stages.

In the public’s eyes, Violeta and Sunset Cafe were inseparable.

The chain’s expansion had been well-received and loved, growing at a rapid pace.

However, the trouble began when a reporter conducted an undercover investigation into the cafe’s sanitation practices.

For a month, the reporter gathered substantial evidence of numerous health code violations.

These findings had been submitted to the relevant authorities, leading to an impending thorough inspection and potential penalties for the cafes.

As a result, Sunset Cafe was in hot water.

Violeta had conducted trendy searches related to the issue.

Violeta was now involved in this scandal as the cafe’s owner and spokesperson.

The severity of this situation varied.

If the cafe’s owner were a regular person, the problem would only involve fines and criticism.

Unfortunately, the owner of the cafe was Violeta.

As a public figure, having such a scandal will inevitably cause a huge uproar among the public.

The negative impact could jeopardise Violeta’s endorsements and acting projects, severely affecting her market value and public image.

The scandal spread rapidly, causing a significant stir.

Who leaked this information?

Who orchestrated this?

After the topic trended, someone immediately called the relevant authorities to verify if the matter was a rumor.

The response confirmed the complaints were genuine.

They have indeed received related reports and are currently verifying the submitted evidence.

If the evidence held up, Sunset Cafe’s high-end brand would face its first major setback, necessitating extensive rectification.

The situation was critical.

Upon hearing the news, Eugene called Violeta immediately.

She was on set and didn’t pick up her call.

As a result, he reached out to Aster, who promptly took action to locate Violeta.

“Eugene, will this affect the film?” Violeta asked.

“Definitely. If the allegations are true, it could lead to your opponents branding you as a disgrace artist,” Eugene replied.

The last incident with the play had already demonstrated how many people wanted to see Violeta fail.

If these allegations proved true, Eugene need not spell out how disastrous the outcome would be.

This was the first real public relations crisis they faced.

After hearing Eugene’s words, Violeta’s eyelashes fluttered slightly.

She said, “I understand.”

Elsewhere, Zelena was scrolling through Facebook, reading the comments while eating an apple.

A smile spread across her lips, and a peculiar gleam appeared in her eyes.

She looked like a victor, savoring a win.

Keep cursing!

Keep tearing her down!

If Violeta were to fall, the series would be in real jeopardy.

Violeta, as the lead actress, had to uphold the show’s ratings and reputation.

The series had only been filming for a couple of months. Would it crumble due to the lead actress’s scandal?

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The masses were easily swayed. Once a negative trend starts, they go wild with criticism against Violeta.

As consumers, they certainly have that right.

Even though Wade was the screenwriter of this drama, he couldn’t turn the tide.

Indeed.

Zelena had already decided to abandon this drama.

After all, she couldn’t derive any positive benefits from it. She might even receive the label of a hopeless romantic.

Therefore, she decided to drag Violeta down with her.

The trending searches were orchestrated by Zelena.

The series will suffer before it even airs if Violeta fails.

Zelena watched silently as Violeta became the target of public criticism.

Violeta hung up the phone and returned it to Aster.

Aster looked worried, and she called out, “Ms. White …”

Violeta gave her a reassuring look, then walked toward the director.

The director had just hung up the phone. His expression showed he had already learned about the situation.

Seeing Violeta approaching, the director frowned. He immediately asked, “Violeta, do you know about this?”

Violeta first apologised, “I’m so sorry, but I’ll do my best to handle the situation.”

The director was obviously frustrated, facing one problem after another.

Given Violeta’s sincere attitude, he suppressed his emotions and asked, “How do you plan to handle it?”

Violeta looked down and calmly said, “I promise it won’t affect the drama.”

Won’t it affect the drama?

That’s straightforward to say, but executing it is another story.

The director didn’t say much more to Violeta.

After all, she was just an actress. If things really went south, it would be up to the production team and her agency to negotiate.

This situation highlighted the advantage of having a powerful agency behind her.

If Violeta’s reputation really took a hit, it wouldn’t be something she could handle alone.

The director sighed, feeling the throbbing in his temples.

Everyone seemed to be causing him headaches.

Violeta’s issue was even harder to solve than Zelena’s, delaying the filming progress.

Maybe they performed the ceremony incorrectly before the shoot?

Soon, Wade and the producers arrived on set.

If the shoot hadn’t started, the best solution would be to write Violeta out of the script.

Since filming had already begun, things became much more complicated.

Internet users weren’t just criticizing Violeta; they had taken the complaint to the official account of ‘Spring in Moon City’ and demanded a change of the lead actress.

Amid the tense atmosphere, Nolan, who had been quietly sitting on the side, spoke up. “We should work together to minimise the impact of the incident on the drama. Violeta is the female lead, but she’s also part of our team.”

He appeared to be the only one standing beside Violeta.

Wade, knowing that Violeta was caught in the crossfire. He sighed and said, “Nolan is right. There’s no point in assigning blame now. Let’s focus on getting through this crisis together.”

No matter what, Violeta gave them a grateful look.

She said again, “Don’t worry, this won’t affect the drama.”

Given the public outcry, many believed Violeta’s assurance was mere rhetoric.

Violeta stood up from her seat.

She said, “Let’s continue filming.”

Her words left everyone stunned.

Was she serious about continuing to shoot at this time?

But on the other hand, even if they didn’t shoot, there wasn’t much they could do.

The authorities were already investigating. Violeta was officially announced as the lead actress, which couldn’t be changed.

There was a lot of criticism online, but Violeta also had a large fan base.

The public opinion was divided.

Some said, “As the owner of Sunset Cafe, Violeta should take responsibility for her company’s actions!”

Others argued, “Although Violeta is the owner, this incident was the personal action of an individual employee. How is it her fault? It’s just an attempt to tarnish her reputation!”

In essence, no matter what the production team decided, they would face criticism.

They would still face criticism if they kept Violeta as the main character.

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If Violeta wasn’t cast as the female lead, her fans would be furious.

For the production team, Violeta was already the officially announced female lead. With filming already underway for nearly two months, Violeta had shot numerous scenes. They would waste all the resources and efforts invested if they decided to drop Violeta now. The loss would be substantial.

Given that they would face backlash either way, the production team will naturally choose the option with the lesser loss.

Therefore, Violeta struck the right note when she asked them to continue filming.

All they could do was continue filming.

The producer considered it for a moment, then said, “We have no choice but to continue filming. Team, please proceed. Violeta, if this incident impacts production, we will have to negotiate the damages with your company.”

Business is business, and personal matters should be kept private.

Violeta had good relationships with everyone, but you should never mix business and personal relationships.

Violeta agreed. “Alright, but this incident won’t cause us any losses.”

The producer froze at her reply; he was speechless.

The situation had already blown up, yet Violeta kept insisting it wouldn’t affect production or cause any losses.

Where did she get this confidence?

Was she brainwashing herself?

Or did she believe that such words would comfort everyone?

How naive!

Unable to hold back, the producer finally asked, “Where does your confidence come from?”

Violeta took out her phone. Glancing at the time, Violeta smiled and said, “They should have released the apology statement by now. Check Facebook.”

The scene fell silent.

W-what?

Everyone was stunned.

Aster was the first to react, immediately pulling out her phone to check.

A new trending topic had already topped the chart.

Sunset Cafe’s official apology statement

Clicking in, she saw the statement from Sunset Cafe’s official account.

The apology was sincere and included the following details:

The management acknowledged their oversight and admitted that the staff violated policies. They expressed their willingness to accept all penalties.

They promised to strengthen management at their branches and requested internet users to report and supervise.

To prevent future mistakes, every branch would install large screens that allowed customers to see every step of the coffee- making process, ensuring no blind spots in the store.

As a gesture of apology and commitment to improvement, all coffee products will be 20% off the following year, with additional discounts for members.

After the incident, internet users harshly criticised Sunset Cafe.

The authorities hadn’t confirmed anything yet, leaving room for denial. The management could have refused to acknowledge the incident and suppressed the trending topic.

This was a typical strategy for businesses, right?

Without official confirmation, they wouldn’t admit anything!

Everyone thought the same.

Unexpectedly, instead of denying it, Sunset Cafe admitted the mismanagement before the authorities could confirm anything.

This move surprised internet users.

It also regained some goodwill.

Since its establishment, Sunset Cafe has had a reputation for quality and was popular among coffee enthusiasts. Each season’s new products would see many influencers visiting.

Known for being a trendy cafe with a high-end reputation, Sunset Cafe’s quality matched its name.

Thus, this mishap angered many consumers.

Most expected them to deny the accusations, but they admitted their mistakes and offered compensation.

It was important to note that Sunset Cafe had never offered discounts before.

They maintained a no-discount policy year-round.

This compensation was a significant sacrifice for them.

The first few points addressed consumers.

Most observers weren’t fully convinced.

Because the current target of their anger was Violeta!

What if the management apologised?

Does an apology erase the mistake?

The official acknowledgment only fueled the attacks on Violeta.

The apology statement ended with:

We urge internet users not to spread false information. Violeta, who is not the owner of Sunset Cafe?

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Sunset Cafe initially used Violeta’s image for its promotion, but

Violeta had no business connection with the cafe.

These points left everyone stunned.

What??

Violeta wasn’t the owner of Sunset Cafe.

What was going on?

After reading the statement, Aster looked up in shock.

“Ms. White, you knew this all along?”

Everyone had read the statement from Sunset Cafe. They were equally astonished.

Indeed, they were swayed by public opinion from the start, never verifying the facts. They had all assumed Violeta was the owner of Sunset Cafe.

It turned out that Violeta wasn’t the owner.

The producer said, “So, Violeta isn’t the owner, which means the online rumors were baseless accusations? Violeta, is it true that you aren’t the owner of Sunset Cafe?”

Violeta sat calmly on the side. She had maintained her composure throughout.

“That’s right; I am not.

“To be precise, when did I ever claim I’m the owner of Sunset Cafe?”

Everyone was dumbfounded by the claim.

The promotional standees featuring Violeta’s image suggested her association with Sunset Cafe.

However, the promotional standees alone did not indicate that Violeta was the owner of Sunset Cafe.

Most people would assume Violeta was just the face of the cafe when they saw the standees, not the owner.

Apart from Fiona and her husband, only Kaylee, Zoren, Jacques, and Zelena knew that Violeta was the owner; the former were her allies, while the latter were her enemies.

Violeta concluded that Zelena was behind this incident.

This woman must have been the one who conspired against her.

She had long anticipated that Zelena would use the cafe against her in the future.

When Anton decided to invest in Sunset Cafe and helped her open new branches, Violeta had made a decision.

She chose to withdraw from Sunset Cafe and return full ownership to Fiona and her husband.

Violeta never intended to run a business.

Her initial purchase of the cafe was intended to repay a debt of gratitude.

Fiona and her husband had taken her in during a difficult time in her previous life.

Therefore, Violeta bought the cafe to help them turn it from a failing business into a profitable one.

The couple was deeply grateful to Violeta for this.

After driving Zelena’s shop out of business, Violeta sensed that Zelena wouldn’t let things rest.

Zelena was vengeful, and she would surely find a way to retaliate.

Therefore, when White Group decided to invest and expand, transforming Sunset Cafe from a standalone shop into a company requiring a legal representative, Violeta announced her withdrawal.

Everyone was shocked.

Not only did Violeta decide to withdraw, but she also wanted to return full control to Fiona and her husband.

The couple were the first to object.

“Vio, how can you do this? If it weren’t for you, this cafe would have gone under long ago. We would have returned to our hometown. You’re the real owner of the cafe! Now that it’s poised to grow, do you want to leave? That’s impossible.”

The couple was grateful, and they only recognised Violeta as the owner.

They never realised that Violeta was helping them to repay a debt.

Violeta explained, “This cafe was originally yours. I merely helped you through a rough patch. Besides, my withdrawal is a form of self-preservation.”

Fiona asked, “What do you mean?”

Violeta explained, “I drove Zelena’s shop away, and she will surely seek revenge.

“You know I’ll be entering the entertainment industry. If anything happens to the cafe, it will tarnish my reputation, which means more than just losing money.”

Violeta made it clear that her withdrawal wasn’t out of generosity but out of self-interest.

“I can’t let the cafe become a leverage point for her. So, I must return the cafe’s control to you.”

Her words made Fiona and her husband ponder.

Violeta had already helped them so much. With the café potentially becoming a liability for her, how could they possibly insist on Violeta staying?

Chapter 460

Fiona’s husband pondered for a moment before speaking, “You’ve spent so much effort in the business and even had your family support us. We can’t possibly repay this kindness.”

Violeta smiled gently and said, “I never expected you to repay me. You helped me when no one else did during my hardest times.”

They were puzzled. “Violeta, when did we help you? We don’t remember.”

Violeta replied, “You may not remember, but I do.”

“Quit persuading me. I’m returning the café’s ownership to you.”

Violeta knew the couple would feel guilty about taking back the café. Both of them were decent people, and they would feel indebted to her.

So she added, “You know the White Group belongs to my family. After the group invests, they will take 40% of the annual profits. You should stop hesitating. Although I’m stepping back, I’ll still receive dividends from my profits. After all, what’s my family’s is mine too.”

This way, the Sunset Café would essentially continue working for Violeta in a different manner.

The couple could accept this arrangement without guilt. They finally agreed to Violeta’s plan.

This meant that when Sunset Café began to expand, Violeta had already withdrawn herself from the business.

She no longer had any connection to the café. Naturally, she wasn’t the owner.

However, Zelena was unaware of this.

She thought that undermining the café with Violeta was a perfect plan.

It never occurred to her that she had been wrong from the start.

Violeta had severed ties with the café years ago.

Only early promotions used the life-sized cutouts of Violeta to quickly leverage her popularity and open the market. They had long been removed.

Violeta and the café had no connection at all.

The trending hashtag was completely unfounded.

Violeta was wronged.

When everyone learned that Violeta had no connection with the café, their reactions were priceless.

Nolan remarked, “No wonder you’ve been calm since the incident. You have nothing to do with the café.”

Violeta responded, “Thank you for defending me earlier.”

Nolan smiled faintly and said, “I was happy to do it.”

At that moment, his gaze turned somewhat intense.

Violeta felt a bit uneasy and looked away.

The producer also snapped out of his trance. He said, “So, we just need to clarify this immediately, and the crisis is over! No, it wasn’t our crisis at all. Viola had nothing to do with the café.”

The director exclaimed, “This is fantastic! The people stirring up trouble online are truly malicious!”

Violeta looked down.

Indeed.

If I didn’t know Zelena so well, I wouldn’t have gotten through this crisis unscathed.

Zelena, is this your retaliation?

But it’s far from enough.

Violeta said, “I already asked my manager to issue a statement. It should be out by now.”

After finishing her call with Eugene, Violeta immediately told

him she had no connection with the café and asked him to get a lawyer to draft a statement.

Eugene acted swiftly.

He was already on it.

Violeta’s studio also released a statement.

They hoped the baseless trending topics would stop being associated with Violeta. She had no connection with Sunset Café.

The studio had already collected evidence against some of the marketing accounts spreading rumors. If they continued, they would meet in court.

Zelena had hoped that this incident would make Violeta fall hard.

But she didn’t expect this outcome.

Violeta had absolutely no ties to Sunset Café.

Most internet users didn’t doubt Violeta’s role as the hidden boss due to the initial trending topic. The trend grew too fast, and everyone was just following the hype.

Once the studio released its statement, some people checked the business registry.

The Sunset Café’s legal representative was a woman named Fiona, not Violeta!

Violeta was truly an innocent bystander this time.

Zelena couldn’t believe it and repeatedly checked the business registry for the corporate representative and major shareholders.

She nearly went insane and gritted her teeth in disbelief. “How could this be? How is it possible for that bitch to not have any shares in the business? She’s not the owner? How is this possible?”

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