Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 521, to 530]] – Daisy Novels  

Chapter 521

Violeta’s cheeks flushed slightly as she pressed her lips together. She asked, “Hayden, why didn’t you tell me you came back early? You know, our agreement wasn’t strictly for five years. If a better opportunity comes along, you shouldn’t pass it up.”

Hayden smiled when he heard that.

“And my answer is the same as before. How do you tell what’s better in my eyes?

“I see things others can’t.”

Hayden didn’t want Violeta to feel burdened, so he added, “I didn’t come back just for you. I honestly missed home. I wasn’t used to the food or the environment in Newham. I wanted to come back to the place where I grew up. Is that wrong?”

Violeta sighed and said, “No, it’s not.”

She knew this was just an excuse from Hayden.

Violeta didn’t dwell on it but quietly made a mental note.

“Oh, by the way, I might be joining a new production soon. This one’s going to take a long time.”

Hayden raised an eyebrow and asked, “Hmm?”

Violeta bent over. She leaned her arms against the railing and hung herself in an inverted U shape.

She said, her voice broken and intermittent, “The company is investing in a movie. It’s a major production that will take at least two years to film. I’m not sure if I’ll get the role, but I’m pretty confident. Hehe, maybe I’m getting a bit overconfident. I was supposed to go to a company event today, but I skipped it. I’m sure Eugene will cover for me.”

Violeta looked up at Hayden from below.

From her angle, his image appeared upside down.

Hayden patted her back and pressed her skirt down. He urged, “Stand up now. I don’t want you to fall.”

Violeta quickly stood upright, draped her arms over Hayden’s shoulders, leaning close to his ear, and whispered,

“Do you have…

Hayden’s back stiffened at the question. His hand tightened around Violeta’s waist.

Later, Hayden drove Violeta back to Liberty Grove.

As he dropped her off, Violeta suggested they visit his place.

Hayden led her upstairs to the Sky Garden, and through the glass, Violeta could see her own house across the way.

“From here, it’s just as close.”

“Vio.”

Hayden handed her a cup of rich, aromatic coffee. Violeta took a sip and then said, “Why don’t I move in with you?”

Hayden replied, “I should move to your place. This apartment isn’t really set up for long-term living. Zoren still comes by sometimes to store things. He’s practically turned it into his backup storage.”

In one corner, there were bags of cat food stacked up.

The people from Zoren’s animal rescue base would stop by the city center to resupply when they came to rescue animals. It was convenient for them.

Hayden had returned to Quinston, where he was currently living with his parents.

If Violeta were to move in, Hayden figured he’d need to renovate the apartment and had Zoren clear out his stuff.

Now that they were officially together, both of their families were aware. Therefore, living together was only natural.

Violeta nodded and said, “That works. You can move to my place.”

She set the coffee cup down and wrapped her arms around Hayden’s waist, resting her chin on his shoulder.

“Are you sure you don’t have that at home?”

Hayden’s eyes darkened slightly, and he warned, “Stop messing around.”

Violeta stood on her tiptoes and kissed his chin playfully. She pointed out, “Hayden, you’re 28 this year, you know.”

Hayden lowered his gaze, his lips brushing against her nose. He challenged, “You want to try?”

Violeta’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and she said eagerly, “Sure.”

Hayden pressed her against the glass. He lowered his head to meet her lips and nibbled gently.

The edge of his glasses dug into her nose, so she reached up to remove them. Their gazes intertwined, and the tension in the air became almost tangible, his warmth unmistakable.

Hayden effortlessly lifted Violeta.

In the next moment, they were on the bed.

But he only teased her a little.

Ten minutes later, Violeta found herself at the door of her own apartment, while Hayden stood beside her without his coat.

He held her bag, which he handed to her. “Go on, head inside.”

Violeta pouted slightly and grumbled, “Hayden, you’re really no fun.”

Hayden chuckled. His shoulders shook and his eyes filled with a mix of amusement and affection as he looked at her.

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“Vio, I didn’t expect you to be in such a rush.

“Can’t wait to inspect the goods, huh?”

Violeta playfully poked Hayden’s shoulder with her finger.

“You’re such a coward!”

Hayden pressed the doorbell for her, and the housekeeper quickly came to open the door.

“No rush. Once I move in, we’ll have plenty of chances to see who’s the real coward.”

As the door opened, Gabriela greeted them respectfully, “Welcome back, Ms. Violeta and Mr. Hayden.”

Violeta stepped inside and turned to Hayden. She asked, “Want to come in for a bit?”

Hayden replied, “Nah, I’ve got to go pick up some things.”

Violeta teased, “Typical!

“Alright, then, I’ll give Eugene a call later. I’ll wait for you to move in.”

“Sure.”

The door slowly closed behind her.

Hayden turned around. He pulled out his phone as he walked and dialed Zoren’s number.

Someone had called Zoren over to assist with packing.

Hayden also arranged for a moving company to handle his belongings and transport them to Violeta’s place.

Zoren was the first to find out that Hayden and Violeta had made progress. He happily went to help with the move.

At the networking event, Eugene had already located Mason’s lounge.

He knocked on the door with a bottle of red wine and two glasses.

Mason hadn’t expected anyone to visit him, and when he opened the door to see Eugene, he politely declined. “I’m sorry, but I really can’t drink.”

Typically, a statement like that was a polite way of refusing.

Anyone who caught it would know it wasn’t a good time to interrupt.

After Mason said this, he began to close the door, but Eugene blocked it with his foot.

“Mr. Mason, I’m Violeta’s manager.”

Violeta’s manager?

Mason paused for a moment and looked more closely. He asked, “Violeta isn’t supposed to be here today, is she?”

Eugene smiled and said, “You’re right, Violeta couldn’t make it today because of other commitments, so she asked me to visit on her behalf.”

Mason had a good impression of Violeta.

A few years back, Violeta was the only artist who promoted his first movie on her social media.

At that time, Violeta had already gained considerable popularity, and the attention she brought was significant.

Mason thought that if it hadn’t been for Violeta’s help in generating buzz, his first movie might not have had as much box office success. No matter how you looked at it, Violeta had played an important role.

Therefore, compared to other actors, Mason was more inclined to befriend Violeta.

He opened the door wider and said, “Come in.”

Eugene smiled and successfully entered Mason’s lounge.

He claimed he was on cold medicine.

Eugene wasn’t the only one who had guessed it; many people had.

But they hadn’t openly exposed it.

After entering the room, Eugene set down the wine and glasses. He asked, “How about a drink, Mr. Mason?”

Mason waved him off and said, “I’m not drinking. I don’t like it.”

The part about not liking alcohol was true, but claiming he was sick was just an excuse.

Since that was the case, Eugene didn’t push.

…..

“Let’s get straight to it. I wanted to ask what you think about Violeta playing the lead in your new movie. Do you think she’d be a good fit?”

Mason leaned back in his chair and said, “Violeta is an excellent actress. I’ve seen all her work from the past few years, and it’s been outstanding. I’m particularly interested in her upcoming drama. I’d be more than thrilled to work with her.”

Mason’s words were a strong endorsement of Violeta.

Eugene poured himself a glass of wine and said, “Mr. Mason, thank you for your confidence in Violeta. Just for that, I’ll down this glass in your honor.”

Mason stopped him. “Hold on to that. I said I’m willing to work with Violeta, but she’ll still need to audition.”

Eugene nodded and said, “Of course. I’ll make sure she knows to prepare for the audition.”

Later that evening, Violeta called Eugene to ask how the networking event had gone.

Eugene told her that Mason was very impressed with her, and she had a good chance of landing the role after the audition.

This success was largely due to Violeta’s excellent work over the last few years.

Violeta had also made a strong impression on Mason because of their previous collaboration.

Suddenly, Violeta had a question and asked Eugene over the phone, “Eugene, every director has their muse. Logically, Evelina was the actress Mason chose for his first film, so she must possess qualities he favors. Isn’t Evelina also a strong contender for this lead role?”

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Eugene said, “Yeah, Evelina does have quite a few advantages, but it’s strange. Today at the party, Evelina tried to offer a drink to Mason, but he turned her down. So, she switched targets and started cozying up to the CEO instead.”

Violeta was taken aback. “Who?”

Eugene replied, “Our CEO, Jasper Weekley.”

“What?!” Impressive.

Jasper was notorious for changing girlfriends frequently without getting emotionally attached. His reputation was well known among the rich kids and the study-abroad circles.

It made sense for Evelina to set her sights on Jasper, but her strategy seemed baffling.

If she already had a significant advantage with Mason, why would she go through the trouble of pursuing Jasper instead?

Jasper might be generous when dating, but he never kept anyone around for long.

Even if Evelina did manage to hook up with him, she wouldn’t last more than a month at most.

Was she hoping to become the movie’s female lead by relying on Jasper?

There was a straightforward path ahead, yet Evelina chose to take a more complicated one.

Violeta thought it was suspicious.

Eugene’s next words were a revelation. He said, “Do you think it’s possible that Evelina realized she wouldn’t get any special treatment from Mason, so she decided to go after the CEO instead? But why wouldn’t she have an advantage with Mr. Mason? It doesn’t make sense.”

Violeta thought about it, but couldn’t figure it out.

How did Evelina manage to land the lead role in The Lies in Winter?

“Forget it. We’ll see how it plays out. Eugene, when’s the audition?”

“At the end of the month.”

“Got it.”

Her drama was set to air soon.

There has been a significant online promotional push recently, releasing a lot of behind-the-scenes footage.

Even Zelena’s team, which had been quiet for a while, joined in the promotion and shared several posts on social media.

Eugene asked, “Beauty, how did your day go?”

Violeta replied, “It went well. I took him to meet my parents. Everyone was happy, and the atmosphere was great.”

On the other end of the line, Eugene rubbed his chin. He thought Violeta’s boyfriend might be a lot better than the guy

Lydia was dating.

Eugene felt reassured because she had already introduced him

to her parents, knowing they were the best people to screen her future husband.

“Alright, let’s leave it at that. I’ll keep you posted if anything comes up. Tomorrow, just follow your regular schedule.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up, Violeta set her phone down and paced in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. She was deep in thought.

The housekeeper walked in with a plate of freshly washed strawberries. Tuna was wagging its tail and followed closely behind, hoping to share in the treat.

“Ms. Violeta, have some strawberries.”

Violeta was deep in contemplation, her expression troubled. Gabriela asked, “Is something bothering you?”

Violeta sighed and said, “Yeah, I just can’t figure something out.”

She could understand Evelina’s motives but not her approach.

Violeta tried to recall whether Evelina had indeed played the lead in The Lies in Winter in her previous life.

Why would Evelina abandon her own advantage and pursue Jasper?

As far as Violeta could remember, Evelina was indeed the lead actress in that movie.

In her past life, Violeta had also gone through a rough patch. She had watched this heartwarming, healing film.

Evelina was definitely the lead.

Violeta picked up a strawberry and took a bite.

“Ms. Silverleaf, do you think someone would abandon their advantage and take a different path to achieve their goal?”

Gabriela responded, “Is that what’s troubling you, Miss?

“Actually, it’s not that difficult to understand. Perhaps what you perceive as an advantage isn’t perceived that way by them. Your perspectives are different, so you perceive things differently.”

Gabriela’s words enlightened Violeta.

She had assumed that Evelina’s advantage was her role in the first film, likely making her Mason’s muse.

If she looked beyond that assumption, maybe Evelina wasn’t Mason’s first choice after all.

Even though Evelina led Mason’s first film, she may not have been the first choice. If so, her advantage as a muse would vanish.

Violeta smiled and said, “You’re right, Ms. Silverleaf. That makes perfect sense.”

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“It seems like I really need to look into how the casting for this movie was done back then.”

Violeta gave Tuna the half-eaten strawberry.

Then, she grabbed her phone and dialed Kaylee’s number, hoping to get some details about the movie’s production.

Kaylee had been part of the movie, so she definitely knew more than Violeta could guess on her own.

When Kaylee picked up, Violeta found some unexpected information.

Kaylee confirmed Violeta’s suspicions.

She was absolutely right.

Before Evelina’s casting, another actress was a perfect fit for Mason’s lead role.

Unfortunately, this person went through a traumatic event, suffered severe psychological damage, and ended up withdrawing from the entertainment industry altogether.

That person was Ava Sharp, a classmate who had been in the same year as Evelina.

Kaylee recalled, “I remember when I passed the interview and was called in for the audition, there was a tall, slender girl in line with me. After her audition, Mason kept her behind to discuss the role. Everyone thought she’d be the lead actress. Later, we heard something terrible happen to her, and she had to drop out of the movie.”

Violeta asked, “Do you remember what happened?”

Kaylee replied, “I’m not sure. It was a private matter, so I didn’t dig too deep. The crew didn’t talk much about her either, because she wasn’t part of the cast. After a while, no one mentioned her again.”

Violeta couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story.

Something was definitely off about the cast.

Kaylee added, “Vio, why are you asking about this? Years have passed since the creation of this movie.

Violeta answered, “Kay, there’s an audition for The Golden Age at the end of the month. You should try it out. Maybe you can land a role.”

Kaylee was surprised. “Really? That’s awesome! I’ll get ready.”

After a few more words of encouragement, Violeta ended the call.

She immediately opened her laptop and started searching the film academy forums, hoping to dig up some gossip about Ava.

The incident had happened years ago, and hardly anyone was discussing it online anymore.

Even the older posts about it seemed to have been scrubbed clean.

From the few remaining clues, Violeta pieced together what might have happened to Ava.

Ava’s family wasn’t well off; her grandmother had kidney failure, and her parents were both working-class.

Therefore, Ava took on a part-time sales job during her university days to help support her family.

The tragedy struck one evening after work. Coworkers persuaded Ava to visit a karaoke bar, where a group of thugs drugged and assaulted her.

The incident caused a huge uproar. Ava reported it to the police, but the school didn’t want the scandal to spread, so they deleted many of the forum posts and set up filters to block any mentions.

Because of this ordeal, Ava lost the chance to sign the movie contract.

Even if she had, she wouldn’t have been in any state to perform.

The event devastated her. She took two years off from school, during which her grandmother passed away. Ava only managed to graduate last year.

What happened to Ava would have been a crushing blow to anyone.

Violeta felt deep sympathy for her.

After some digging, Violeta found a blurry photo of Ava on the forum. Despite the poor quality, it was clear that Ava was

strikingly beautiful, with bold yet refined features.

Ava had studied art, and she had a natural artsy vibe.

Violeta sent the photo to Kaylee, who confirmed it.

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“Yes, that’s her. She’s even more beautiful in person-tall and slender with an amazing presence. We all thought she’d be the lead, but it’s such a shame she didn’t get the role.”

Violeta then found a picture of Evelina on Facebook and compared it to Ava’s.

Both women had similar styles. Ava often wore white, and so did Evelina.

They both had their hair parted in the middle.

At first glance, they did look somewhat alike, but upon closer inspection, their features were different.

Evelina had sweeter, more delicate features, which limited her versatility as an actress.

In contrast, Ava’s looks were more dynamic-she could pull off both sweet and strong roles, and she had a grace that Evelina lacked.

As Violeta studied Ava’s photo, she tapped her fingers rhythmically on the desk, deep in thought.

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First, there was the matter with Alaric, and now Violeta had discovered something about Ava.

Evelina, it seems that every turning point in your life comes with a sacrifice.

Is it just a coincidence?

Violeta let out a knowing smile.

The last thing she believed was a coincidence.

The next day, she followed her usual schedule.

Hayden messaged her, letting her know he had already arranged for someone to help him move.

Violeta responded, “Got it, Hade. From now on, you’ll be in charge of keeping the bed warm.”

Hayden replied slowly, “As long as you cooperate, we won’t

need to warm the bed to stay cozy.”

Violeta was in the car when she received his message, and she almost spat out the water she was drinking.

Who would’ve thought that the usually serious Hayden could be this witty?

Violeta had noticed that the last time they kissed, his ears had turned red.

In her previous life, Violeta hadn’t experienced love or its intoxicating sweetness.

In this life, she found herself enjoying the thrill of making someone as reserved as Hayden blush.

It felt a little awkward, but also kind of exhilarating.

Aside from that, they had already met each other’s parents. Hayden was her man now, so why hold back?

Violeta chuckled to herself.

Sitting next to her, Aster wiped the water off her face.

Then she saw Violeta staring at the screen with a mischievous smile. Nervously, she asked, “Ms. White? Are you okay? Why are you suddenly smiling like that?”

“Aster, there are things you just wouldn’t understand,” Violeta replied, putting away her phone.

Aster finished wiping her face and asked, “Is it good news?”

Violeta nodded and said, “Indeed, it is. My brother is getting married.”

Aster’s eyes widened in surprise and delight. “Oh! Really?”

Niall had recently met with Elaine’s parents, and the families had been discussing the wedding. Irene had been busy selecting an auspicious date to plan their wedding.

After the wedding, Irene would likely begin to hope for a grandchild.

Violeta smiled and nodded again. “That’s right. So in a few days,

I need to pick out a wedding gift for him. Aster, do you have any recommendations?”

Aster’s cousin had just gotten married, and she had served as a bridesmaid.

She was excited when she mentioned weddings.

Meanwhile, Winnie eagerly helped Tracy secure a role in the movie.

She had found out that Mason was a fan of the ukulele. She had gone out of her way to buy a high-quality one as a gift.

She thought Mason would accept it, but to her surprise, he returned the ukulele the next day with the packaging untouched.

This approach was a dead end.

Winnie also learned that Evelina had managed to connect with Jasper, and she had secured two promising projects within the company.

Apex Entertainment’s projects were clear-cut.

The best projects always went to Violeta first. If Violeta passed on them, then they were offered to Tracy. The two projects Evelina received were originally offered to Tracy.

In other words, Evelina had taken what was meant for Tracy.

Crossing the line like that was serious and clearly a challenge to Tracy.

Tracy might not care about the projects themselves, but she couldn’t tolerate anyone overstepping her bounds.

How could Tracy hold it any longer? She brought her assistant along and stormed into Evelina’s lounge.

As luck would have it, Evelina was in the lounge at the time.

The two had their second face-to-face confrontation.

Tracy, in her high heels, stormed in with a fierce glare. She looked down at Evelina with disdain.

“You took the Saror Cosmetics endorsement, didn’t you?”

Evelina was sitting on a stool, holding a powder compact.

She paused her movements when she heard the door open. She turned to face Tracy, her eyes gleaming with smug defiance, showing no fear at all.

“Oh? The company gave it to me. Why? Shouldn’t I have accepted it?”

Tracy sneered, “As a nobody, shouldn’t you know better than to think you could land a gig like that?”

Evelina blinked, feigning innocence. She said, “I wouldn’t know, but what can I do? I was handed the opportunity. Ms. Tracy, surely you wouldn’t get mad over something so trivial.”

Tracy narrowed her eyes and warned, “Pretending to be

innocent only works if you’ve got the looks to back it up. With your bland look and petty tricks, who do you think you’re fooling?”

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Evelina set down her powder compact and said softly, “Well, it’s still better than keeping company with an old man.”

This comment enraged Tracy.

Jasper was the young and handsome CEO. He was indeed a far better prospect than the deputy head Tracy had been cozying up to.

It was the first time anyone had dared to talk back to her so blatantly since her rise to fame. Tracy felt Evelina had completely disregarded her.

Tracy sneered coldly, and her vein was pulsing on her forehead. A flash of malice crossed her eyes. She reached out, grabbed Evelina’s hair, and yanked forward with such force that Evelina’s entire body lurched.

“Arghhh!”

Evelina cried out in pain.

Jenny and Shania were standing nearby. They rushed forward and shouted, “Tracy, what do you think you’re doing?”

Tracy didn’t spare them a glance. With her other hand, she slapped Evelina’s face and chided, “Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to me so rudely? In terms of experience, you’re the lowest in the company. In terms of status, you have no right to even speak in front of me. When I won the New Actor Award, you weren’t even on the radar. If you’re going to play the innocent, then commit to it. What’s the point of backing down? halfway? Since you can’t seem to do things right, let me teach you how!”

Tracy let go and flung Evelina aside.

The force of the throw was immense; her fingers were tangled with strands of Evelina’s hair, which she discarded with disgust.

Evelina’s body slammed into the dressing table, and her scalp stung with sharp pain.

When Evelina had ended up in such a pitiful state, Tracy felt a sense of satisfaction. She disdainfully added, “Act like the little mouse you are, won’t you? After all, you did crawl out of the gutter. Who are you pretending to be in front of me?”

With that, she scanned the room’s decor.

After Violeta had moved upstairs, Evelina had taken over her lounge. The space had lost all traces of Violeta, and it was now filled with Evelina’s assistants’ garish decorations, leaving no sign of its former elegance.

“You think just because you’ve moved into this room, you can be like her? When you reach her level, you can come and take what is mine. Until then, don’t blame me for cutting off those claws of yours.”

Leaving that threat hanging, Tracy turned and walked out of the room.

She hadn’t expected to run into Violeta’s team just as she rounded the corner.

Violeta exchanged a glance with Tracy, who rolled her eyes subtly as they brushed past each other.

Violeta walked to the room’s door and glanced inside before continuing down the hallway.

Jenny closed the door behind her.

Shania rushed to Evelina’s side and asked, “Evie, are you okay?”

Evelina’s eyes were reddened with anger. She swept everything off the table onto the floor and shouted furiously, “Why did you two just stand there like idiots? How could you watch her bully me?”

Shania and Jenny exchanged glances. “Evie, we want to help, but she’s a big star. If we did anything to her, it could ruin us. Besides, she didn’t really do anything; she just pulled out a few hairs.”

Their voices trailed off.

In times of crisis, people naturally thought of their own interests first, and it was difficult to blame them for that.

Evelina was furious. Her fists clenched so tightly that her nails broke, though in her rage, she didn’t feel the pain.

Indeed, who could have predicted that Tracy would storm into the lounge and start a fight?

And now Evelina had no way to retaliate against her.

Tracy Connor!

Just wait, I’m not going to let this go.

Violeta and Aster entered the break room at the end of the hallway.

Wearing a baseball cap, Violeta stood by the cabinet and selected her favorite tea with her usual calm expression.

Aster, holding a mug, muttered, “Ms. Tracy is something else, storming into Evelina’s room and attacking her. If this blows up, even she won’t be able to escape the fallout.”

Violeta chose a tea bag and waved it at Aster with a small smile.

“Tracy won’t get into trouble. If she’s bold enough to pull that off, don’t you think she’s already considered the consequences?”

If she had the nerve to do that, it was because she could handle whatever came next.

In this industry, anyone who made it to the top was no fool.

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Tracy was never one to play nice.

When she signed her contract, she was bold enough to mock Violeta.

Every step Tracy had taken to reach her current position had been her own doing. She found her own backers and carved out her own path.

If it hadn’t been for the support Violeta received from her family, Tracy would have had a much easier time at the company.

Evelina had underestimated Tracy. She assumed Tracy was someone who could be easily bullied, but Tracy was quick to teach her a lesson.

Violeta handed a tea bag to Aster as she asked, “What’s Tracy’s current status in the industry?”

“She’s an A-lister,” Aster replied.

Given her current screen presence and the roles she’s been landing, Tracy was undoubtedly an A-list actress.

Although she wasn’t at the same level of top-tier stardom as Violeta, she had amassed a decent following on social media before her debut. After starring in The Blind Detective, she had made a name for herself, overshadowing Hattie’s performance.

Later, Tracy gained a wealthy backer. The projects she took on were of high quality.

Although none of them were massive hits, her work stood the test of time and had a lasting impact.

The film and television opportunities Tracy received were quite remarkable, solidifying her position as an A-list actress.

With Violeta suppressing her, Tracy had to fight even harder to make her mark.

After Violeta, Tracy was the only artist who debuted around the same time without major flaws.

Her film roles, variety shows, and fashion endorsements, combined with her overall commercial value, were all commendable…

In comparison, Zelena had high popularity, but her film career was average. Who knows what will happen after Spring in Moon City airs?

However, many of her scenes were heavily edited, so there was a chance she might receive more criticism than praise.

Violeta chuckled.

“Tracy is an A-lister, while Evelina is at best a C-lister artist. Even if the company wants to promote her, they can’t elevate her overnight. The company is all about profit. They wouldn’t jeopardize an A-lister cash cow for a C-lister actress. Even if Evelina complains, what can she do? She’ll just have to swallow her pride.”

Tracy’s confidence in dealing with Evelina stemmed from knowing that her position and commercial value in the company far outweighed Evelina’s.

Forget pulling a few strands of her hair in the lounge today; if Tracy had slapped her a few times, it wouldn’t have mattered.

If the company decided to reprimand Tracy, it would likely amount to nothing more than a mild scolding.

Aster hesitated before speaking, “Isn’t Evelina supposed to be cozying up to our CEO?”

Violeta’s smile widened at the mention.

“Oh? You think Jasper would step in for Evelina? Haha, you really don’t know him, do you?”

It wasn’t exactly ethical, but Jasper and Evelina’s relationship was purely transactional.

If Jasper was in a good mood, he might throw her a few resources; if not, he could just as easily kick her to the curb. It all depended on his whim.

It was just a fling-falling in love wasn’t part of the deal.

Aster finished preparing the tea and handed it to Violeta. She asked, “Ms. White, you went to the same school as our CEO, didn’t you? You must know him well.”

Violeta shook her head and said, “Know him? Not really. But I did witness a very accomplished heiress fall for Jasper. She ended up heartbroken, dropping out of school and moving abroad, yet she still couldn’t forget him. After seeing that, it’s simple to see the difference between someone like her and Evelina.”

The heiress Violeta referred to was Lucy, now the lead dancer of the contemporary dance group, Teop.

Despite the past grievances, Lucy was a remarkable woman. She had no shortage of high-quality suitors.

After Vivian was imprisoned, Lucy inherited her mentor’s legacy and led her dance troupe to win awards worldwide. She has since become one of the country’s leading figures in modern dance.

Was Lucy not good enough for Jasper?

No, she could have easily had someone even better.

However, matters of the heart were never straightforward.

Jasper was a wanderer at heart and impossible to tame. Violeta hadn’t yet seen anyone who could truly tie him down.

If someone as exceptional as Lucy couldn’t do it, Evelina stood even less of a chance.

Could Jasper be considered a decent man?

Women who broke up with him often said he was generous- except, of course, that he never gave his heart away.

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Although he changed girlfriends rapidly, Jasper was never the type to juggle two relationships at once.

Violeta wondered how long Evelina could stay by Jasper’s side.

As expected, it didn’t take long-less than a day.

The news of Tracy scolding Evelina spread throughout the company.

Later, Evelina went to Jasper and cried about it. Jasper simply lifted a strand of her hair, looked at it briefly, and then said gently, “It’s okay. I see your scalp isn’t even red. I know a great massage place in Quinston. You should go there to relax.”

Evelina looked at Jasper with tear-filled eyes.

Jasper’s eyes were filled with a faint smile as if he were being kind. They were close, but Evelina still felt like Jasper was miles away from her.

This type of man-wealthy and handsome-made Evelina realizes she didn’t want to end her relationship with Jasper. She wanted to stay by his side forever and prove the rumors wrong that he changed girlfriends every month. She wanted to be the most unique woman in his life.

“Jasper, am I special to you?”

Jasper turned away and took a cigar from his case. He answered, “Of course.”

Evelina bit her lip and wrapped her arms around Jasper’s waist from behind.

She had made up her mind. Evelina was determined to stay by Jasper’s side. She was no longer content with just being his girlfriend for a month.

Spring in Moon City aired its first five episodes, with three episodes released in one day.

The script was originally 78 episodes but was later edited down to 82 episodes.

Just one day after its premiere, it went viral across the internet. Short video platforms and Facebook were flooded with hashtags about the drama, with Violeta’s royalty costume being shared everywhere.

Nolan’s portrayal of the frail nobleman also sparked widespread discussion online.

Previously, Nolan had always played dashing young heroes in historical dramas. This was the first time he appeared as a sickly character.

Fans were abuzz. They were declaring the two look perfect together!

“Who can understand my feelings? I was just reading the novel, and now I need ten more dramas with this female-dominated vibe! I can watch it all.”

“Honestly, Violeta’s look in this drama is even more stunning than her role as Layla.”

“She was wicked before, but now she’s a princess embodying all the riches of the world. Oh my, I’m obsessed with this setup!”

“But just so you know, those who’ve read the original novel will tell you these two don’t end up together. It’s a tragic ending!! hope they change it in the show!”

The discussion about the drama lasted for an entire week.

Violeta and Nolan’s follower counts on Twitter skyrocketed.

As the plot deepened and more supporting characters appeared, the discussions gradually decreased. Despite this, the ratings remained high, three times higher than the second-place show!

Zelena’s team wasn’t idle either. Although she was recovering in Arlowand, her team bought her spots on trendy searches, hoping to boost her follower count.

Zelena’s early styling in the drama received positive feedback, securing her a spot in the trendy searches and garnering praise for her appearance.

Fans eagerly awaited Zelena’s return, clearly indicating that her team had invested heavily in promoting her.

After some discussion, Niall and Elaine set their wedding date for August 8th.

That evening, Irene called Violeta, asking if she had any opinions on the wedding as the sister-in-law.

Violeta said, “I don’t have any opinions. I’ll go along with whatever Elaine decides.”

The wedding should be arranged according to the bride’s preferences.

Violeta only planned to enjoy the feast and not get involved in anything else.

Irene asked, “You will be coming to your brother’s wedding, right?”

Violeta replied, “Of course.”

She had an audition at the end of the month, and August 8th was early next month.

As long as she hadn’t started filming, she would be available.

“I’ll definitely be there for Niall’s wedding. I’ll push all my schedules aside. Don’t worry, Mom.”

Irene said, “That’s a relief. I was worried you might not have time. Alright, it’s getting late. Vio, you should get some rest.”

“Okay, Mom, you should go to bed too.”

Violeta had been thinking about what to give Niall as a wedding gift.

The couple didn’t lack anything. Giving money seemed too tacky, and money was probably the last thing they needed.

After much thought, Violeta finally came up with a good idea.

She would give her blessings.

The next day, Violeta found Eugene and asked him to use his connections to create a special wedding blessing video for Niall and Elaine.

Chapter 529

The short film brought together some of the top industry stars, all well-known and beloved by the public.

It wasn’t about the monetary value, but rather the sentimental significance of collecting such a piece.

Violeta also ordered a custom-made silk fan for Elaine, which was adorned with double-sided embroidery of swans, symbolizing harmony and happiness.

By the end of the month, auditions for The Golden Age were held.

The venue was bustling with countless actors. Most of them were recent graduates from film schools and some up-and- coming talents in the industry.

Hundreds of actresses auditioned for the role of the hotel owner’s daughter.

Finally, three candidates were shortlisted. Mason had to approve each of them.

The hotel owner’s family of four held roles just as significant as the leading couple. The choice of actors was critical.

Kaylee was also auditioning for the role of the hotel owner’s daughter.

She managed to impressively secure a spot among the final three candidates through her brilliant pantomime performance, where she mimicked snacking on peanuts-fitting perfectly with the character’s personality.

For the female lead, many actresses auditioned, and Mason would personally oversee the selection.

The audition’s requirement was for the female and male leads to perform a scene together.

The challenge was that the actors had to portray a married couple with deep chemistry, despite having never worked together before.

The actors had ten minutes to prepare and select their scene partners.

Upon hearing the rules, the room fell silent; no one dared to make the first move.

The most anxious were the fresh graduates from acting schools -they were already nervous about the audition, and this added pressure felt overwhelming.

The remaining actors, those with some experience, exchanged uncertain glances.

The remaining actors, those with some experience, exchanged uncertain glances.

At his words, the actors began to stir, searching for suitable partners.

Violeta watched from the second floor. After Kaylee finished her audition, she went looking for Violeta. “Vio,” Kaylee called out.

Violeta turned to her with a smile and waved her over. She said, “Come here. Let’s watch together.”

Kaylee leaned against the railing beside her.

Violeta said, “Your pantomime just now was fantastic. How did you come up with that? Really impressive.”

Kaylee chuckled and said, “Oh, it’s nothing. I came up with it spontaneously. The character is known for being mean and kind of a foodie. She probably spends a lot of time at the front desk snacking, so I thought of incorporating that into my performance. It worked out pretty well, didn’t it?”

Violeta’s eyes sparkled with amusement. She said, “I’m sure you’ll get the part.”

Kaylee smiled and said, “I hope so. It would be amazing if I did.”

Violeta was also there to audition for the female lead, but Mason had scheduled her to audition last.

Since she arrived early, she decided to watch the other auditions from the second floor.

“Oh, by the way, my brother is getting married. Here’s an invitation,” Violeta said. She had purposefully brought it with her today; she removed the invitation from her bag and handed it to Kaylee.

Kaylee accepted it. Upon opening it, she exclaimed, “Wow, this is wonderful news! I’ll definitely be there.”

Violeta added, “I’ll give you the wedding candies later.”

Kaylee ran her fingers over the gilded edges of the invitation, admiring it passionately. She said, “If only I could have such a beautiful invitation for my wedding someday. These things are so intricate and gorgeous.”

Violeta patted her on the shoulder and said, “When you get

married, throw a big celebration, and I’ll make sure to give you a generous gift.”

Kaylee put away the invitation and said, “That’ll be a while. I think you’ll get married before I do.”

Violeta chuckled and said, “Not necessarily. I’m not in a hurry to get married.”

“Why not?” Kaylee asked, puzzled.

Violeta leaned her elbow on the railing, resting her chin on her hand. She said, “There are still so many things I want to do.”

Kaylee didn’t quite understand, but she knew that Violeta always had a plan, so she didn’t press further.

As long as Violeta was happy, that was all that mattered.

Two hours later, the stage manager came upstairs to call Violeta down for her audition. Her partner for the scene was Chad.

Chad was also with Apex Entertainment, so it made sense that he was auditioning for the male lead.

Violeta’s previous film had her paired with Chad, so it was surprising to be working together again so soon.

After a brief discussion, the two of them began their performance.

Having worked together before, Violeta and Chad shared a certain level of chemistry. Coupled with their extensive acting experience, their performance flowed smoothly and effortlessly.

Chapter 530

Mason was satisfied with both the actors’ appearances and performances, scribbling some notes on a pad.

The stage manager announced, “Thanks for all your hard work. That’s a wrap on today’s auditions.”

Mason called out, “Chad, hold on a second. Come over here.”

Violeta glanced at Chad. He gave her a questioning look before heading toward Mason. “Mr. Mason, what can I do for you?”

Violeta gave a small smile and then turned to leave.

The auditions were done, and she had other things to take care of.

As she got into the car to head to her next destination, Aster suddenly remembered something and turned to Violeta. “Ms. White, you must have met Chad during the auditions, right?”

“Yeah, why?”

Aster said, “It’s quite something. Do you know who Chad is? He’s actually Wade Howell’s grandson.”

Violeta’s eyes widened a little.

The connection made sense now. Despite being known professionally as Chad Turner, Chad’s real last name was actually Howell, which was the same as Wade’s.

Aster continued, “He’s been with the company for five years and never mentioned this. He’s really quite discreet.”

Violeta replied, “He probably doesn’t want to use Mr. Howell’s name to get ahead.”

Aster agreed, “Exactly. It’s rare to find someone like him these days. I was really surprised to learn this. If he had used his connections, he wouldn’t still be a second-tier actor.”

That was true.

If Chad had used Wade’s reputation, he might have progressed further.

The four actors who had signed with Apex years ago had significant connections.

Mason held Chad back to discuss the role.

“Would you be open to changing your hairstyle?”

Chad had a buzz cut from his role in ‘The Island’, and he hadn’t let it grow much since.

Mason seemed to be suggesting that Chad might need another haircut.

Chad replied, “Sure, I’m open to changing it.”

Mason nodded. “If you could slim down a bit more, you’d be perfect. You match the image I had in mind. For now, you’re good to go, and we’ll inform you about the next steps.”

Chad responded, “Alright, Mr. Mason.”

Mason’s comments implied that Chad was likely to land the lead role.

Chad had been in the industry long enough to understand this.

He left the studio, frequently glancing back, and immediately started a personal fitness regimen.

Two days later, the company announced the final results from the auditions.

Chad was cast in the lead male role, and Violeta was cast in the lead female role.

After Violeta’s audition that day, Tracy and Evelina also auditioned, but neither was chosen by Mason because they didn’t meet his expectations.

Evelina didn’t push for the role for herself. Her current goal was to surpass Tracy.

Their rivalry had become quite personal, and Evelina viewed Tracy as her main competitor.

With Violeta securing the lead female role, Evelina didn’t feel any bitterness, understanding that there was still a significant gap between them.

As for Tracy, not being selected for the role left her somewhat unhappy, but she accepted it.

When Tracy found out Chad had been cast as the lead, she sent him a text on WhatsApp.

“Congratulations! I hope you continue to do well.”

Chad and Tracy had worked together on a short film before either of them had made their debut.

They had met during their early days and debuted together. Even though they had taken different paths afterward, Tracy still had a soft spot for Chad.

She had once liked him and genuinely wished him well.

Chad replied to the message, “Thanks. Same to you.”

Once the roles were confirmed, Violeta received the full script.

With Niall’s wedding happening this month, her schedule was tight at the end of the month, but she had more free time at the beginning and middle.

This allowed her to get acquainted with the script and spend time with her family.

However, she hadn’t heard back from Kaylee about her role yet, which made her anxious.

The competition for supporting roles was even more intense than for lead roles.

Even though they all auditioned together, it was clear that the lead roles were reserved for top-tier actors, and mid-tier artists like them were eager to secure a supporting role.

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