Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 481, to 490]] – Daisy Novels 

Chapter 481

‘It might not be that he was paid off. Maybe it was a hoax or the paparazzo got threatened? Afraid of a lawsuit, he deleted his account and disappeared.’

‘This is so boring. These random allegations with just a letter of

a name. Are they just playing with us?’

‘I’ll never trust these gossip accounts again. Ridiculous!’

Unaware netizens were furious with the paparazzo.

However, those in the industry knew very well that Lydia’s team had likely reached an agreement with the paparazzo for a price.

Sometimes, celebrities with bad luck are relentlessly pursued by paparazzi.

Lydia had previously paid a few hundred thousand dollars to buy back some compromising photos.

This time, she probably spent a lot of money again.

If Lydia had a company, they might have helped her handle this. But Lydia didn’t have a company anymore; she had started her own studio.

Although she was previously poached, she did not sign a contract with any other company.

While gaining freedom from contracts, she had to bear the consequences.

Even though the paparazzo had deleted his account, the trending search stayed at the top.

Netizens weren’t easily fooled; the buzz would persist for days, even if there were no follow-ups.

If no bigger scandal came along, this could become ingrained in people’s minds.

Lydia was in poor condition.

She had indeed had an abortion.

She had scheduled the procedure at a private hospital, but the paparazzo had managed to sneak in at night and photograph her medical records.

Lydia had no choice but to buy back this damaging material once more.

She had planned to rest after the abortion, but the scandal blew up so quickly that taking time off would only confirm netizens’ suspicions that she was the celebrity with a name starting with L.

So, Lydia forced herself to attend a brand event despite her weak condition.

It wasn’t particularly cold in early spring, but standing on stage in a thin dress, holding a microphone and smiling, was tough.

Fortunately, Lydia was a good actress, masking her discomfort well.

She chatted smoothly with the host, and when the event ended, her assistant wrapped a coat around her. Just as they were about to leave, a group of reporters swarmed in with microphones.

Having just had an abortion, Lydia was weak, and now she was surrounded by a crowd.

Voices bombarded her from all directions, asking if she was the trending celebrity with a name starting with L.

Of course, she wouldn’t admit it.

Lydia despised these reporters.

Surrounded, she got into her car, but the reporters wouldn’t let go of the door.

Lydia, already tense and in pain, suddenly blacked out.

Her assistant screamed, “Lydia!!

“Get out of the way!”

Lydia remembered nothing after that.

When she woke up, she was in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Violeta was filming on set.

Lydia’s collapse had become a hot topic online, adding fuel to the fire of the trending gossip.

During a break, the crew privately discussed the scandal.

During the lunch break, Violeta had just finished removing her makeup in the lounge.

Kaylee walked in with a plate of strawberries.

A moment later, Polly finished her scenes and joined them in the lounge.

Once the crew left, the three exchanged glances.

Violeta asked, “Want to see the drama unfold?”

Kaylee smiled, “Absolutely.”

Polly added, “Count me in.”

They sprang into action. Violeta grabbed a small stool, Kaylee brought the strawberries, and Polly took a plate of nuts.

The three sat together and started gossiping.

Kaylee took a bite of a strawberry tip and said, “Hey, do you think Lydia faked her fainting? I heard the reporters surrounded the car, wouldn’t let them leave, and then Lydia collapsed.”

Polly nodded, “It’s possible. How could someone just faint like that? The reporters blocked the car but didn’t push her. Maybe she just got too worked up?”

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Violeta picked up a strawberry and said, “I think Polly has a point. People don’t just faint for no reason, but it could also be real. Fainting in front of reporters would mean unflattering photos all over the internet. Would she take that risk?”

Lydia had been in the industry for about seven or eight years.

She was now a seasoned actress with some standing in the industry.

However, she wasn’t young enough to compete with the new rising stars, nor experienced enough to rival those who had won international awards.

Even if rumours were rampant, without concrete proof that the celebrity with a name starting with L was Lydia, her fans wouldn’t abandon her in droves.

But if her looks were ruined, her fanbase would quickly diminish.

Many of her fans liked her for her appearance.

Moreover, actresses are very concerned about their looks.

Even if she were to faint, she wouldn’t let herself look ugly.

However, the photos on Facebook were all of Lydia in distress.

So Violeta thought that Lydia’s fainting was probably real this time.

Kaylee nodded. “Vio makes a good point. Maybe Lydia did faint this time.”

Polly added, “But it was just an offline brand event. She shouldn’t be that weak, right? Unless she was already in poor health.”

With that, the three had a suspicion.

“She is the celebrity with a name starting with L!”

They said in unison.

Kaylee asked, “You all think so too?”

Polly said, “Having an abortion can be very harmful to the body. Attending an event so soon, wearing a thin dress, standing on stage for over an hour, and then being surrounded by reporters -fainting makes sense under those conditions.”

Violeta agreed. “You’re right. She must have been really weak to lose her composure in front of reporters. Otherwise, she would have held on until she got into the car.”

Kaylee said, “If our assumption is correct, then the rumours are true. My goodness.”

Violeta added, “I heard from Aster that she paid a few hundred thousand dollars to the paparazzo to buy back those photos.”

Polly widened her eyes. “Oh, Vio, you heard about that too? I knew about it as well. I think it’s natural for celebrities to date. Lydia is almost thirty; why shouldn’t she date? The public’s scrutiny is too harsh, making us feel like we’re under constant surveillance. I felt bad for her.”

Dating as a celebrity felt like a monumental crime.

Decades ago, older actors kept their personal and professional lives separate.

But with the rise of fan culture, celebrities now had to hide their relationships, or else face public backlash.

While celebrities could earn more money than most people could dream of, they paid the price in their personal lives.

Violeta believed that a celebrity whose status could be threatened by scandals wasn’t powerful enough.

If Lydia had prestigious awards, an unshakeable status in the industry, and a box office draw, then dating wouldn’t affect her career.

At that level, scandals couldn’t undermine her value.

That’s the goal Violeta was striving for.

Lydia woke up in the hospital.

Her assistant exclaimed, “Lydia, you’re finally awake! You scared us. How did you faint like that?”

Lydia weakly tried to sit up, and her assistant quickly propped her up with pillows.

“How long was I out?” Lydia asked.

“Not long, just two hours,” the assistant replied.

Two hours.

Lydia looked around for her phone and said, “Where’s my phone? Give it to me.”

The assistant hesitated. “Lydia, the doctor said you need to rest. It’s better not to look at your phone now. Those online comments will only upset you. Let’s focus on resting and recovering.”

Lydia’s frustration grew. “I need to see it now! Give it to me!”

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The assistant said, “Lydia, I’m doing this for your good.”

Lydia grabbed the pillow behind her and threw it at her. “Give it to me now!”

Seeing Lydia so agitated, the assistant reluctantly handed over the phone. “Lydia, calm down.”

Once she had the phone, Lydia immediately opened Facebook to check the news.

The trending topic had shifted from the “celebrity with a name starting with L” to “Lydia faints at a public event.”

When she clicked on it, all she saw were unflattering photos of herself fainting beside the car.

There were so many reporters at the scene.

Lydia had fainted so suddenly that no one had anticipated it.

The reporters had gone wild, capturing every unflattering angle and immediately posting the photos online.

Now, Lydia’s fan hub was filled with these photos and mocking comments.

‘Were all her previous photos heavily edited? These candid shots are awful.’

‘Even with makeup and cosmetic treatments, she’s still this ugly. Imagine how bad she looks without all that.’

‘I feel bad for her. The weather was cold, and after attending the event, she was swarmed by reporters and fainted. Keyboard warriors, give her a break!’

There were all kinds of comments online.

Some fans expressed sympathy, while others mocked her, but most were enjoying the spectacle.

Seeing these comments, Lydia felt like her head was about to explode. Her tightly wound nerves suddenly snapped, and she felt a wave of nausea.

She quickly put down her phone and clutched her chest, trying to vomit, but she hadn’t eaten anything all day, so nothing came up.

After nearly ten years in the industry, this was the first real crisis she had faced since becoming famous.

Even if the rumour about the “celebrity with a name starting with L” being Lydia was proven true, she would have vehemently denied it.

But now, the photos of her fainting had taken the situation to a new level.

From now on, whenever Lydia attended an event, her scandal would be all over the internet.

Even paying to have the photos removed wouldn’t be enough.

In this digital age, people save and share pictures through countless channels.

She was truly in crisis this time!

The assistant quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to her. “Lydia, are you okay?”

Lydia, having been in the industry for years, quickly regained her composure. “I’m fine.”

The situation was already beyond her control.

Even if the gossip about the “celebrity with a name starting with L” passed, Lydia’s unflattering photos would remain etched in people’s minds.

The assistant asked, “Lydia, what should we do now?”

Lydia lowered her gaze.

She had no one around to help her strategise. The entire team relied on her alone.

Even with many people, they were useless.

She couldn’t help but miss having Eugene around. At least then, she had a capable ally who could help her navigate crises.

If Eugene were here, he could take charge while she was unconscious.

The assistant said, “Lydia, I’m doing this for your good.”

Lydia grabbed the pillow behind her and threw it at her. “Give it to me now!”

Seeing Lydia so agitated, the assistant reluctantly handed over the phone. “Lydia, calm down.”

Once she had the phone, Lydia immediately opened Facebook to check the news.

The trending topic had shifted from the “celebrity with a name starting with L” to “Lydia faints at a public event.”

When she clicked on it, all she saw were unflattering photos of herself fainting beside the car.

There were so many reporters at the scene.

Lydia had fainted so suddenly that no one had anticipated it.

The reporters had gone wild, capturing every unflattering angle and immediately posting the photos online.

Now, Lydia’s fan hub was filled with these photos and mocking comments.

‘Were all her previous photos heavily edited? These candid shots are awful.’

The assistant also felt relieved. “We’ve known Eugene for so many years. Amazingly, he’s reaching out now. He’s a good person.”

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Lydia said nothing.

If given another chance, she wouldn’t have chosen to leave Apex Entertainment.

When things were going well, she didn’t realise the value of having a big company backing her.

Now that she was in trouble, she understood that a big company could provide solid support.

Before long, Eugene quietly arrived at the hospital.

His assistant was waiting at the hospital room’s door. When he saw Eugene, the assistant hurried up to him and said, “Mr. Scott, you’re here.”

Eugene nodded. “Let’s go in.”

The assistant responded, “Alright.”

They entered the hospital room together. Eugene immediately saw the weary-looking Lydia sitting on the hospital bed.

When she saw Eugene, Lydia clutched the corner of her blanket tightly and said, “Hey, Eugene.”

Before sitting on the couch, Eugene studied her for a moment. He sighed. “Lydia, it seems like you didn’t take my advice seriously. I told you he’d ruin you.”

Lydia blinked repeatedly and said, “I already regret it.”

Eugene chuckled softly and said to his assistant, “Get me a glass of water.”

The assistant quickly complied and said, “Oh, right.”

Then, Eugene asked Lydia, “Did you really break up with him and get an abortion?”

Lydia lowered her gaze, implicitly confirming it.

Eugene continued, “You bought those photos, right? The rumours earlier?”

Lydia admitted, “Yes.”

Eugene sneered and asked, “So what’s your next move?”

Lydia said, “At first, I didn’t know what to do. Now that you’re here, I think it might be fate. You’re the only one who can help me, Eugene.”

Eugene twirled the ring on his finger and asked casually, “Me? How do you expect me to help?”

Lydia explained, “I think the only way is to overshadow this scandal with an even bigger one and divert the public’s attention. It’s the best PR strategy. Once everyone’s focus shifts, I can slowly have the photos removed from Facebook. With time, I can make a comeback.”

These back-to-back scandals had certainly damaged Lydia’s commercial value.

If not handled properly, she might soon receive termination letters from her brand partners.

Lydia would be left in ruins. Forget about rising to greater heights; even maintaining her current position would be difficult.

So, this matter had to be handled carefully.

Initially, Lydia didn’t know how to solve it.

When Eugene called, she thought of a good idea.

Previously, her scandal was overshadowed by Violeta’s higher popularity.

If Eugene could orchestrate a bigger scandal for Violeta, it would surely cover up Lydia’s troubles.

She thought Eugene, considering their years of connection, wouldn’t refuse.

Eugene understood Lydia’s intention to have him betray Violeta.

He stood up from the couch and said, “The current heat on you is enough to ruin you. You want to find an even bigger scandal to cover up. That means you want Violeta to be ruined in your place?”

To cover a scandal of this magnitude, they’d need something even more explosive.

Lydia’s current situation was already enough to ruin her reputation.

What could be more explosive?

It would mean forcing Violeta, a top star, out of the industry.

This would ruin Violeta completely.

Lydia pondered and said, “It’s not that hard. You’ve managed Violeta for three or four years. Don’t you know some of her secrets? Men she’s been involved with? Relationships? Or we could create a fake scandal, like a pregnancy…

She was so focused on her ideas that she didn’t notice Eugene’s face grow grim.

“Enough.”

Eugene cut her off.

Lydia was stunned. She looked up at him and said, “Do you have a plan?”

Eugene replied, “You’re beyond help. I won’t assist you.”

“W-what?” Initially dazed, Lydia asked, “Why not? Didn’t you help me once before? I thought we still had some bond.”

Eugene asked, “Helped you? When did I ever help you?”

Lydia questioned, “Last year, when I was involved in a scandal, didn’t you use Violeta’s popularity to help me?”

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Eugene raised his hand, interrupting, “I didn’t help you. It was a coincidence. I prefer to challenge my artists with skepticism. Popularity and hype are just tools to test loyalty. Didn’t we use the same tactics when I was managing you?”

Lydia was momentarily speechless.

Eugene continued, “I never intended to use Violeta’s popularity to suppress your negative press. That theater performance incident was a coincidence; maybe even fate gave you one last chance.

“Clearly, you didn’t make the right choice. You disappointed fate, so now fate wants you gone.”

An assistant handed Eugene a disposable cup of water.

He took a sip and went on, “Lydia, when you decided to leave Apex and go solo, I wondered if it had been too easy for you to rise to the top in recent years, almost making you forget how tough that first year was.

“You thought I helped you bear the burden of drinking that alcohol back then, because I believed in your courage and determination. I like comrades who fight alongside me. Your actions that year made me see a bit of a heroine in you.

“But you’ve changed. You’ve become someone I don’t recognize.

“What makes you think I would help an outsider like you over my own people?”

Lydia mumbled, “An outsider…”

Eugene replied, “You’ve run out of career luck. Your judgment of men is just as poor. Hollis might have a bureaucratic father, but he’s arrogant and useless. With his father holding him down, he’ll never amount to anything. I warned you about him. I almost wanted to brand ‘jerk’ on his forehead, but I couldn’t stop a woman determined to jump into a trap.

“I can’t help you, Lydia. You’ve brought yourself to this downfall step by step.” Eugene nodded, looking tired. “Yes, just as I predicted, and it’s just as tragic.”

Lydia clenched her fists, her eyes filled with rage. “Then why are you here? Why did you come?”

Eugene set the water cup on the table. He admitted, “Of course, I came to see you fall.

“Did you think I was here to help you?

“Lydia, I lifted you up step by step. Now seeing you fall, it pains me more than anyone, but I know you brought this upon yourself.

“The day you left Apex four years ago shattered our bond. I’ve seen you at your peak, and now I won’t miss your lowest moment.

“Now that I’ve seen it, let’s part ways.”

With that, Eugene turned and left the hospital room.

His assistant stood stunned, not reacting.

They had thought Eugene came to help them, but never expected…

Eugene was here to deliver his final farewell.

Lydia had played her cards poorly. Even fate wasn’t on her side anymore.

She was so furious that she fainted again.

The assistant hurriedly pressed the call button.

“Lydia! Lydia!”

After leaving the hospital, Eugene smoked a cigarette by the roadside.

He glanced back at the hospital, stubbed out the cigarette, got in his car, and drove away.

Lydia shouldn’t have pinned her hopes on Eugene.

Eugene was no longer her ally.

In times of trouble, she thought of their bond, but when she backstabbed him with the whole team, where was that bond Eugene didn’t even buy trending topics to kick her while she was down, which was already showing mercy.

In this industry, it was a cutthroat world.

Lydia’s high profile attracted plenty of vultures.

Ophelia was the first to hire trolls to attack Lydia’s Facebook.

Soon, others followed, not just attacking Lydia but also the brands she endorsed.

This scandal was the hottest gossip at the beginning of the year. Lydia’s fallout would likely take months to recover from.

More resources would slip away.

Ophelia ruthlessly took over one of Lydia’s urban dramas.

When Ophelia tried to take down Violeta, it backfired.

But this time, there was no reversal for Lydia.

Meanwhile, on set…

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After finishing a day of filming, Violeta got into her car and headed back to the hotel.

Aster, busy scrolling through Facebook, looked up and said, “Ms. White, did you see that Lydia lost two luxury endorsements? Both contracts were terminated.”

The brands were considerate, stating that the contracts had simply expired.

Lydia, now thirty, has been in the industry for nine years.

The brands hadn’t abandoned her.

The contracts were indeed up for renewal, but Lydia’s recent scandal had deterred them from renewing.

No brand wanted an artist with a tainted reputation.

Unflattering photos of her from all angles are now flooding Facebook. For a female celebrity, such a blow to her image can be devastating.

Violeta wasn’t surprised by the news.

Every artist has a peak period. No one stays on top forever.

Even though she was at the height of her career now, she knew that her time would come.

However, she wouldn’t let herself fade away in disgrace like

Lydia. After she achieved everything she set out to do, she’d retire on her own terms.

Lydia’s scandal raged for two weeks before new gossip took over.

Many fans left, but the ones who stayed were loyal.

Three months later, the filming of ‘The Island’ wrapped up, marking the beginning of summer.

Violeta always took a break after finishing a movie.

This time, it coincided with Kaylee’s birthday.

Kaylee didn’t have many friends in Quinton, but she was close

to Polly on set, so she invited her to the birthday celebration.

Polly happily bought a gift and joined them.

The party was held at the Pet Haven sanctuary.

They set up a picnic on the grassy area in front of the orange grove.

Kaylee had volunteered at Pet Haven before and knew many of the staff.

The only celebrities present were Violeta and Polly.

To celebrate, the staff had washed all the dogs.

Every dog was now adorably clean, wearing little birthday hats, sticking out their tongues, and wagging their tails happily.

Ever since Violeta entrusted Tuna’s mating affair to Zoren, it had been staying at the sanctuary and had bonded well with the other dogs.

Violeta seized the opportunity and toured the Pet Haven.

It was well-maintained, with the villagers growing oranges on the hillside.

The lush green mountains and the golden oranges made a picturesque scene, enhanced by the presence of the pets.

They had a wonderful birthday celebration.

As they were leaving, Zoren handed Kaylee a basket of golden oranges.

“We never give away our oranges, but Zoren seems to make exceptions,” one of the staff members joked.

Kaylee blushed.

Violeta chuckled and teased, “Zoren, why didn’t you give me any oranges? Do you have a special interest in Kaylee?”

Her words made the atmosphere instantly awkward.

Kaylee’s already red face turned even redder.

The staff laughed and dispersed to continue their work.

Zoren chuckled and said self-deprecatingly, “Oh, I’m just a worker. How could I possibly deserve a big star?”

Kaylee mumbled, “I’m not a big star either.”

Polly covered her mouth, laughing. “Violeta, let’s get in the car and wait for Kaylee. I think they have something to talk about.”

“Okay,” Violeta agreed.

She quickly approached Zoren and whispered, “Bro, I’m rooting for you. Good luck.”

With that, Violeta and Polly got into the car.

Orange trees and flowers surrounded the Pet Haven base, which was located halfway up a mountain.

Since there were no streetlights, the workers had hung star-shaped lights on the plants, creating a cosy atmosphere.

For Kaylee’s birthday, they added some red lights to the starry ones.

The road leading down from the sanctuary had the car parked on it.

Kaylee and Zoren stood at the entrance, facing each other, with Zoren holding a basket of oranges.

Back in school, Zoren had his share of youthful days.

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Except for Jasper, who changed girlfriends most frequently, Zoren was the second of the four…

So he wasn’t some naive kid.

Kaylee was a decent girl and had better choices, so Zoren worried about holding her back.

Other than giving her some oranges, he didn’t do much else.

Although Violeta had clearly hinted at it earlier, Zoren felt it wouldn’t work out.

He handed the oranges to Kaylee and said, “What are you standing around for? Hurry up; you can get down the mountain safely before it gets completely dark.”

With that, Zoren walked away.

Kaylee looked at the oranges in her hand, feeling a bit annoyed, and shouted, “Hey!”

Zoren turned back. “What?”

Kaylee picked up an orange from the basket and threw it at Zoren. She asked, “Is this it?”

Zoren grabbed the orange, his eyes darkening for a moment before he grinned mischievously. He asked, “What else? Kaylee, I have significant plans; there is no time for romantic matters.

Please refrain from disrupting my course. Take the oranges and go down the mountain.”

Kaylee pouted, hands on her hips, and chided, “I’m not some big star; you think I came to this godforsaken place to do volunteer work because I love hard labour?”

“Oh, then why are you here?”

“Of course, because I like the dogs here!”

Zoren nodded. He peeled the orange, started eating it, and said, “Got it.”

Kaylee was offended by his stupidity. She picked up the basket of oranges and turned away.

While eating the orange, Zoren watched Kaylee’s back. He thought about it and shouted, “Hey, there are so many dogs here; which one do you like the most? Next time you come, I’ll have them bathed and smelling lovely for you.”

Kaylee rolled her eyes.

“Stupid Zoren! You should go home and wash yourself; you smell like a dog!”

As a result, she disappeared into the sunset, got in the car after going downhill, and drove away from the mountainside.

Zoren sniffed his jacket.

“Do I really smell like a dog?”

A passing worker carrying a rake overheard and commented.

“Hey Zoren, do you think Kaylee meant that you’re her favourite dog?”

Zoren was speechless.

Thanks a lot.

The time passed quickly.

Violeta’s vacation ended, and she returned to work.

In the morning, a text message popped up.

Hayden shared a song named ‘Promise’.

Violeta put on her headphones and listened to it all day.

She particularly liked a line from the lyrics. ‘Who would be willing to change and leave you behind?’

That night, she replied to Hayden.

‘Mr. Hayden, what’s your take on it?’

The next morning, she saw Hayden’s reply while brushing her teeth.

A screenshot of a lyric was included. ‘To meet you in this lifetime used up all my luck.’

Then he wrote, ‘The transfer order came through; I’m coming back in July.’

Violeta paused for a moment, only hearing the buzzing of her electric toothbrush.

Hayden was making his way back to Quinston.

Before she could respond, the screen suddenly changed and displayed a call interface.

The caller ID was ‘The eldest son of the Frosts’.

She quickly answered, “Hello.”

“Are you up?”

His clear voice came through the phone.

Violeta spat out the foam and inquired, “Hey, how did you anticipate that I would be awake at this hour?”

Hayden said, “You went to bed early last night.”

Violeta replied, “Haha, a celebrity needs her beauty sleep, you know. Staying up late ruins my skin.

“You’re really moving back by July?”

Violeta counted her fingers.

Just two more months.

Hayden replied, “Yes, I still need to wrap up a few things here.”

Violeta asked curiously, “What’s your position when you come back? Working with your Dad?”

Hayden replied, “No, I’ll be working at the branch office.”

Violeta asked, “At the bank, huh? Not bad. It looks like you’ll be managing my money.”

Hayden paused for a moment, then he said, “That’s quite a lot of money.”

Violeta replied, “Of course.

“What day exactly? Do you want me to throw you a welcome party?”

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Hayden said, “I’m not exactly sure, but I should be able to make it to the set on time.”

Violeta felt a twinge of disappointment. She said, “Alright, work comes first. I’m busy, too. Oh, my assistant is calling; I have to go. The car downstairs is waiting for me.”

Hayden gave a quick affirmative.

Violeta switched the call to Aster.

Aster asked, “Ms. White, are you up?”

Today, Violeta was moving a bit slower than usual, making Aster think she hadn’t gotten up yet.

Violeta’s voice was bright and energetic, “Yes, I’m up. I got delayed by a call, but I’m coming down now.”

“Alright,” Aster replied.

Violeta quickly applied some skincare, changed her clothes, and headed out the door.

As she got into the car, she remembered that Hayden’s return coincided with the scheduled premiere of her new drama in July.

She wondered which would come first, the premiere or his arrival.

The drama ‘Firelight’ starring Hattie and Alaric premiered on a local channel. It quickly gained popularity as a romantic series with appealing leads.

Brands that had terminated contracts with Lydia started looking for new celebrities to collaborate with Tony.

Ophelia’s team secured some of these opportunities.

While others went to top-tier actresses. Violeta received an offer from a luxury brand, but another luxury brand was still searching for the right fit.

The competition between Zelena and Hattie was fierce, with both teams vying for dominance.

They never expected Tracy to swoop in and snatch the deal after finishing ‘Sea Breeze’.

Tracy’s last-minute win stunned both Zelena and Hattie’s teams, making Tracy a new rival to both.

Originally, Zelena and Hattie were fierce rivals.

However, Tracy seized this opportunity, forcefully inserting herself into their rivalry and becoming a thorn in both teams’ sides.

Apex Entertainment was delighted.

Their two newly promoted actresses were top-tier, essentially two money trees.

Violeta, however, was an all-around actress. She was the top, the queen.

Despite her hard work, Tracy was still a step behind Violeta. Her luck and skills didn’t quite measure up, even though she gave it her all.

Winnie benefited from Tracy’s success and was poised to become Apex’s next top manager in the coming years.

Could Apex’s two top managers become three?

Industry insiders speculated and placed their bets.

In mid-month, Violeta attended a fashion show.

She wore a stunning black gown on the red carpet, exuding confidence and grace.

Reflecting on Violeta’s debut year on the red carpet, her transformation was remarkable.

Hattie, who had also attended, was basking in the spotlight thanks to ‘Firelight’.

The show was a hit romance drama, bringing her and Alaric considerable fame. Hattie successfully secured a major cosmetics line, and their foundation ad was prominently displayed across major apps. The brand had invested heavily.

Opening any mainstream app, one could see Hattie’s face.

It seemed the pressure from the Ridges had eased, allowing Hattie to enjoy a resurgence.

Because of this drama, Hattie and Alaric frequently engaged in fan service on Facebook.

They frequently posted content that delighted their fans.

The public speculated about whether they were really together, but neither team responded to the rumours.

The fans went wild with excitement.

Hattie’s popularity skyrocketed.

Alaric rose from a third-tier actor to a notable star. Whether his fame would last was uncertain, but he had experienced a taste of fame.

This situation benefitted everyone involved.

‘Firelight’ was one of the year’s best TV dramas.

Hattie and Violeta sat together in the front row at the fashion show. A photographer snapped a photo of them.

Violeta looked calmly at the camera, a slight smile on her lips.

Hattie, with her shoulders slightly exposed, sat back to make her face appear smaller.

By evening, Facebook users had shared the photo over a hundred thousand times.

Fans raved in the comments.

‘Ahhhh, Violeta looks stunning! My goddess has such an air of sophistication now.’

Chapter 489

‘You look so beautiful, Hattie. You should act more so we can enjoy more of your work. I rewatched ‘The Chosen One’ and realized how well it was made, though it’s a pity it didn’t become a hit!’

‘In group photos, you can see just how small Hattie’s face is compared to others.’

‘Violeta’s features are so delicate. I wish I could look like her in my next life.’

‘Sob! Sob! Who can understand this feeling? This is exactly how I imagined myself growing up!’

‘Isn’t it because Hattie is sitting farther back, making her face appear smaller? It’s difficult to tell, and I wonder if she did it on purpose.’

Backstage after the fashion show, Violeta posed for a photo with the brand owner and the designer, leaning slightly towards them and flashing a charming smile at the camera.

The designer was clearly impressed with Violeta. She said, “Violeta, next time we get a chance, you must wear one of my designs.”

Violeta responded, “I’d love to.”

After a brief chat, Violeta returned backstage and removed the brand’s jewelry.

Aster handed her a large thermos cup and poured her a drink, saying, “Ms. White, I think I noticed something interesting.”

“Oh?” Violeta replied.

Aster lowered her voice and said, “When I went to the parking lot to get the thermos, I think I saw Alaric.”

“Alaric? I didn’t see him in the front row earlier.”

“Exactly. Despite not receiving an invitation to the fashion show, I spotted him in the parking lot.

“Are you sure?” Violeta asked.

“I’m pretty sure. I trust my eyes.” Aster recalled, “When I went to get the thermos from the car, I noticed a car in the corner of the parking lot. At first, I thought it was a paparazzi car, so I looked a bit closer.”

“Then, someone flicked a cigarette out of a slightly open window. Inside, I saw a man. It was Alaric.”

Violeta paused in thought.

With so many paparazzi frequently following Violeta, Felix, and Aster developed sharp observational skills.

Any suspicious vehicle caught Aster’s attention.

Paparazzi had to frequently change cars and license plates to avoid detection.

Aster even remembered their license plates, making her words quite reliable.

“So it really was Alaric?” Violeta asked.

Aster affirmed, “I wouldn’t make a mistake. It was definitely him. Why would he be here if he hadn’t received an invitation to the show?

Violeta said nothing.

Aster was puzzled.

Violeta pondered, taking in the possibilities.

Alaric’s presence indicated that he was likely waiting for someone.

Who could it be?

It couldn’t be a model from the show.

Could it be Hattie?

It wasn’t surprising that Violeta thought of Hattie first. Recently, fans of the Hattie-Alaric couple have been quite active. Their show had been a successful romantic drama, much more so than Hattie’s earlier project, ‘The Moon Belongs to You.’

But Hattie and Alaric were just screen partners, right?

Could they really be together in real life?

Or perhaps Hattie was giving up on marrying into a wealthy family?

Interesting indeed.

With a curious glint in her eye, Violeta said, “Don’t worry about it. Let’s pack up and go.”

“Got it,” Aster responded.

Meanwhile, the lead actress of ‘The Lies in Winter’ had announced her new movie.

Violeta learned about it through Kaylee’s repost.

Kaylee and Evelina had worked together before and were somewhat friends, so Kaylee helped by sharing the news.

The movie ‘Paper Boat’, was a realistic urban love story about a long-term relationship.

Violeta didn’t have much of an impression of it, thinking it would be a mediocre film.

Evelina was the lead in Mason’s debut project. She had the classic girl-next-door look, pure and innocent, fitting the public’s image of a charming and uncomplicated neighbour girl.

Violeta resumed her regular engagements after finishing ‘The Island’ and began taking acting classes from a professor Irene had recommended.

At the end of the month, Zoren returned Tuna to the Whites.

He sent Violeta a message: ‘The breeding mission is complete, and I’ve brought Master Tuna back.’

Violeta nearly burst into laughter at the message.

Breeding mission.

Hilarious.

‘What about the she-wolf?’ She replied.

Chapter 490

Zoren replied: ‘The mother wolf is at the vet. They say pregnant, but we don’t know how many pups yet. It’ll be a while before we find out. The vet asked what you’ll do with the pups after birth.’

Violeta thought for a moment and replied: ‘Release them back into the wild.’

In that manner, the wolf pack would fulfil its duty to propagate.

Zelena sustained an injury during the recording of the variety show. The news quickly trended online.

‘#Zelena Seriously Injured During Variety Show Recording’

If the injury made it to the trending list, it must be serious.

Zelena’s injury this time was also caused by falling off a horse, as fate would have it.

Her luck was worse this time.

While running, the horse threw Zelena off.

To be exact, Zelena failed to hold onto the reins. The horse’s speed flung her off.

Despite wearing protective gear, the force of the fall severely strained her back, causing serious ligament damage.

The trending topic quickly turned into a siege on the variety show ‘Friendly Strangers’ by Zelena’s fans.

‘Friendly Strangers’ was the new show Zelena had just started recording over the weekend.

Such a severe accident had already occurred.

Zelena’s back had an old injury, and this new injury aggravated it, necessitating complete bed rest.

Moreover, this injury would likely cause permanent damage.

She would need at least six months of bed rest, unable to engage in strenuous activities.

The show ‘Friendly Strangers’ urgently released an official statement.

They promised to cover all of Zelena’s subsequent medical expenses and assured that their safety measures were compliant.

But why did Zelena fall off the horse?

They also stated that they had asked Zelena beforehand if she could ride a horse.

Zelena had affirmed that she could, having learned on a movie set.

As a result, the production team allowed her to ride.

But accidents happen unexpectedly.

Zelena might have fallen off the horse for a variety of reasons, including improper handling or a startled horse. They promised further investigation.

The production team repeatedly stated that they would take full responsibility and not shirk it.

However, despite the statement, some fans remained unconvinced.

Fans attacked the production team-

‘How could Zelena just fall off the horse? Are those items trash?’

‘There must be something wrong with the show’s safety measures. Zelena has never sustained injuries on previous shows. We must thoroughly investigate this new show.’

The production team had to bear the brunt of this incident.

Firstly, Zelena had previously fallen off a horse while filming a drama, resulting in a spinal injury. She had been impatient to return to the set, so her injury hadn’t fully healed.

Secondly, the previous experience left Zelena mentally scarred regarding horses.

During the recording of ‘Friendly Strangers’, Zelena pushed herself too hard. When the horse started running, she failed to hold the reins tightly, resulting in a heavy fall.

This led to the tragic incident.

This was Zelena’s second accident on horseback.

Although Zelena’s personal reasons played a part, the production team couldn’t escape the backlash.

After all, Zelena was a popular actress.

If not handled well, this incident would greatly impact the show’s future.

When Hattie heard about Zelena’s accident, her first reaction was joy.

Hattie and Zelena’s teams were in fierce competition.

They were archenemies. Her troubled rival made Hattie very happy, almost ready to pop champagne in celebration.

Upon learning that Zelena would need six months of bed rest, Hattie eagerly instructed her team to contact Zelena’s upcoming engagements and see if they could take over some of them.

Since Zelena needed to rest, she wouldn’t be able to fulfil many engagements. Hattie decided to seize this opportunity without hesitation.

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