Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 461, to 470]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 461

“No! She wouldn’t dare … “

Violeta leaned against the white mansion wall.

Even if she never set foot in the entertainment industry, she would still live a life of luxury.

She told Anton a long time ago that she wasn’t cut out for business. Violeta had no interest in running a company; she only wanted to be a successful actress.

Her parents had no objections.

They only wished for Violeta to be healthy, happy, and able to pursue what she loved.

The White Group was deeply rooted in Quinston. It was a vast and thriving enterprise with a well-developed system capable of independent operation.

They wouldn’t force Violeta to inherit the company; besides, there was Niall.

Violeta wasn’t involved in the family business. In the future, she could live off the dividends from her parents’ shares and enjoy a life of pleasures.

Therefore, she didn’t own any companies.

A simple café? She wouldn’t be attached to that.

After the studio clarified things, the situation swiftly reversed itself.

Violeta’s fans, who had been on the defensive, began to fight back and clear her name.

Within two days, the online uproar had subsided.

Fiona and her husband had their own vision for the café.

Violeta’s strict standards for coffee bean quality contributed to Sunset Café’s success.

Once they started franchising, more diverse staff joined in, and there were bound to be issues.

This lapse, although not harming Violeta, served as a wake-up call for the couple.

If Sunset Café wanted to grow stronger, it needed to enforce strict employee regulations and systematic training, even for franchise employees.

This was the sole method to guarantee sustained success rather than a fleeting fad.

This incident taught Fiona a valuable lesson. She surely knew what to do next.

Zelena’s schemes failed.

She had to let it go and focus on recovering from her back injury.

However, she didn’t completely settle down. Occasionally, she’d post nice pictures of herself and have her team approach fashion brands.

On set, the filming continued smoothly, and two months passed quickly.

Without any disruptions, they not only caught up on the schedule but also finished a few scenes ahead.

Violeta filmed continuously for two months. Meanwhile, she received an invitation from the Glorialand Television Awards to attend the 49th Award Ceremony for her role in ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’.

She took a break and flew to Glorialand with her team for the ceremony.

With her back injury mostly healed, Zelena returned to the set.

Upon her return, she keenly sensed a certain unfamiliarity from everyone.

Zelena knew that during her absence, someone had taken her place. Therefore, she immediately targeted Callie, giving her a difficult time.

She treated the whole crew to coffee, but forgot to buy one for Callie.

The situation made Callie feel awkward.

Callie could clearly sense Zelena’s exclusion.

Violeta, a Chesian actress walking the red carpet in Glorialand, stood out among the sharp-featured local stars. She dressed in a white couture gown and stood at the centre of the ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’ cast.

No matter the country, very few people could afford haute couture.

Violeta, a Chesian with enormous popularity in Glorialand, dominated the awards, highlighting the immense success of her work abroad.

Her victory and media coverage quickly spread back home, securing her position as a top actress.

Violeta’s triumph brought glory to her country, and her name was trending in the news.

It was worth mentioning that ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’ not only won the award but also broke Glorialand’s TV viewership records, setting a new historical high.

Glorian media ran the statistic and reported that one in three people in Glorialand had watched the drama due to the show’s immense popularity and the actors’ superb performances, as well as the excellent work of the director and screenwriter.

The award acceptance video stayed on Facebook’s homepage for five days straight.

In the set’s break room, Zelena watched the video with disdain.

Despite her disdain, jealousy burned within her.

Zelena hadn’t expected that the drama would succeed. Her previous attempts to incite Lydia had clearly failed; either Lydia wasn’t that clever, or someone even more astute was backing Violeta.

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

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

A deep sense of despair settled in her heart.

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

Violeta returned from Glorialand.

High-end endorsements were pouring in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The next month, Zelena had finished filming.

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

Zelena raised her glass to toast the crew members.

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

Zelena replied, “Much better. I’ll be careful. Thank you, Doug.”

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

Zelena answered, “Wasn’t it because that horse had a strange temperament? To be honest, if I had another chance, I wouldn’t have picked that horse.”

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

Zelena smiled faintly, seeming somewhat puzzled.

Doug shook his head, put down his glass, and stood up. He said, “I’m tipsy, and I think I need to rest. The stable hands always said that beautiful horses with gentle temperaments are rare. Even I heard that the white horse had a bad temper before Violeta. Why did you choose it?”

Zelena’s expression froze.

Something seemed to explode in her mind.

Yes.

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

Who told her that this horse was gentle?

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

Zelena felt she needed to calm down.

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

Rumours?

Who spread them?

It was Violeta.

The white horse’s gentleness came from Violeta.

Suddenly, Zelena’s pupils contracted.

Did Violeta foresee I would fight for the horse!?

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

Could it be?

Violeta had anticipated I would fight for the horse?

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

But how could Violeta predict my moves?

Wait.

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

But I had overlooked a crucial question: If I understood Violeta so well, how well did Violeta understand me?

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Did Violeta truly understand me?

Did all my actions anticipate Violeta?

My back injury couldn’t have been a coincidence.

The more Zelena thought about it, the more confused she became. She felt like she must have been drunk.

She glanced at Violeta, who was quietly chatting with Wade not far away.

Was this person still the same respectful and loving girl she remembered?

After Zelena finished filming, ‘The Chosen One’ finally aired.

She and the entire cast participated in offline promotions.

Meanwhile, Hattie had also finished filming ‘Firelight’. The two met again after almost six months, and both had undergone some changes.

Hattie smirked. “I heard you fell off a horse and hurt your back when filming a series.”

Zelena shot her a cold glance and retorted, “I heard you had quite the ‘fun’ while filming your series, too.”

During the filming of ‘Firelight’, the media captured some intimate photos of Hattie and the lead actor, Alaric, in a car.

Their teams quickly released statements to clarify the situation.

However, rumours still spread online that Hattie and Alaric were in a relationship. People said the photos were more than just coincidences, implying their interactions on set were far from innocent.

Such rumours, whether true or not, can occasionally benefit a show.

‘Firelight’ was a romantic drama, and Hattie and Alaric were the lead couple.

If there was no real chemistry between them, how could their fans ship them?

Hence, it wasn’t unreasonable to think the scandalous photos and relationship rumours might have been intentionally stirred up.

It’s hard to tell what’s truly going on.

Given what Zelena knew about Hattie, she suspected these rumours weren’t completely false.

When Hattie filmed ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ with Jacques, there were no such rumours despite their on-screen romance.

After the show’s buzz died down, there was no further interaction between their teams.

Hattie’s expression briefly flickered at Zelena’s words, but she quickly masked it.

Zelena closed her eyes and let the makeup artist work, missing Hattie’s brief unease.

They argued fiercely backstage, neither willing to back down.

Yet, when it came to the promotional event, they played the role of ‘good friends’ for everyone to see.

The promotion event concluded.

While all the other actors were leaving, Zelena sat in her car and rummaged through her bag, realising she had left something behind. She sent her assistant back to retrieve it and then waited in the car.

A secluded corner of the parking lot housed the van.

Zelena and the driver sat quietly in the car, and she leaned back in her seat, playing on her phone.

Suddenly, two people appeared in Zelena’s peripheral vision.

She shifted her gaze from her phone to the window and glanced outside.

That one glance made Zelena freeze.

Alaric?

Why is he still here?

After the event ended, Alaric’s team left first.

Zelena saw Alaric get into a car, but soon another figure approached from the other side.

Although she was wearing a cap and mask, Zelena immediately recognised her as Hattie.

Hattie walked over discreetly and got into Alaric’s car.

Zelena grinned as she witnessed the scene.

So, were the previous scandalous photos staged?

She quickly snapped a photo of them together.

Zelena could clearly see Alaric sitting inside the car when Hattie opened the door, despite the tinted windows.

The car quickly drove away, as if nothing had happened.

Zelena looked at the photo on her phone and smiled with satisfaction.

She seemed to have fate on her side.

The relationship between Hattie and Alaric wasn’t just ‘ambiguous’. They were genuinely involved.

Hattie, always arrogant and dismissive of everyone, had previously treated Zelena like a disposable pawn.

Now, Zelena had leverage over her.

There was no doubt she held a card that could balance the scales against Hattie.

How do I play this card? Zelena has to think carefully.

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Violeta continued filming with the crew for another month and a half.

Finally, the whole crew wrapped up the production.

That evening, they held a wrap party even bigger than the one for Zelena’s project.

During those eight months, they had all become friends- drinking, celebrating, and singing together.

The series had taken such a long time to film. Violeta had been working intensively every day, her mind filled with nothing but the scenes and characters. She was always surrounded by the cast and crew.

Her life revolved around the set and the hotel, moving between these two points on a daily basis.

Eight months was a long time, and Violeta needed a good rest.

She needed time to distance herself from her role.

After wrapping up the shoot, Violeta took a month off. When she reappeared in public, it was on the red carpet at the Silver Reel Awards.

Since the drama surrounding Lydia’s love scandal, the hot topic online has shifted to Hattie and Alaric’s rumoured relationship.

On this red carpet evening, Zelena had finally secured a haute couture dress. Though it wasn’t a global debut, it was still high fashion.

As the lead actress of ‘The Chosen One’ and someone who had been in the industry for a long time, her popularity matched the dress’s prestige.

Now, on the red carpet, Violeta’s placement didn’t require Eugene’s persuasion anymore.

Last year, she won the best actress award, and this year she returned from Glorialand with another prestigious award.

She was no longer the rookie from her debut year; her spot was always the finale.

In the TV drama circle, no one could overshadow Violeta’s presence.

Despite her prime spot, Violeta remained low-key and courteous as she greeted and took photos with several senior artists upon entering the venue.

Lydia was the closest rival to Violeta at the time, but Violeta had already surpassed her.

As the year neared its end, Lydia had only one project, with no other significant works.

She hadn’t won any awards last year, and this year she didn’t have any hits either.

Lydia felt as if a shadow had settled over her, perhaps a reflection of her recent poor state.

Since the relationship scandal, Lydia has taken a break and turned down numerous scripts.

She only took part in two variety shows; her aggressive nature has now calmed.

In terms of age, popularity, and work, Violeta had overtaken her.

Lydia had once soared past many predecessors, basking in glory and triumph.

Now, was she about to surpass herself?

It was sad to think about it.

Perhaps skyrocketing fame was destined.

The fame that once belonged to her has now shifted to someone else.

After all, Violeta, who was currently in the spotlight, wouldn’t always stay at the peak of her popularity.

In this world of fame and fortune, there were always confident newcomers and inevitably fading veterans.

Having a moment of fame was already a blessing.

Becoming a top star was something that couldn’t be forced.

Many aimed for Violeta’s current status.

Astonishingly, she reached this point in just three short years.

Among her peers, no one was mediocre.

Zelena was the queen of variety shows. Without her in the second season of RV Travel Diaries, ratings had reportedly plummeted.

Tracy was the first among them to successfully transition. Her role in ‘The Rose’ had proved successful.

She might indeed make a name for herself in prestige dramas in the future.

Hattie thrived in the fashion world. She would have dominated the luxurious sector if not for Violeta’s overshadowing presence.

Each of the four peers was formidable.

Each one could outshine a crowd on their own.

In a few more years, they would all become pillars of the industry.

The awards ceremony began soon after.

The Silver Reel Award stood for prestige and authority.

It featured not just Chesian films and TV series, but also some international works. The live broadcast attracted a huge online audience.

Quinston served as the grand venue for this year’s ceremony.

Violeta sat in the audience, wearing a black bodycon dress with a fur shawl over her shoulders. She exuded an aura of opulence. The camera frequently turned to her, and Violeta smiled naturally at it.

Fans in the live broadcast chat went wild, spamming with messages.

As the lights dimmed, the ceremony officially began.

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The crowd gradually fell silent as the host gracefully took the stage, microphone in hand, and commenced the opening ceremony, followed by the awards presentation.

The ceremony was set to present 29 awards in total.

The most prestigious was undoubtedly the Lifetime Achievement Award for Television Drama.

Receiving this award generally indicates an artist of significant stature and respect within the industry.

The audience was filled with actors, some not as well-known or commercially valuable as Violeta, but all highly skilled.

In comparison, Violeta still had a lot to learn in her eyes.

When she first started her theater lesson, Irene found a teacher, highlighting Violeta’s long journey ahead.

Violeta enthusiastically clapped at each award presentation.

The actors went up and down the stage, collecting their trophies.

Until …

“And the award for Best Actress in a Television Drama goes to…

Violeta White!

“Congratulations.”

The camera panned to Violeta, who smiled and removed her coat, preparing to go on stage.

Her win wasn’t a surprise, given the sweeping success of her second drama across many countries in the Artea-Pacifica region.

The drama’s overwhelming popularity made the award an expected outcome.

Violeta stepped up to receive her award. She delivered a well-prepared acceptance speech and descended amid applause, holding her trophy.

Several more awards followed.

“And the award for Best Actress in a Contemporary Drama goes to… Lydia Coleman!

“Congratulations.”

Lydia ascended the stage to accept her trophy.

“The Top Ten Most Popular TV Stars,” the host continued.

“Are Nolan Spencer, Violeta White, Jacques Lightstone, Lydia Coleman, Tracy Connor, Hattie Ridge, Zelena Blake, and Ophelia Morrow?”

All familiar faces.

Violeta stood on stage again, joined by nine others for a group photo.

Time spares no one.

Despite Lydia and Ophelia’s good looks, they were noticeably older than the younger stars. Time had left its mark on their faces.

However, the group of good-looking actors and actresses was still dazzling.

The group photo, as expected, soon appeared on social media and sparked a flurry of comments.

Among the stars, Nolan and Violeta in the centre shone the brightest. Others were popular, but the two were undoubtedly the hottest at the moment.

However, there was a mishap with Hattie’s outfit in the group photo.

Before she went on stage, her couture dress somehow ripped, prompting a hasty sew backstage. To cover the flaw, she had to wear a jacket for the photo.

Her team would be held responsible for the dress malfunction and might have to pay for it.

After stepping down, Hattie quickly changed into another dress.

“How did the dress get torn?” She asked.

Something sharp appears to have snagged it.

The team couldn’t figure out the problem, and Hattie was frustrated.

This incident was, naturally, Zelena’s revenge.

During a previous red carpet event, Zelena’s outfit clashed with Ophelia’s.

Zelena thought Hattie had orchestrated the incident.

Tonight’s act was Zelena’s payback.

Hattie lost her edge in a high-profile group photo because of the jacket. This could have an impact on her future fashion resources.

The impact could be serious or mild.

There would definitely be an impact.

Elsewhere, Violeta got in the car and left.

Aster picked up her phone and said, “As expected, Hattie’s jacket in the group photo is trending.”

The matter wasn’t significant.

However, it was impossible to conceal a torn dress.

Aster wondered aloud, “How did the dress tear? It’s really strange.”

Violeta leaned back in her seat. She said, “A dress doesn’t tear on its own, but it can be torn deliberately.”

Aster asked, “Ms. White, do you mean someone did it on purpose?? Could Hattie’s team have torn the dress themselves to create a trending topic? That would be bold.”

Violeta glanced at Aster, smiling. “Aster, you’ve got quite an imagination, but there’s a slight possibility in what you said.

“But it’s highly unlikely; the possibility for that to happen was almost zero.”

Aster scratched her head and asked, “Hehe, why is it zero?”

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Violeta looked at Aster with a slight smile. She said, “Hattie won an award tonight, so she’s already in the spotlight. Why would she do something that might offend the brand and get her trending on social media?”

If Hattie hadn’t won the award tonight, she might have done something drastic like tearing her dress to get attention. Such incidents often grab headlines.

Since she did win, there was no need for such antics.

The couture dress was one of a kind. If it got damaged, it would be a big deal.

The brand might perceive this as careless handling. If their relationship wasn’t strong enough, borrowing dresses in the future would become difficult.

Aster nodded in agreement. She said, “Ms. White, you’re right. I was overthinking. But if her dress tore for no reason, could it be just bad luck? Wait a minute, I know!”

Her eyes lit up with realisation, and she said, “It was Zelena who did it! Ms. White, do you think I’m right?”

Violeta smiles and praises, “Smart.”

Aster continued, “Last time on the red carpet, Zelena’s look clashed with Ophelia’s. Although the dresses were from different brands, the colours and styles were almost identical!

Someone must have leaked Zelena’s or Ophelia’s look, causing that blunder.”

During the previous red carpet, neither Ophelia nor Zelena wore couture dresses, leading to the clash.

This time, both wore couture dresses to avoid such issues.

But Hattie’s dress was ruined.

It must be Zelena’s revenge.

If Aster could think of this, Hattie must have thought of it too.

“Hattie, the tear in your dress doesn’t look accidental. It seems deliberate. Also, where would there be sharp objects in the venue?”

Hattie’s eyes darkened as she thought deeply.

In the dim lighting of the venue, she did hear a faint tearing sound while descending from the stage.

She hadn’t paid much attention at the time and left immediately.

Upon reflection, she realised that could have been the moment her dress ripped.

But who could it have been?

The passage was crowded with staff.

Unless …

Her eyes narrowed. If she remembered correctly, Zelena’s team was also in the passage at that time.

Could Zelena have orchestrated this?

Hattie clenched her fists and said, “She took my lead role in ‘The Chosen One’ and now she’s pulling this stunt? Does she really think I’ll just take it lying down?”

Her assistant asked, “You mean Zelena arranged for someone to do this?”

Hattie replied, “Who else could it be?”

The assistant was puzzled. “Why would she do that? We haven’t done anything to provoke her.”

Hattie scoffed, now fully convinced it was Zelena’s doing.

“Making me upset is her biggest goal.”

Fine.

If Zelena wanted to play dirty, Hattie wouldn’t hold back either.

Violeta leaned back in her chair, her thumb lightly stroking the golden trophy in her hand.

The trophy’s reflection mirrored her serene eyes.

The incident with Zelena and Ophelia’s clashing dresses wasn’t Hattie’s doing.

Although Hattie disliked Zelena, she had already taken the lead role in ‘The Moon Belongs to You’ from her. With Benson returning, Hattie needed to keep a low profile.

Any more trouble would only make the family head of the Ridges more hostile towards her, risking further punishment that Hattie couldn’t afford.

So, while she was upset about Zelena taking her role in ‘The Chosen One’, she hadn’t done anything in retaliation.

It wasn’t because she didn’t want to, but because she had bigger issues to consider.

But how did Ophelia and Zelena end up with such similar looks?

Who could have leaked both styles?

The answer was clear. It was Eugene, who had extensive industry connections.

The trophy reflected Violeta’s smile.

Zelena and Hattie together would only spell trouble.

Stirring up conflict between them worked in Violeta’s favour.

The fight for the lead role in ‘The Chosen One’ had already strained their relationship.

It was only a matter of who would strike first.

Violeta had no intention of missing this golden opportunity.

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She and Eugene had a brief discussion and quickly came up with this plan.

Violeta knew Zelena very well.

Eugene was also familiar with the underhanded tactics employed by people in the entertainment industry.

If Zelena thought about it more, she could figure out who wanted her and Ophelia to clash with their outfits.

However, she underestimated Violeta, so she assumed the outfit clash was Hattie’s plan.

Starting with the wrong assumption led to mistake after mistake.

From the beginning, Zelena never suspected Violeta, so Violeta remained perfectly hidden in this matter.

After this incident, Zelena and Hattie could never get along.

Things turned out exactly as Violeta expected.

At the end of the year, during a Blue Channel variety show, Zelena and Hattie had a brawl on stage.

The views from the clip were astonishing.

The headline was a bit exaggerated.

In reality, Hattie appeared as a guest star on Zelena’s regular variety show.

During a game, the two were on opposing teams.

The goal was to stop the opponent from winning the game.

They tore into each other, using props to hit one another furiously.

The props were made of sponge and wouldn’t hurt anyone.

But with feathers flying everywhere, the sight of the two fighting on stage provided plenty of entertainment value.

That episode unsurprisingly broke the season’s viewership record.

They didn’t need to go that far for the show’s sake.

Given their genuine personal grievances, they turned the situation into a spectacle.

At the end of the year, Violeta landed two endorsements.

One was for DuchessM’s cookies.

The other was a global spokesperson for Calvin Klein’s clothing line.

At the company’s annual meeting.

All the artists from Apex Entertainment had to perform together, like a huge New Year’s Eve party.

The company’s only two top agents, Eugene and Aiden, were hosting on stage.

Talk about making the best use of resources.

The music mogul, Gerard, also performed a song, and several actors put on a skit.

Violeta attended the annual event. She joined the staff in the lucky draw and won a dryer.

Though she didn’t need a dryer, the atmosphere was fun.

After the show ended.

Everyone began to move around freely.

Many employees had prepared posters and notebooks to get autographs and photos with their favourite artists.

Violeta was the most popular, with people constantly seeking her out.

Finally finding a moment of peace, she escaped to the break room for some quiet.

Violeta received an invitation from a local TV station for a New Year’s Eve show. After a month of rehearsals, she celebrated the New Year live on TV with everyone.

This year’s New Year was just like the previous years, with several families gathered at the Frost Mansion to play poker.

Last year, Violeta was absent due to filming in Glorialand.

The day before she went to the Frosts, Violeta received a text from Hayden saying he’d be back tomorrow.

Early in the morning, the Cohens arrived at the house.

Violeta had just returned from walking Tuna and happened to see the Cohens’ car at the door.

“Elle.”

Elaine was taking things out of the trunk and turned when she heard Violeta’s voice, “Hey, Vio, you’re out early.”

Violeta said with a smile, “It’s a rare chance to take Tuna out for a walk. Elle, are you celebrating at our place this year?”

Elaine bit her lip, looking a bit shy. She answered, “Yeah.”

Violeta’s eyes lit up, suspecting something.

Sure enough.

At lunch, Violeta watched as Niall put some food on Elaine’s plate, then announced their relationship to everyone.

Violeta was momentarily stunned, then said with a smile, “Congratulations!”

Niall and Elaine had grown up together. They were childhood sweethearts and a perfect match in every way.

Their families were old friends, and the union of their children. It was a dream come true.

Anton and Irene couldn’t be happier.

Niall took the opportunity to announce this, adding to the joy.

Violeta had always admired Elaine. She raised her glass to show her support.

“From now on, I can’t call you Elaine; I have to call you sister-in- law. Happy New Year, Sis. Don’t forget to give me the gift.”

Irene smiled brightly and said, “Patricia, we have finally become in-laws! Hahaha.”

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Patricia felt a surge of joy in her heart. She said, “I think the same way, Irene.”

Elaine was delighted when Violeta addressed her as a sister-in- law.

She had prepared a gift in advance. At this time, she took it out of her bag and handed it to Violeta. “Here, Vio.”

Violeta said with a smile, “Thank you, sister-in-law!”

Irene was relieved that her eldest son had finally found someone.

She even indulged in a bit more wine at the dinner table.

Since everything was out in the open, given the close relationship between the two families, they openly discussed the wedding plans.

The Cohens weren’t a wealthy family, but they had some background.

The Whites, on the other hand, wanted to ensure everything was done with proper etiquette when their son was getting married.

The Cohens didn’t demand much, but the Whites made sure to be respectful in their preparations.

While they were discussing, Violeta’s mind wandered.

She remembered that this grand wedding had made the news because of the extravagant wedding gift, which was a staggering 45 million dollars.

This time, as the daughter of the Whites, she not only heard about it firsthand but also got to participate in her brother’s wedding planning.

The feeling was truly surreal.

The next day, several families went to the Frosts’ house to celebrate the new year and play poker.

When Violeta arrived with her family, the others were already there.

She greeted the elders one by one.

“Vio.”

Zoren called out to her from the side.

Violeta walked over to him and asked, “What’s up?”

He led her into a room filled with fireworks and sparklers.

Zoren explained, “We’re going to drive out tonight to set off some fireworks.”

Violeta grinned and said, “Sounds great.”

She thought it would be just the two of them until Zoren scratched his chin and said, “Hade texted me yesterday. He said he should be here this afternoon.”

Usually, Hayden and his uncle spend the holidays in Newham, but this year, they returned home.

Violeta was startled by the news. She asked, “He’s coming back by this afternoon?”

Zoren nodded and said, “Yeah, he’s probably coming back with his uncle’s family.”

Hayden’s uncle’s family had settled in Newham years ago.

Last year, Hayden spent the New Year in Newham.

Violeta felt her phone buzz in her pocket. She pulled it out to find a message from Hayden.

Zoren kept muttering beside her, “Did Jas forget about us?”

Violeta opened the message from Hayden.

Hayden asked, ‘Are you at my place?’

Violeta answered, ‘Yes, my brother said you’re coming this afternoon.’

Hayden wrote, ‘Yep, already on the train. Should be there by the afternoon.’

A moment later, he sent a photo of himself on the train.

Violeta opened the picture. Before she could reply, Zoren

peeked over her shoulder. “Oh, Hayden’s on his way.”

Violeta pouted and asked, “Can you give me some personal space?”

Zoren chuckled and agreed, “Fine, fine, I’ll leave you to your sweet talk.”

Violeta was stunned.

Sweet talk?

Did Zoren know that Hayden had confessed to me?

As he left the room, Violeta typed on her phone. ‘Did my brother know about your confession?’

Hayden replied, ‘I didn’t discuss it with anyone. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing.’

Violeta pressed, ‘So he guessed?’

Hayden couldn’t answer that.

They had known each other for years.

Zoren and the others were well aware of Hayden’s feelings for Violeta, so it wasn’t really a secret.

Violeta didn’t think there was anything wrong with having a loving life. Even though they weren’t officially dating, there was nothing to be ashamed of.

She was just a bit surprised.

On second thought, it didn’t matter if Zoren knew.

She sent a message to Hayden. ‘Happy New Year! I wish you a good year ahead and make a lot of money.’

A moment later, Hayden sent her a cash present through Venmo.

Typically, a cash present contains 30 dollars.

Before Violeta could open the first one, several more came through in quick succession.

Eight contained 30 dollars, for a total of 240.

Violeta accepted them all without hesitation.

‘Just sending money, but you have nothing nice to say?’

Chapter 469

After a while, a message popped up. ‘You are the prettiest girl in the world.’

It was so simple, yet it made Violeta smile. It sounded pleasant to her ears.

After lunch, they started playing poker.

Violeta went to the snowy backyard, drew a heart in the snow, and took a picture. She posted it on Facebook, wishing everyone a wonderful holiday.

Fans soon flooded her post with well-wishes.

Violeta chuckled to herself as she scrolled through the comments, finding her fans incredibly adorable.

“What’s making you smile like that? Aren’t you cold-squatting here?”

Violeta was engrossed in reading the comments from her fans. A clear male voice came from behind, followed by a warm coat draping over her shoulders.

The phone screen went dark.

Violeta froze and saw Hayden’s reflection on her screen.

She stood up quickly and said, “You’re back already? So early.”

Hayden smiled softly, his eyes twinkling with a gentle light. He said, “It’s not early; I left very early this morning.

“Come on, let’s go inside,” he said.

They walked side by side towards the house.

“Did you watch the New Year’s Eve show?” she asked.

“I did,” he replied.

“I mean the part where I performed.”

“I watched your performance,” he said.

“Smart choice,” she teased.

After greeting his parents briefly, Hayden rushed to the backyard to find Violeta.

As they walked into the living room, someone teased, “I wondered why Hayden was in such a hurry. It turns out he was looking for Violeta. Irene, it looks like you are coming to have a double celebration.”

The speaker was Liam’s mother, Amber Black.

Amber was playing poker with Irene. Irene glanced at Violeta and laughed. “I’d like my daughter to stay with me for a few more years. Hayden, you’ll have to wait.”

Hayden was rendered speechless.

“Mum, what are you talking about?” Violeta protested.

“Oh, we can’t even talk about it, huh? I’m getting old now,” Irene joked.

Violeta quickly pulled Hayden away.

Outside, they saw Zoren and Liam discussing where to set off fireworks that evening. When they saw Hayden and Violeta approaching, Zoren turned and said, “Come on, Hade, we’re deciding on a spot with a wonderful view for tonight’s fireworks.

“We should decide soon and transport the fireworks there, so we’re not rushing later.”

Quinston banned fireworks in most areas, but allowed them in a few spots. They eventually chose Tugral Hill.

Since it was quite far, they planned to drive there early and had even booked a nearby Airbnb to stay overnight.

Violeta was eager to join. She covered herself from head to toe to avoid being recognised.

They set off in the afternoon, skipping lunch to leave early.

Before leaving, Irene wrapped a scarf around Violeta. She urged, “Hayden, you better take excellent care of Vio. Otherwise, I won’t let her go out with you again.”

“Don’t worry, Irene,” Hayden reassured her.

Irene smiled and said, “Off you go then.”

“Mum, I’ll send you videos,” Violeta promised.

The four of them piled into the car, heading to Tugral Hill.

The drive took about an hour.

They arrived before nightfall and rested at the Airbnb.

Zoren had invited a few others from the Pet Haven team. By nightfall, their small group had grown to nearly a dozen, both men and women.

When darkness fell, they gathered at the foot of Tugral Hill to set off the fireworks.

“Wow!”

“Beautiful!”

As the fireworks exploded in the sky, everyone shouted in amazement.

Each voicing their New Year’s wishes.

“This year, I hope to get rich!”

“Count me in on that wish! I want to get rich too!”

“Here’s to finding true love!”

“I hope our Pet Haven app reaches a million active users!”

Violeta had one hand in her pocket, and the other was holding her phone to record the fireworks.

She heard everybody’s wishes. She glanced at Zoren and smiled. “I don’t know about everyone else’s wishes, but I’m sure Zoren’s will come true.”

Chapter 470

Zoren and a few of his partners had been working on their startup for several years. Finally, their Pet Haven app was about to launch.

The app allows people to virtually care for and feed cats.

Hayden stood next to Violeta. As he listened to her, he looked down at her and asked, “What are your wishes for the new year?”

Violeta thought for a moment.

Pointing in a direction, she said, “I hope to go to the mountains soon to fulfill my promise.”

“A promise?”

“Uh-huh.”

“It sounds like you made this wish a long time ago. Which fountain did you go to, and which angel did you pray to?”

“I’m not telling you that.”

Violeta smiled.

The reflection of fireworks in her eyes didn’t light up her heart.

The wish she made and the promise she hoped to fulfill seemed like impossible dreams in her previous life.

Who would have thought she’d actually achieve it?

“Hayden.”

“Hmm?”

“What are your wishes?”

“Me?” Hayden exhaled, “I wish for peace and prosperity for the country, and harmony and success for all families.”

Violeta nudged him. “You’ve been speaking like a politician now, haven’t you?”

Hayden smiled gently, looking down at her. He said, “Well, I do have one wish right now, and only you can help me fulfil it.”

“Really? Me?”

Violeta lowered her head, wondering what his wish might be.

Hayden wouldn’t wish for something strange, right?

Bam!!

Another wave of fireworks ignited nearby.

The dazzling display in the sky interrupted Violeta’s train of thought.

“Violeta?”

“Hmm.”

Hayden asked, “Will you help me with my wish?”

Violeta paused a little before she answered, “Why not?”

Hayden reached out and held her hand. His voice softened as he

demanded, “Look at me.”

Her gaze shifted from the sky to Hayden’s.

He slowly leaned in. As the next firework bloomed, his lips

brushed against hers as lightly as a feather.

Her eyelashes trembled lightly.

Boom!

Fireworks exploded again.

This time, not in the sky.

After the holiday…

Violeta was the only Auratias spokesperson officially endorsed by DuchessM. Her first assignment of the year was to shoot a promotional video for DuchessM.

After the airing of ‘The Chosen One’, the reaction was exactly as Violeta had predicted- underwhelming, to say the least. It was almost a complete flop.

If it weren’t for fans watching, it would have faded away without a trace.

Zelena had expected this, but she hadn’t imagined that the show would get absolutely no buzz upon release.

Although it would become a classic in the years to come, the lack of initial reception gave Zelena no immediate boost.

The best she could hope for was a future hit and a surprise.

Previously, during a variety show, Zelena had a heated argument with Hattie, which brought high ratings for the program.

Now, Zelena’s status in the variety show sector could rival Violeta’s in the film industry.

At the start of the year, Zelena announced her participation in the third season of RV Travel Diaries.

Hattie and Zelena fell out.

Their teams adopted a zero-tolerance stance towards each other, openly competing for resources.

Zelena, with her high exposure to variety shows and popularity, managed to outshine Hattie in the fashion scene on several occasions.

Additionally, the damage to Hattie’s couture gown last time left the brand representatives unhappy.

In this realistic industry, whoever was more popular attracted more resources.

Hannah was able to help Hattie at first, but as Hattie’s career progressed, her influence seemed to wane.

While Hannah could make connections with Hattie, there was an invisible mountain in the entertainment industry, where class distinctions were the harsh reality.

Hannah couldn’t bridge the class gap.

She couldn’t carve out a larger piece of the pie.

Hattie’s peers would eventually surpass her if she didn’t strive for herself, widening the gap between them.

Hattie was the first to make her debut.

She initially thought she had distanced herself from the pack, but then Violeta surpassed her.

Now, even Zelena had managed to overtake her, making Hattie anxious.

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