Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 471, to 480]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 471

It seemed she could no longer underestimate that wretch, Zelena.

If she ever let Zelena step over her, who knew how smug that woman would become?

Every year, Apex Entertainment invests in two productions to promote its artists.

This year’s projects were:

The TV series ‘Sea Breeze’ and the film ‘The Island’.

Thanks to Tracy, Winnie’s status in the company had skyrocketed.

These two projects were strategically assigned, where ‘Sea Breeze’ was intended for Violeta as the lead actress, while ‘The Island’ was meant for Tracy.

However, Tracy expressed her desire to compete for the lead role in the drama, not content with Violeta’s overshadowing her.

When both scripts landed in Violeta’s hands, she skimmed through them, and she had an impression of both.

“A movie?” she asked.

Eugene nodded and said, “Yes, ‘The Island’ is a movie.”

Set against the backdrop of war, the historical movie focused on events from 1910 to 1923. The female lead was a military doctor, and the male lead was a soldier who died on the battlefield, living on only in her memories.

The heavy and historical narrative suited Tracy, who planned to transition into more serious roles.

‘Sea Breeze’, on the other hand, was a TV series with a contemporary, popular theme.

The female lead’s character was captivating and resonated with the current audience’s taste. The script was excellent.

The screenwriters’ revisions, despite the adaptation from a novel, promised to establish a new trend in urban dramas.

This role fits perfectly into Violeta’s career trajectory.

“Is it the company’s intention for me to accept the drama?” Violeta asked.

“Yes,” Eugene confirmed. “You fit the female lead’s profile perfectly, and it’s poised to be a hit.”

“And the movie?” Violeta queried.

“That one’s for Tracy. But it seems she doesn’t want it and plans to defy the company’s decision.”

Violeta lowered her gaze thoughtfully. She understood why Tracy didn’t want the role.

While ‘The Island’ had a female lead, her role didn’t stand out.

The film’s perspective was through her eyes, but she was essentially a background character.

The military doctor’s role was ordinary, reflecting the average woman of that era.

There were many more compelling characters in the script, and the focus was on the great figures of the time.

A group of veteran actors might overshadow the character because she wasn’t particularly compelling.

Tracy didn’t want to be overshadowed.

The Island’s lead female role was more of a supporting character.

On the contrary, the drama offered a vibrant, standout role likely to capture significant attention.

Tracy felt a twinge of jealousy at the idea that she should accept a supporting role while Violeta received a prominent one.

Tracy envied Violeta’s high-profile career path. Being younger and less perceptive about the bigger picture, she longed for Violeta’s top-tier status.

She wanted to star in a hit series without wasting any more time.

If things continued this way, she would lose any chance of competing with Violeta.

Therefore, she declined the movie and expressed her desire to compete in the drama.

Violeta asked quietly, “Eugene, what do you think?”

Eugene scratched his chin and pondered, “What do I think about what?”

“Which one should I choose?” Violeta clarified.

Eugene thought for a moment.

“Beauty, if you have the option, go for the movie.

“The company isn’t playing favourites.

“The Island’ is a film in the short term, and breaking into the film industry isn’t easy. Many aspire but fail to enter.

“In the long term, the drama indeed has the potential to be a hit, but such dramas come around every few years. Even if it becomes a sensation, the next big series will soon overshadow it.

“‘The Island’ is a historical piece that might earn you

nominations. Working with veteran actors will be a wonderful opportunity to hone your craft and mark your formal entry into the film industry.”

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This was Eugene’s perspective as a top-tier agent.

Taking on a film role had clear benefits but also significant drawbacks.

Previously, Violeta had been the shining star, with seasoned actors supporting her.

However, stepping into a new realm meant she would now be

the one supporting the seasoned actors.

Movies and TV dramas were entirely different worlds.

In films, actors weren’t expected to have flawless, delicate features; instead, their faces should tell a story and suit the big screen.

A successful film typically features a lead actress with a classic, dignified look, often referred to as a prima donna’s face.

If the film had received mediocre reviews, Violeta would have wasted a lot of time.

On the other hand, the TV drama already showed signs of being a hit. If Violeta chose the movie, Tracy might rise to fame through a blockbuster drama.

It was a matter of choice.

Eugene said, “This is my perspective. Ultimately, the decision depends on which path you lean towards.”

After all, TV dramas were Violeta’s comfort zone.

She was still young and didn’t need to be overly aggressive.

An actor needs time to mature.

Violeta had debuted in her junior year of university and had already maintained a streak of hit dramas for four years, which was impressive.

Once her new drama aired, she would reach new heights.

At 25, she had another two years to go. She had plenty of time to venture into the movie industry later.

Violeta took a sip of water and said, “I’ll think about it.”

“Alright,” Eugene replied.

Violeta pondered.

Meanwhile, Tracy was growing impatient.

“I don’t want the movie. I want the drama.””

Winnie pondered for a moment, her thoughts aligning with Eugene’s.

“Tracy, ‘The Island’ is a movie. Look at the bigger picture; it’s…”

Tracy interrupted her.

“Bigger picture? By the time I finish this movie, I might never catch up to Violeta.

“Even though this movie has a female lead, the role isn’t

prominent. After reading the entire script, it’s clear the female lead is more of a background character.”

True enough.

Throughout history, who hasn’t been just a background character, aside from a few great individuals?

Tracy continued, “I just want to shoot a blockbuster drama. I don’t want to keep taking on these kinds of roles. Winnie, please help me!”

After ‘The Rose’ aired, the response was lukewarm.

While it exceeded the expectations of a prestige drama, it paled in comparison to Violeta’s drama.

Last year, every drama was overshadowed by ‘Nirvana and Rebirth’.

Tracy often wondered why she hadn’t been the one to star in such a wildly popular show.

Maybe prestige dramas just weren’t her thing.

She envied the top-tier status.

If not for the fan base she gained from ‘Blind Detective’, Tracy felt she would lose all her fans if she continued with serious dramas.

She couldn’t resist the allure of fame and success before her eyes.

Winnie sighed and asked, “Tracy, do you know how many people want to break into the film industry?”

Tracy replied, “That doesn’t include me. Even if I do, it won’t be through playing such roles.”

Tracy interrupted Winnie as she wanted to say more.

“That’s enough, Winnie. You don’t need to say more. I know exactly what I want.”

“Okay, I’ll do my best to negotiate with the company,” Winnie conceded.

Thinking about it, either script was good.

Since Tracy had made her decision, Winnie had no more to say.

Violeta thought for a while longer.

Finally, she recalled that the film featured an actress who was significant to her.

“Eugene, isn’t there a role in the film for Polly?”

Eugene replied, “Yes, how did you know?”

“Polly has already decided to play the role of the female professor.”

Polly was a few years older than Violeta and had long been established in the film industry.

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Previously, Polly even won an award for ‘Frozen’, a movie in which she collaborated with Nolan.

Apex Entertainment wouldn’t have assigned the lead role to Polly if they hadn’t been one of the investors in this film.

Hearing this, Violeta nodded.

“Alright, I’ve decided to take this movie.”

Eugene was taken aback. He asked, “You agreed just like that? Aren’t you going to think it over?”

Violeta shook her head and said, “No need to think it over. I want to work with Polly; she’s quite important to me.”

Eugene was rendered speechless.

He was puzzled.

What did she mean by Polly being important to her?

Polly was an actress who had never worked with Violeta before.

She had been in the industry for a long time, always focusing on movies. She kept a low profile and wasn’t very exposed to the public eye, being a very understated actress.

Her acting wasn’t exceptional, but it wasn’t terrible either.

Eugene had met Polly before; she was a very quiet person.

Her career plan differed from Violeta’s. She was very laid-back, not caring about leading roles. Froze, her collaboration with Nolan, was her first leading role. Previously, she had always played supporting characters.

She acted in at most two films a year.

Polly spent the rest of her time resting and taking care of her cats. She had a house full of cats.

“You and Polly?”

Violeta replied, “There’s no special relationship between us. I just admire her, and this is a great opportunity to work together.”

Initially, the script swap seemed like it would be complicated.

Winnie had bought good wine and was planning to bribe Lance.

But when she arrived at the office, Lance said at once, “You know about it?”

Winnie was stunned, and she asked, “Huh? Mr. Sowle, what do you mean?”

Lance looked at the wine in her hand. He casually took it. As he examined the label, she inquired, “Are you aware that the actresses for ‘The Island’ and ‘Sea Breeze’ have changed?”

Winnie’s expression changed quickly.

The actress had been swapped.

How could that be?

She hadn’t even mentioned it to Lance yet.

“Mr. Sowle, are you joking? Haha!”

“Why would I joke about this? Eugene approached me. He said Violeta liked the movie, so he swapped the drama with Tracy. The higher-ups agreed, and I have no objections either.”

Violeta was now the company’s top star.

Naturally, if she wanted something, she had the first pick.

Although the company initially intended to give the movie to Tracy, if Violeta wanted it, she would get the script.

This worked perfectly for Tracy.

It all came so easily.

Lance continued, “What? Are you upset about this?”

Although surprised, Winnie immediately smiled and said, “Oh no, not at all. Actually, Tracy wanted to do a TV drama too.”

Lance smirked and said, “Then I’ll keep this bottle of wine.”

Winnie replied, “Oh, of course. We always meant this bottle for you, Mr. Sowle.”

Lance placed the wine in the office cabinet.

He turned to see Winnie still standing there.

“Do you need anything else?”

“Oh, Mr. Sowle, I’m just curious. Was it Eugene’s or Violeta’s idea for the swap?”

Lance shrugged and said, “I have no idea. They wanted to swap scripts. If you’re curious, ask them.”

Winnie forced a smile. “No need. I won’t bother you any longer, Mr. Sowle.”

After leaving the office, Winnie’s smile vanished.

How could that be?

Violeta didn’t want to shoot the drama.

Did she want to move into the movie industry so soon?

Even if she wanted to transition to films, that movie wasn’t the best opportunity.

It was a first-rate TV drama.

Versus a second-rate movie.

Violeta chose the latter.

Winnie couldn’t understand, but this was undoubtedly good news for Tracy.

Violeta starred in ‘The Island’.

The movie also cast Chad, a fellow company actor. He played the role of a contact, a character known for his toughness.

Chad had signed with Apex Entertainment along with Violeta.

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Of the four, Chad’s career was developing the slowest.

His first work was a collaboration with Lydia, in which he played the second male lead.

After a period of hiatus, he filmed a low-budget movie, but it failed to make an impact.

His third project was ‘The Island’.

Initially, it was supposed to be a collaboration with Tracy, but after the swap, it became a collaboration with Violeta.

The producer established a group chat after confirming the lead roles.

Violeta joined the group and exchanged contacts with Chad.

Violeta, despite debuting together and being from the same company, had very little interaction with Chad.

For their roles, Violeta had to cut her hair short, and Chad had to shave his head.

On the photo shoot day, Violeta and Chad met.

Chad wore a black T-shirt and was already sporting a buzz cut. He looked cool.

Chad’s image was one of the few tough guy types in the domestic entertainment industry.

However, the company never found a suitable path for him.

In the realm of handsome men, no one could compete with Nolan.

For the youthful heartthrob niche, Jacques was leading the pack.

There were two major powerhouses, both in modern and period settings.

While Chad was also good-looking, he lacked the heroic vigor of Nolan and the refined beauty of Jacques.

He found himself in a difficult situation.

Violeta sensed that Chad might finally find his path through this movie, possibly as a macho guy or action star.

This type of actor was still very much needed in the industry.

Violeta also encountered Polly.

Polly, despite being older than Violeta, perfectly embodied the period character in her flapper dress. She looked like she walked straight out of the script.

She was not only quiet but also kept to herself.

Sharing a dressing room, Violeta noticed Polly’s phone occasionally ringing with calls from a veterinarian.

It seemed that Polly’s pets were having issues.

She was bustling around, constantly communicating with her housekeeper and the vet.

Silently listening, Violeta deduced that a fight between Polly’s two cats had left one with a scratch on its face and the other with a broken leg from falling off a shelf.

In spring, catfights were common.

For animals, it was a season of awakening and mating.

If Polly were home, she could handle it herself.

Since she was on set, she had to repeatedly instruct her housekeeper to manage the situation properly.

Finally, Polly reminded her, “Beatrice, don’t forget to have the vet neuter them. Yes, exactly.”

Once the call ended, Violeta struck up a conversation. “Are you getting your cats neutered?”

Polly put her phone away and turned to Violeta, nodding. “Yes, my two little rascals fought. I’m worried because I’m not at home.”

Violeta asked, “What happens if they aren’t neutered?”

Tuna had lost all of its wild nature and turned into a cuddly wolf.

It hadn’t been neutered.

Since Violeta wasn’t home often, she didn’t know what would happen when Tuna was in heat.

Hearing Polly talk about neutering her pets, she asked out of curiosity.

Polly explained, “If they aren’t neutered, they might get sick,

lose their appetite, and become more aggressive and prone to fighting.

“By the way, Violeta, do you also have pets?”

The topic piqued Polly’s interest.

Violeta smiled. Since Polly had opened up, she said, “Yes, but my pets are a bit unusual.”

Polly’s eyes widened with curiosity. “Unusual? Like what? Snakes? Reptiles?”

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Violeta said, “No, it’s a wolf.”

Polly was at a loss for words.

“A wolf!?”

“Yes, not just any wolf, but the world’s largest wolf breed.”

Violeta pulled out her phone and showed Polly a photo of Tuna.

Before seeing the photo, Polly was very intrigued by Violeta’s mention of a wolf.

In her mind, wolves were tall, majestic creatures that lived in packs.

Like those in the snow, with the alpha leading the pack- a solitary yet powerful being.

That was Polly’s impression of wolves.

When she saw the photo on Violeta’s phone, Polly was dumbstruck.

In the photo, Tuna was holding a plush slipper in its mouth and playing.

Its fur was well-groomed and fluffy, and it was so enormous that even without standing up, it looked like it could crush a person’s ribs by simply lying on them.

“There’s a video too.”

Violeta swiped the screen.

The video started playing.

In it, Violeta called out, “Tuna.”

The wolf in the snowy field ran towards her with an imposing presence, but it was wagging its tail.

Polly asked, “Oh my! Is this really a wolf?”

Violeta replied, “Yes, I raised it since it was very young.”

Polly handed the phone back to Violeta, saying, “This is

unbelievable. You tamed a wolf! If you hadn’t said it was a wolf, I would have thought it was a dog.”

Indeed.

Tuna was well taken care of.

Even when Violeta wasn’t home, the household staff enjoyed playing with it.

It never lacked food or drinks, and it was always happy.

Violeta hadn’t noticed any signs of Tuna being in heat; maybe it happened when she wasn’t home.

Polly said, “With its size, it could be troublesome if it gets. aggressive. You might want to consult a vet, although they might not have encountered such a large animal before.”

Violeta agreed, “Alright, recommend your vet to me, and I’ll ask them.”

Polly agreed, “Sure.”

They exchanged contacts.

Polly shared with Violeta her vet’s contact information.

Violeta successfully added the vet.

Meanwhile, the movie still lacked an actress for the unfilled female role of the main character’s sister.

The role was neither important nor trivial.

Famous industry actresses thought the role was trivial.

Those unknown ones, about which the director was worried, might not perform well.

The casting director was having a difficult time finding the right fit.

Violeta heard about this and thought she could recommend Kaylee for the role, so she mentioned it to the casting director.

Kaylee had previously appeared in ‘The Lies in Winter’ and was considered an actress who played a role in the movie.

Though she had signed with an agent, the manager helped her secure some roles, but none were leading ones.

Kaylee loved acting and was a talented actress.

Like many in the industry, she couldn’t be picky.

Whatever roles her agent secured, she accepted.

Fortunately, Kaylee wasn’t overly ambitious. When not working, she enjoyed sitting in cafes, watching opera, and leading a rich personal life.

While her earnings couldn’t compare to those of top stars, they were much better than average jobs.

In the evening, Violeta sent the script of the movie to Kaylee, asking if she’d like to play the role.

After reading the script, Kaylee was eager to take the part.

Violeta informed the casting director.

The casting director watched Kaylee’s performance in ‘The Lies in Winter’ and was grateful to Violeta for the recommendation.

Violeta helped both the production team and Kaylee, achieving a win-win situation.

The next day, the production team connected with Kaylee’s agent and finalised the payment and contract. Kaylee came in for a fitting.

Everything went smoothly.

Violeta then contacted the vet.

The vet was surprised to hear that Violeta’s pet was a wolf.

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After reviewing the photos and videos, the vet said, “This wolf is a rare breed. Why not let it spawn some offspring?”

Tuna having pups?

Violeta hadn’t considered that.

Tuna, a fully grown male wolf, had been with the Whites for several years.

If he were to have pups, wouldn’t they need to find a wife?

But where could she find one?

“I don’t know where to find a female wolf,” Violeta replied.

The vet offered, “I do. If you’re willing, I can make contact.”

Violeta thought for a moment and agreed that Tuna had good genes.

Animals have the right to leave behind descendants. Was it fair for humans to decide this for Tuna?

Maybe it was best for Tuna to meet the female wolf and let it decide for itself.

“Alright, go ahead and contact them, but I can’t guarantee they’ll mate.”

“Understood.”

The day before the filming began, Violeta had dinner with Kaylee.

“I heard you volunteered at Pet Haven recently,” Violeta said.

“Hey? Have you heard of this? Haha, it’s true. I did,” Kaylee replied with a smile. “I had some free time and decided to check out their facility. It’s really well managed, and they have an orange grove on the hill with sweet oranges.”

Violeta said, “I heard from Zoren. I haven’t had the chance to visit. Was it fun? Hearing you talk about it makes me want to go. I’ll ask Zoren to take me next time I’m off.”

Niall managed the shares, even though they were in her name.

To her, it was all family. She didn’t bother with the details.

“It was a lot of fun, especially with all the stray dogs,” Kaylee continued.

The dog required a cage, but the cats were free to come and go as they pleased.

Stray cats are given the freedom to decide whether to stay or leave after being rescued.

However, every rescued stray animal will be spayed or neutered.

Violeta sipped her water and asked, “Tomorrow’s the first day of filming. Are you ready?”

Kaylee nodded enthusiastically. “I’ve been ready for a while. This role is amazing. Thanks to you, Vio. I wouldn’t have landed this part without your help.”

“Wasn’t your previous agent any good?” Violeta asked.

“He was good, but I wasn’t. I didn’t want to socialise, so I just slacked off. My agent had other artists to manage and couldn’t always look out for me. After a lot of thought, I realised I might not be cut out for this industry. I’m thinking of switching to theatre.”

Kaylee had always planned on a career in education or as a theatre and opera actor.

Her role in ‘The Lies in Winter’ had thrown her into the entertainment world; she felt like a fawn lost in a forest.

She felt lost about her future, as she loved acting but hated politics.

Without Violeta’s help, she might have remained stuck in the industry for years, unable to make a name for herself until her contract expired.

A lot of people in the industry were like Kaylee- ambitious but without skill, skilled but without ambition, and both but no connections.

It was a cutthroat world where many aspired to succeed, but few actually did.

Violeta understood. She would help as much as she could.

If Kaylee chose a different path, Violeta would support her.

The movie began to be filmed.

Ten days later, ‘Sea Breeze’ also started shooting in Iqrita.

Working with professional actors, every scene was a learning experience for Violeta. She benefited immensely.

The plot unfolded as scripted, with each scene following the story.

After a scene wrapped up, Violeta and Polly were in the makeup room, resting.

Polly was scrolling through Facebook on her phone, while Violeta drank water.

Out of the corner of her eye, Violeta noticed Polly browsing Nolan’s Facebook profile. She walked over, and Polly quickly switched to Froze’s fan hub page.

Polly looked a bit uneasy.

Violeta noticed and offered her a glass. She asked, “Want some water?”

Polly reached out, took the glass, and smiled. “Thank you.”

“Browsing Facebook?” Violeta asked.

“Yeah, just casually looking around,” Polly replied.

“Why did you stop? I saw you were looking at Nolan’s profile,” Violeta said with a knowing smile.

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Polly suddenly froze. She took a sip of water, her gaze flickering.

“I was just looking at Froze’s fan hub, and I accidentally clicked on Nolan’s Facebook.”

“Oh, I see.”

Violeta smiled slyly. “Stop pretending, Polly. You like Nolan, don’t you?”

She directly exposed Polly’s feelings.

Polly was so startled that she nearly crushed the disposable cup in her hand. She exclaimed, “Violeta, what are you talking about?”

Violeta dragged a chair over and sat in front of Polly.

“Polly, admit it. You like Nolan.”

Polly stammered, “How could I? You’re talking nonsense.”

Violeta pressed on, “Is liking someone so shameful? Are you so afraid to admit it?”

Polly hesitated, “I … I… “

Violeta was almost certain of her feelings, judging by Polly’s reaction.

In her past life, Violeta liked Nolan. But she was always confused between admiration and romantic feelings.

Perhaps she liked Nolan, but she admired his career success more.

Violeta envied and looked up to him, but she knew there was an insurmountable barrier between them, realizing they could never be together.

In her past life, Nolan and Polly collaborated on the movie ‘Froze’. They did live broadcasts for the show’s promotion. Violeta, a fan, watched the entire process.

Polly often unconsciously glanced at Nolan during promotions.

That look was something Violeta knew very well.

In her past life, Violeta noticed Polly’s feelings for Nolan.

Later, Violeta learned more about Polly.

Polly was cultured and considerate. She was kind-hearted and knowledgeable, and she loved pets.

Violeta believed Polly was a perfect match for Nolan.

They were compatible in every way.

In her past life, Violeta even shipped them as a couple.

Unfortunately, because of Polly’s laid-back approach to her career and Zelena’s strong debut, Nolan and Polly only worked on ‘Froze’ together.

After that, they had no further interactions. Violeta, who had shipped them, never got to see them together again.

In Violeta’s heart, Polly was a better match for Nolan than

Zelena.

These past days on set, Polly was exactly as Violeta had remembered: a talented actress with a gentle and graceful personality.

But Violeta wasn’t sure if Polly still had feelings for Nolan.

This may have just been a fleeting feeling due to their collaboration.

Violeta needed time to figure this out.

Up until today, when she caught Polly secretly browsing Nolan’s Facebook, she was able to confirm that Polly still liked him.

Her ship wasn’t wasted!

This brought Violeta genuine joy and gave her hope.

As a result, she directly confronted Polly about it.

Polly looked embarrassed. She said, “Stop teasing me. If this gets out, it wouldn’t be beneficial for Nolan.”

Violeta reassured her, “I know you’re shy, but it’s okay. Just tell

me if you like him. I can help you win him over!”

Polly was taken aback. “What!?”

She didn’t quite understand what Violeta meant, but seeing her confident expression, she felt tempted.

She did like Nolan.

However, one cannot force love. It comes down to fate.

Taking a deep breath, Polly said, “Violeta, I don’t know how you figured it out, but yes, I do like him. But I don’t think he likes me. So, it’s more of a secret crush. Please don’t spread this around; it would be uncomfortable for both of us.”

Violeta urged, “If you like him, why not make a move? What are you waiting for?”

Polly replied, “Love should be about fate. After ‘Froze’, we haven’t had any contact. Maybe it’s just not meant to be. You can’t force these things.”

Violeta countered, “Who do you think can’t force it?”

Didn’t Zelena force her way in?

Zelena wasn’t right for Nolan. Violeta believed Polly was the one who truly matched Nolan.

Their interests aligned, one gentle and the other refined, a perfect pair.

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Polly sighed and said, “Hey, Violeta, this is really hard to say.”

Violeta knew that in her previous life, Polly probably had the same thought, which was why she could only watch helplessly as Zelena and Nolan announced their relationship.

Polly must have been very hurt.

Violeta smiled and said, “Polly, if you’re willing, you could be the perfect match for him.”

“Why do you say that?” Polly asked, puzzled.

“Because of me! I’m here! I’m going to help you! I’m the game-changer!” Violeta declared confidently.

Polly was shocked, not quite grasping Violeta’s meaning.

Violeta knew exactly what she was doing.

Zelena was a reborn soul; she knew that clinging to Nolan was akin to holding onto a treasure trove.

She meticulously catered to Nolan’s preferences.

During the filming of ‘Spring in Moon City’, Violeta had already planted a trap. When the time was right, Zelena’s facade would be torn apart.

Any possibility between her and Nolan would be finished.

Polly was Violeta’s chosen match for Nolan. In both her past and present lives, Violeta believed Polly was the perfect candidate for him.

Violeta’s efforts to help Polly were entirely selfless.

She merely wanted to destroy everything Zelena desired.

In this life, Zelena’s two main goals were to surpass Violeta and marry Nolan.

Violeta was determined to make her fail in both.

Nolan was the battleground for their rivalry, and Violeta had to win.

That was the exact reason Violeta accepted the role in this movie.

Though getting closer to Polly was one reason, another important factor was that Violeta wanted to hone her acting skills alongside veteran film actors.

She had always seen herself as an acclaimed actress.

Future entry into the film industry was inevitable. Now, it has simply occurred sooner than anticipated.

Violeta, who has a strong sense of patriotism, was very happy to accept the role for a historical-themed movie.

“Polly, let me ask you this: if you had the chance to be with Nolan, would you take it?”

“Well…”

Polly fell silent. She was conflicted.

She wanted to, but Polly felt that if she had to resort to schemes, would it be true love?

Violeta had sensed Polly’s thoughts.

She patted her hand and said, “It’s not about scheming; it’s about growing fond of each other over time.”

Polly had developed feelings for Nolan while filming ‘Frozen’.

But Nolan was a very rational person.

For an actor, developing feelings during filming was not uncommon.

However, Nolan wouldn’t allow himself to fall for someone just because of a role.

He doesn’t want to confine himself to a character.

Nolan believed that true affection should transcend the characters they played.

Otherwise, it was just the character’s influence, not genuine feelings.

In the film, he portrayed the character, but outside of it, he was known as actor Nolan.

Moreover, during the filming of ‘Froze’, Nolan kept a professional distance from Polly to avoid scandal. He was always careful not to cross boundaries with his female co-stars.

That’s why Zelena, capitalizing on her ‘rumoured girlfriend’ status with Nolan, managed to gain traction in variety shows so quickly. After all, she was the only one ever linked to him since his debut.

Nolan didn’t know Polly well enough yet.

Violeta, who knew Polly inside out, planned to make sure Nolan truly understood her.

Zelena’s every expression around Nolan was an act.

Nolan would not give her a second glance once he stripped away all those pretenses.

“If it’s not about scheming, then yes, I’m willing to try,” Polly said.

Violeta smiled warmly and said, “Good. That’s what I was waiting to hear.

“Polly, don’t worry. I’ll make sure he knows you well.”

Polly was still somewhat confused, but she understood that Violeta was there to help her.

Chapter 479

Polly thought it was strange. Why would Violeta help her?

The vet had found a female wolf to breed.

However, this female wolf had a terrible temper and was extremely aggressive!

Violeta had asked Zoren to handle the breeding process because she wasn’t at home.

Zoren led Tuna to meet the female wolf.

During transport, a metal cage housed the female wolf with its foul temper.

Someone unfamiliar with the wolves would think Tuna was the female and the caged one was the male.

Zoren patted Tuna’s head and sighed awkwardly. “Tuna, I think this is going to be tough. Dealing with such an agitated wife is not easy.

“It looks like you’re destined to live alone.”

Tuna’s response was a howl.

The vet approached. Zoren said to him, “This wolf is so wild. What if she hurts my Tuna?”

The vet reassured him, “Don’t worry. I’ve got tranquillisers ready. If they start fighting, I’ll sedate them.

“Also, male wolves are generally larger than females. Don’t underestimate your wolf.”

Wolves are naturally deep and emotional creatures.

They are monogamous by nature.

Throughout their lives, they choose only one mate, remaining together until the end.

Zoren worriedly added, “My Tuna is inexperienced. He hasn’t seen any wolf documentaries. He doesn’t know how to mate. Shouldn’t he learn first?”

The vet was a bit embarrassed. He said, “Once you put him in there, they’ll figure it out on their own. This isn’t something that needs teaching.”

“Alright,” Zoren agreed.

He removed Tuna’s collar and allowed it to enter the enclosed area.

On the other side, the vet opened the female wolf’s cage. It howled and entered the area, too.

The two wolves faced each other.

Tuna, being much larger, made the female wolf look small by comparison.

They sniffed each other.

The female bared her teeth and growled.

Tuna’s ears twitched, and he pounced on her.

In an instant, they were fighting the first time they met.

“Oh my god! Oh my! Look at them go!”

Zoren exclaimed, “Tuna, you got this! Wait, she’s your mate!”

He nudged the vet and asked, “They’re fighting! Shouldn’t you tranquillise them?”

The vet replied, “Relax. They’re not really fighting. They just need time to get familiar. The female is an alpha in her pack. She won’t easily accept a mate.”

“So, Tuna has to beat her first?” Zoren asked.

The vet nodded. “Something like that.”

“Alright, let’s wait and see.”

Two wolves started fighting. The tuna, pampered since

childhood and never lacking in nutrition, had the advantage in size.

Despite being smaller in size and more battle-hardened, the female wolf quickly lost.

Tuna sniffed her and then licked her fur gently as if accepting her.

The vet observed and said, “Looks like it’s done.”

“Are they going to mate now?” Zoren asked.

The vet rolled his eyes at Zoren and said, “It’s unclear, but they’ve stopped fighting. It means she’s accepted him. We’ll need to watch a bit longer. They’ll know when it’s time.”

Zoren nodded and then took out his phone to message Violeta.

‘Vio, Tuna, and the female wolf are getting along.’

Violeta was surprised at how quickly it happened.

Did it work so fast?

This was a surprise. She might soon become a wolf grandma.

Hmm…

‘Take a picture for me,’ she texted back.

Zoren snapped a photo of the two wolves grooming each other and sent it over.

Looking at the picture, Violeta thought the female wolf didn’t look as attractive as Tuna.

It seems that in the animal kingdom, males often look better to attract females.

Maybe the female hadn’t gotten proper nutrition in the wild, which made sense.

Tuna accepted its mate, and Violeta decided there was no need for neutering. It had been his choice.

Chapter 480

Violeta needed to figure out what to do with the wolf pups that Tuna would have.

Originally, Violeta had planned that if Tuna retained her wild instincts, she would release her back into the wild to embrace nature.

But now, Tuna was domesticated and wouldn’t survive in the wild.

However, Violeta couldn’t take care of so many wolves.

Keeping that many wolves in the city was unrealistic.

So, she had to consider the fate of the pups seriously.

The filming for ‘Island Homecoming’ was scheduled for four months.

If everything went smoothly, the movie would be released around Independence Day.

Ever since Violeta and Polly talked about Nolan, the two of them had grown closer.

After shooting, they often had meals together.

It wasn’t uncommon to see Violeta, Kaylee, and Polly crowded around a small table eating takeout on set.

Paparazzi lurking for candid shots would often marvel at the sight.

It was rare to see the lead actress, the second female lead, and the third female lead sharing a meal on set.

Two weeks later, Facebook exploded with a trending search.

‘A female celebrity with a name starting with L had an abortion and broke up with her partner.’

The entire platform was buzzing.

‘A female celebrity with a name starting with L? Lydia Coleman?’

‘There are quite a few female celebrities with names starting with L in the industry. Lydia was at an event recently, so it probably isn’t her, right?’

‘If I remember correctly, there were rumours about Lydia dating someone outside the industry. Did they break up and she had an abortion so soon? D*mn!’

‘Wow, everyone, I know who it is, but I can’t say. I’m afraid of getting a legal warning. But someone in the comments already guessed it right.”

On her way from the hotel to the set in the morning, Violeta was ambushed by reporters.

Everyone on Facebook was speculating that the celebrity was Lydia.

Lydia and Violeta had some conflicts in the past and even shared the same manager, so many people were eager to stir up drama and came to interview Violeta.

“Violeta, what do you think about the trending search on Facebook?”

Without a word, Violeta got into her car.

Aster blocked the reporters and, with a smile, said, “Thank you all for coming. Ms. White has arranged for the hotel to prepare hot drinks for you. Goodbye.”

With that, he shut the car door.

Felix then drove away.

Aster sighed, “What’s this online mess got to do with us? These reporters love to stir things up and drag us into the mud.”

Violeta took off her mask. “Aster, what’s this trending search?”

Since the search trended overnight, it was clear someone released the big news during the night.

Violeta had just woken up and hadn’t checked Facebook yet, so she was unaware of the situation.

Aster explained, “Ms. White, someone on Facebook revealed that a female celebrity with a name starting with L had an abortion and broke up.

“Everyone online is guessing that this celebrity is Lydia. Since Lydia had some history with us, the reporters are here to ask us about it.”

Violeta took out her phone and checked Facebook, seeing the trending search with the rare “breaking” tag next to it.

Clicking on it, the top comments were all speculating about Lydia.

Lydia had previously been rumoured to have a boyfriend outside the industry.

If it weren’t for Violeta’s play receiving a lot of criticism, overshadowing Lydia’s news, Lydia would have had a hard time escaping public scrutiny back then.

If she could be dragged down by a man once, it could happen again.

The news was released at midnight, and it came from the same paparazzo who exposed her before.

Just like last time, he released some fragmented information first, then negotiated a price with Lydia. If they couldn’t agree on a price, the full story would be exposed.

Aster remarked, “This time we won’t be her scapegoat. Let’s see how she handles it.”

Violeta put away her phone and calmly said, “Let’s wait and see.”

The scandal about the female celebrity with a name starting with L caused a huge stir.

But the next afternoon, the paparazzo who had promised to release more information suddenly deleted his account and disappeared.

Netizens, who had been eagerly waiting for more drama, were left hanging.

‘D*mn! What’s going on? Did he bail?’

‘He was probably bought off, right?’

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