Rebirth vs. Rebirth Tragedy to Triumph by Violeta and Zelena [[Chapters 631, to 640]] – Daisy Novels   

Chapter 631

“Here’s to Kaylee’s happiness!”

“Could it be Vio who played the matchmaker? Tell me quietly.”

The comments varied, some full of good wishes and, naturally, some negative ones.

The relationship between a female celebrity and a rich man hardly needs elaboration. It was almost as if people were just waiting for them to part ways.

Yet, Kaylee remained unaffected by the negativity; a deep warmth filled her heart.

Her public Twitter saw shares from Violeta and Polly and interactions with friends she had previously worked with in the industry.

Contrary to expectations, the public scrutiny did not negatively impact Kaylee. In fact, she secured her first lead role in the movie Peninsula Tea, nearing the pinnacle of her career.

Ironically, Hayden’s actions unintentionally brought Zoren and Kaylee closer together an unforeseen twist.

After the initial flurry, the online chatter subsided half a month later.

Aware of Hayden’s tactics, Zoren posted additional provocative photos on his Twitter.

Meanwhile, Violeta came up with the ideal timing for their official announcement.

“Should we announce during the Wind Harbor event?”

“Yes.”

Violeta smiled, “Let’s announce it then. The buzz will be huge, so let’s capitalize on that. We’ll make our announcement on the day of the Wind Harbor event and keep everything tightly sealed until then.”

Hayden agreed, “Okay, I’ll follow your lead.”

The Wind Harbor shoot lasted just three months.

Filming was nearly complete, with just a few final scenes left.

Due to its unconventional theme, Wind Harbor was not suitable for prime-time and even faced challenges in getting approval.

However, Violeta decided to make the official announcement during the promotion of Wind Harbor, prompting Hayden to expedite the necessary preparations.

Violeta joined the cast around the same time as Evelina.

Thus, based on the progress of filming, both shows should be nearing completion around the same time, with their wrap-up dates not more than a month apart.

Summer with You boasted a straightforward approval process and was set to prime-time, likely catapulting Evelina to stardom.

In contrast, Wind Harbor, with its challenging theme, was not a prime-time drama and was expected to air later than Summer with You.

However, thanks to some influential support, Hayden managed to accelerate the approval process for Wind Harbor, allowing it to catch up with and even surpass Summer with You in terms of scheduling.

Both shows were now expected to air simultaneously.

The show that aired first would start generating profits sooner, a priority for investors eager for quick returns.

Delays introduced more uncertainties, which could be detrimental.

After wrapping up Wind Harbor, Violeta took a two-week break, anxiously awaiting the announcement. However, time seemed to crawl by slowly.

After her break, she coincidentally attended a fashion event that drew nearly half of the entertainment industry, including many A-listers.

Zelena was also present, meticulously prepared for the evening.

Violeta wore a light-colored evening gown to the grand ceremony held in the back hall of Quinston’s five-star hotel, which had been transformed into a lavish and opulent setting.

The artists paraded down the red carpet into the venue, with Violeta gracefully making her entrance towards the end of the lineup.

Originally, Ophelia’s team placed a lot of importance on the red carpet sequence, viewing it as an indicator of celebrity status.

However, this time, the organizers decided to position Violeta just after Ophelia. While Ophelia’s team did not openly object, they were visibly upset behind the scenes, causing a stir with the event organizers.

As the event progressed and the host finished announcing, Ophelia still refused to make her appearance.

Aware of the situation, Violeta decided to step forward. Despite the host announcing Ophelia’s name, it was Violeta who walked out, as captured on the live broadcast.

This switch caused an immediate buzz in the comments section and quickly became a hot topic on social media, trending with headlines like “Fashion Gala: Violeta White Steps In Amidst Opelia Morrow’s Diva Outburst.”

Backstage, Ophelia was livid!

She instructed her team to quash the trending searches and lost all interest in making her red carpet appearance, heading directly backstage without participating in the red carpet walk.

Despite the drama, many of Ophelia’s fans came to her defense online.

They argued that her failure to walk the red carpet was likely a mix-up by the organizers, not a diva moment on her part.

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What happened tonight might not be clear to outsiders, but those within the industry surely understood.

Zelena quickly went to comfort Ophelia.

“Ophelia, what happened?”

Ophelia’s expression turned icy. “If it weren’t for Violeta, I wouldn’t have embarrassed myself tonight! She’s pretending to be a good person; it’s absurd. Is she trying to impress the brand representatives?”

Zelena gave a wry smile. “That’s just how she is. If you get to know her, you’ll see. She can’t stand to see others succeed and enjoys kicking people when they’re down.

“But Ophelia, don’t worry, she’ll end up creating a buzz tonight that will damage her reputation more than yours.”

“Oh?”

Ophelia sensed Zelena was plotting something but chose not to get involved.

If Zelena wanted to impress her, she would simply sit back and watch.

The event proceeded swiftly.

Although it featured awards that held commercial value for artists, most attendees were there to mingle rather than to receive accolades.

Violeta had been quiet throughout the last year, so she was not up for any awards.

Fortunately, Kaylee received the Top Ten Female Actor of the Year award, her first since entering the industry. Her career was truly soaring.

Violeta, watching from the audience, was genuinely happy for her.

However, Zelena’s sarcastic tone cut through next to her, “That trophy’s as good as a piece of pork. What’s there to be happy about?”

Violeta turned slightly to face her.

“And yet you didn’t get one.”

Zelena was fuming. “You!”

She wanted to snap back, but with live cameras rolling, she could not cause a scene and had to hold back her anger for the time being.

Not far away, Evelina noticed a subtle tension between Violeta and Zelena.

She could not help but wonder if there was a hidden story between them.

Violeta, it seemed, had quite a few enemies.

The night’s fashion gala hosted a very distinguished guest, Mr. Jay Golding, a Hanrian director who had won an Oscar.

He attended primarily out of respect for the brand and presented an award, introduced grandly by the host.

As Violeta watched Jay on stage, she recalled Eugene’s advice before the event.

“Jay’s father is from Chesian. Though he grew up in Hanria, he has a profound appreciation for Chesian culture and arts and enjoys collecting stamps from various countries,” Eugene had said.

“Beauty, I know you’re not fond of networking, but meeting Jay at this event is an excellent opportunity. If you let this chance slip by, there may not be another. Expect a lot of people to try and charm Jay tonight, so you should make the most of it. Landing a role in his movie could be a big breakthrough.”

Violeta gently lowered her gaze.

Charm him?

That was not Violeta’s style.

However, learning that Jay was a stamp collector sparked an idea that she had an impressive stamp collection that might just be the perfect icebreaker.

After the awards, as Eugene had predicted, many artists approached Jay to make an impression, but they were mostly kept at bay by his bodyguards.

Jay was not just ignoring them; he was completely oblivious.

Violeta decided against being dismissed and walked over to toast the director, Giulia Lincoln.

Amid the crowd, Zelena stealthily slipped a packet of drugged wine onto a tray carried by a blond waiter and whispered, “Go.”

The waiter, whose tattoos peeked out from under his uniform cuffs, clearly was not a regular hotel employee. His slightly thuggish appearance, marked by a few strands of blond hair under his hat, betrayed his true nature. He was a thug hired as a temporary worker due to staff shortages for the event.

Zelena had paid him 300 dollars to ensure the drink reached Violeta.

The blonde waiter felt nervous, but with so many temporary workers around, he knew he could vanish unnoticed once his task was completed.

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Just thinking about it restored his confidence.

Zelena watched the blonde waiter bring the wine toward Violeta, her smile growing and a glint of mischief appearing in her eyes.

The waiter reached Violeta with the wine in hand.

Surprisingly, Violeta already had a glass and ignored the waiter. However, Giulia, who was without a drink, smoothly grabbed the wine from the tray and started chatting with Violeta, her eyes filled with admiration.

Oh no!

Zelena’s heart skipped a beat when she saw Giulia take the wine. She signaled to the blonde waiter, who seemed uncertain about what to do next. He obviously could not just take the wine back, could he?

It turned out Giulia was allergic to alcohol and could not drink. She suggested exchanging her orange juice for Violeta’s wine.

“Vio, I’m allergic to alcohol. Could we swap drinks?”

The waiter had only brought red wine, so Giulia was out of options.

Since neither had started drinking, swapping was not too troublesome. To refuse would appear disrespectful to Giulia.

Violeta lightly smiled, “Sure.”

After they swapped drinks, Violeta did not immediately drink hers, instead just held the glass.

Seeing this, the blonde waiter sighed with relief and quickly left with the tray.

Zelena intensely observed the scene, waiting for the moment Violeta would take a sip.

Giulia, now with her orange juice, glanced towards Jay and suggested to Violeta, “Why don’t you go over and toast?”

Violeta looked over, her tone calm and measured, “It’s too crowded, they probably won’t notice if I’m there.”

Giulia laughed, “You’re very perceptive, but if you don’t grab this chance, it might be hard to meet Mr. Golding again.”

Violeta responded, “If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen. If not, forcing it won’t change anything.”

Giulia’s smile widened, crinkling the corners of her eyes. “Did you choose Wind Harbor for this reason? I heard you had other options, and Wind Harbor isn’t even a prime-time show. Any regrets?”

Violeta responded, “Prime-time shows are appealing, but I go for what resonates with me. I had seen State Banquet and always hoped we could work together. Now that it’s happened, I have no regrets. I’m confident in Wind Harbor. I believe it will perform just as well as any other show.”

She recognized the flattery in Violeta’s words, yet it felt genuine and was not overdone.

After downing her juice, Giulia mentioned, “Vio, I’ll introduce you to Mr. Golding later.”

“Huh?”

Violeta was surprised.

“I studied photography in Hanria and was classmates with Jay’s wife. Then, we became best friends. I was at their wedding anniversary too. I’m meeting them for dinner after this, and I’ll bring you along.

“It’s a perfect chance to introduce a talented actor to Mr. Golding, killing two birds with one stone.”

Directors had significant industry connections.

If Violeta wanted to gift Jay a stamp collection, I definitely need a solid intermediary.

Meanwhile, Giulia was that link.

What a wonderful turn of events!

Violeta nodded appreciatively. “Okay, thanks, Ms. Lincoln.”

“There’s no need to thank me,” Giulia replied, patting Violeta on the shoulder, her smile still in place.

From a distance, Zelena observed that Violeta had not touched her drink and was growing concerned.

She could not hear their conversation, but the two seemed to be enjoying a pleasant chat.

Many artists who tried to approach Jay were turned away. He was engaged in discussions with the brand’s Artea-Pacifica regional director and several prominent fashion figures, making it tough for anyone to interrupt.

Many left in disappointment, including Ophelia.

She had also brought someone along, hoping to make connections and strike up a conversation.

Full of initial confidence, she attempted to network but was similarly dismissed by the bodyguards.

To maintain her dignity, Ophelia stayed around a bit longer before finally departing.

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Giulia guided Violeta through the crowd toward Jay.

Zelena watched them but was suddenly interrupted by a male producer who approached her.

“Lena, long time no see. Let’s grab a drink and snap a photo, is that okay?”

Zelena looked embarrassed and glanced in Violeta’s direction, responding reluctantly, “Right now?”

“Is it a bad time? What are you looking at?”

The producer followed her gaze, only to see a group mingling.

Meanwhile, Giulia had already brought Violeta to Jay’s side, their backs turned to Zelena.

Zelena could not tell if Violeta still had her wine glass.

“Lena?”

“Okay, let’s just take that picture. Quick,” Zelena said impatiently, nearly losing her composure.

The producer was taken aback by her abrupt tone, which contrasted sharply with the calm and gentle demeanor he expected.

Realizing her slip, Zelena forced a smile, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to snap. I’m just feeling a bit unwell right now and need to rest soon. Let’s take the photo.”

“Okay,” the producer agreed.

Zelena leaned in for the photo. The producer took it, but Zelena did not bother to check it, quickly stating, “I need to go rest now,” and walking away without a backward glance.

The producer, taken aback by Zelena’s abrupt departure, felt a chill towards her, his impression of her cooling significantly.

Zelena navigated around the crowd and found a spot where she could see Violeta.

From this new angle, she noticed that Violeta was still holding a glass of red wine, which eased her worries.

Giulia escorted Violeta right up to Jay, in full view of everyone.

The bodyguard allowed them through without hesitation, recognizing Giulia.

The bodyguards, who were brought over from Hanria, were familiar with Jay’s circle and knew exactly who to let through.

Giulia introduced Violeta to Jay.

Standing nearby, the regional director of Artea-Pacifica, who was also familiar with Violeta, took the opportunity to praise her, saying to Jay, “This is the best actress in our domestic entertainment industry.”

It was both a compliment and a show of goodwill toward Violeta’s influential background.

Violeta humbly responded, “I am flattered.”

The director continued, “In my eyes, whoever I declare the best is the best. Don’t be modest, Violeta. My wife adores the drama you starred in; she’s practically glued to it at home.”

Jay, having Chesian heritage and having studied the language, understood but spoke imperfectly.

He assessed Violeta and inquired uncertainly, “Is this the actress from Be Reborn?”

Be Reborn was the international title for Nirvana and Rebirth, a show that had gained popularity across several Artea-Pacifica countries.

Despite not being his personal favorite, as a director, Jay approached it with the intent to learn.

Thus, Jay recognized Violeta.

“I am. It’s a great honor that you remember me,” she replied.

Jay complimented her, “You did an amazing job.”

“Thank you, Mr. Golding,” Violeta said graciously.

Giulia praised Violeta to Jay, “Vio is an exceptional actress. Jay, if there’s a suitable role, you should definitely consider her.”

Jay nodded, “Of course, a Chesia actress, hmm, not bad. Let’s take a photo later.”

“Let’s toast to this!”

“Sure.”

In full view of everyone, Violeta engaged in lively conversation with them and even shared a drink.

Many had attempted to initiate a conversation earlier but were politely turned away, yet Violeta succeeded, sparking envy among the onlookers.

Some murmured sarcastically, “Violeta’s last drama was with Giulia and now she got in through Giulia. It’s like she’s been taken advantage of but continues to naively support Giulia.”

Ophelia had also attempted to start a conversation earlier but was blocked by bodyguards before she could get close.

Both had been introduced by someone, yet the difference in how they were received was stark!

Violeta got the red carpet and now a toast.

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The stark contrast between their receptions made Ophelia even more bitter toward Violeta. She grabbed a nearby glass of wine and gulped it down, trying to drown her frustrations.

Meanwhile, Violeta clinked glasses and shared drinks with Jay and others at the gathering.

From her spot in the corner, Zelena watched the scene unfold with a sense of satisfaction.

She drank it! That’s perfect!

A smile began to form on her lips.

However, just then, Violeta’s gaze swept over and locked with hers.

Zelena froze; Violeta’s clear eyes seemed to pierce through her, knowing and controlled. Then, casually, Violeta raised her glass again and took a sip.

For some reason, Zelena felt as if Violeta had everything under control, just from that look in her eyes.

In an instant, Violeta looked away, making Zelena wonder if that intense eye contact had been just her imagination.

Zelena had attempted to outmaneuver Violeta multiple times before, always without success.

Will it fail this time too?

No, it won’t. This time, Violeta can’t possibly escape.

She already drank the wine, so how would she get away from this?

Shaking off her doubts, Zelena turned away to engage with another group.

Violeta, holding her glass, noticed Zelena moving away. She continued her conversation, her thumb absently stroking the rim of her glass.

At a pause, she looked over to where her glass had been earlier, only to find it missing.

Giulia noticed Violeta’s distracted look and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Violeta responded, “The glass of wine I had placed there is gone.”

Giulia reassured her, “It was probably taken by a waiter. It’s just a dirty glass of wine, no need to worry about it.”

“Hmm,” Violeta murmured thoughtfully.

Earlier, as she and Giulia approached the gathering, Violeta had made an excuse that there was ash in her wine and nonchalantly set the glass down on a table.

In truth, the wine was clear; her claim was just a pretense.

Violeta had sensed something was off about the wine.

If the blonde waiter’s acting had been a bit better, Violeta would have been fooled, but his acting was really poor, and the micro-expressions on his face said it all. Violeta keenly felt that he was very concerned about this glass of wine.

Initially, Giulia was holding the wine, and the waiter’s anxious expression seemed to scream, “There’s a problem with this wine.”

Moreover, his tray was empty, yet he lingered, an unusual behavior.

The moment Giulia suggested swapping their drinks, the waiter’s face relaxed, and he quickly moved away after the switch.

Violeta also noted a faintly bruised tattoo on his wrist that was not fully covered.

Violeta’s intuition was sharp, and she was convinced something was amiss with the wine.

Thus, she never sipped from it.

Although she wanted to immediately set the glass down, doing so right after receiving it from Giulia might seem like a rejection, difficult to explain without causing misunderstanding.

So, Violeta held onto the drink, looking for an opportunity to discreetly dispose of it.

Initially, she was merely suspicious, but upon seeing Zelena’s triumphant look from the corner, Violeta was certain the wine had been tampered with.

This prompted her to turn around to check if the previous drink was still there, only to find an empty glass instead.

She did not know who might have drunk it.

Violeta doubted Zelena would risk poisoning someone fatally, so

although she did not know who the unfortunate person was, it was likely not life-threatening. As for other potential harms, that remained unclear.

Violeta set the incident aside and continued engaging in the lively conversation around her.

As the evening wore on and the event neared its conclusion, everyone indulged in a drink or two.

As it was getting late, guests who felt the effects of the alcohol were welcome to stay in the five-star hotel upstairs, while others were free to head out on their own.

Artists are well-used to hotel stays, so they find such arrangements perfectly acceptable and simply go with whatever is most convenient.

Despite having a few drinks herself, Violeta was not affected by the alcohol.

She had no intention of staying overnight at the hotel. Aster had arranged for Felix to pick her up, so she waited by the entrance.

Suddenly, a group of men in work attire hurried in, nearly colliding with Aster.

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Aster stepped back and muttered, “Be careful.”

The men glanced at Aster and continued walking without a word, their masks giving them a somewhat suspicious appearance.

This was the exit used by the artists. Were they hotel staff?

Aster wondered to himself until Violeta emerged from inside.

“Ms. White, did you notice a few men in work clothes as you came out just now?”

“Hmm? No, I was in the restroom earlier.”

“Those men seemed like they were up to something.”

“Like what?”

“I’m not sure. Let’s drop it and go. Felix has brought the car around.”

As he spoke, Aster handed Violeta a hat and mask. “The hotel offered me a key card earlier, but I didn’t take it.”

The event organizers had arranged separate luxury suites for the headlining artists.

It would have been more convenient for them to stay at the hotel, but since Violeta had no plans to stay, Aster did not accept the room key.

Suddenly, Violeta paused and turned around.

What’s wrong, Ms. White? “Aster asked.

Violeta inquired, “Since you didn’t take the key card, do you know who the staff gave it to?”

“I’m not sure,” Aster replied, “but since we didn’t stay, it was probably given to another A-list celebrity. There are only a few A-list celebrities here today; you could easily count them. It might be Zelena or Ophelia.”

“I saw Ophelia’s assistant picking up a key card earlier. It’s likely her then.”

A quick thought flashed through Violeta’s mind.

Could it be what she suspected?

Violeta’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, she paused and then donned her mask and hat.

“Ms. White, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing. Let’s go.”

According to Zelena’s scheme, Violeta would have been too intoxicated to leave the hotel if she had consumed the tampered drink, and events would have naturally followed a certain course.

However, Violeta had not drunk that beverage, nor did she stay at the hotel.

Instead, it was Ophelia who ended up drinking heavily. Violeta’s key card, handled by Ophelia’s assistant, inadvertently led her to stay in the room meant for Violeta. What consequences might that entail?

Violeta climbed into the car, and they left the venue.

Numerous paparazzi loitered at the event’s entrance.

As they drove away, Violeta’s eyes quickly scanned the paparazzi with their cameras.

Suddenly, one paparazzo recognized the license plate of Violeta’s car and shouted, “It’s Violeta White’s car!”

The cameras pivoted towards them, but thankfully, Felix swiftly drove off, avoiding any traffic complications.

Back at Liberty Grove, Hilary caught Shania sneaking in a secure passageway.

Shania had managed to find out where Violeta was staying through some connections.

With Evelina wrapping up her work, Shania’s slacking was noticed by Evelina, who was not pleased.

To mend their strained relationship, Shania vowed to Evelina that she would find the man next to Violeta within a week.

Shania had initially thought Violeta was just another simple resident of Liberty Grove, perhaps renting like Evelina. Yet, it turned out that Violeta owned an apartment on the floor with the priciest sky garden in Liberty Grove, a stunning yet extraordinarily expensive property.

Due to Liberty Grove’s strict privacy rules, the elevator could only be accessed with a homeowner’s key card. Shania found herself having to exert great effort to climb the stairs via the emergency exit.

It was worth noting that the sky garden floor is actually a penthous,e and by the time Shania reached the top she was, she was thoroughly exhausted.

She was just about to sit on the stairs to rest when she was spotted by Hilary.

Shania could not figure out how she had been detected. She had not even peeked her head out, simply sitting down at the emergency exit.

Hilary, despite her speech impediment, possessed exceptionally acute other senses. Where one ability was diminished, her other senses, vision, hearing, taste, and touch were heightened.

That night, as Hilary stepped out to dispose of the trash and waited for the elevator, she detected the sound of heavy breathing emanating from the emergency exit.

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So, she went to investigate and caught Shania in the act.

Once again, Shania found herself unlucky enough to fall into Hilary’s hands.

Unaware of being a live-in maid at Violeta’s house, Shania tried to flee.

In response, Hilary used her military boxing skills to defend herself, accidentally knocking out one of Shania’s front teeth and sending her to the ground in pain.

When Violeta returned home, Shania was still screaming about calling the police, which caused the sound-controlled lights on the floor to remain lit.

Ms. Silverleaf stood by Hilary, unsure of what to do next.

As Violeta exited the elevator, Ms. Silverleaf quickly turned to her for support, “Ms. Violeta, you’re back, look at this.”

Violeta immediately recognized Shania, who was still on the ground.

Hearing them call out to Violeta, Shania exclaimed in surprise, “Violeta! You’re back.”

Shania had intended to come and go quietly tonight, especially since the fashion gala was a perfect cover, thinking Violeta might be resting in a suite prepared by the organizers.

She did not want to disturb Violeta, as it could jeopardize her plan.

Violeta looked at her dispassionately, “Shaina, what are you doing here?”

Shania, refusing to admit she was there to spy, covered her bleeding mouth and protested, “I was just exercising and was attacked for no reason. I’m not going to let this go so easily! I’m going to call the police!”

Violeta responded coolly, “Oh, Hilary may not speak, but she isn’t irrational. She wouldn’t hit someone without reason. You want to call the police? Go ahead.”

Evelina really should not have sent such a clueless individual for investigation.

Shania’s naive actions were a waste of Violeta’s time.

Evelina probably found it exhausting to deal with her daily.

As Violeta entered her house, Tuna darted out from the doorway.

Shania had hoped to sneak a peek inside, perhaps to spot men’s shoes by the shoe rack as solid evidence.

However, before she could see anything, a large animal charged out, startling her.

“Oh! my goodness, why is this dog so big?” she exclaimed.

This was not the first time Tuna had been mistaken for a dog. It cast a dismissive glance at Shania, as if she could not recognize what was right in front of her, then cheerfully followed Violeta into the house.

Shania had been bluffing about calling the police, but Violeta wasn’t serious about it.

Once inside, Violeta immediately phoned Hayden.

Fortunately, he was at a meeting and would not be home until late, which avoided a potential surprise encounter with Shania.

At this moment, Hayden was driving home, so Violeta advised him not to come home yet but to stay at his parents’ house for the night.

“Do we have guests?” Hayden asked.

“Yes, but I can handle it,” Violeta assured him.

“Okay, call me if you need anything,” Hayden responded, trusting Violeta but also alerting his colleagues at the station as a precaution.

Soon after, several officers arrived.

Ms. Silverleaf sternly declared, “This person is suspected of voyeurism and possibly even theft. Officers, you need to arrest her!”

Ironically, these were the same officers who had previously escorted Shania back to Liberty Grove.

Seeing the police made Shania even more anxious.

She protested, “I came here to exercise. Climbing stairs is part of my routine. What did I peep at? What did I steal? Don’t make false accusations. I can sue for defamation!

“And besides, I didn’t do anything wrong. This person just attacked me. She even knocked out my tooth, now I have a lisp. I’m going to sue her!”

Violeta casually suggested, “If you’re not up to anything suspicious, why not let us check your bag?”

“W…-What?”

Shania was visibly startled.

Violeta, holding her mug, spoke with calm logic.

“So, you’re here to exercise by climbing stairs, right? I get that. But typically, people who exercise at home bring at least a towel, wear appropriate workout clothes, or carry a water bottle for hydration, don’t they?

“You say you exercise at night, yet you haven’t brought anything for climbing to the top floor. Doesn’t that seem odd? But it’s fine, I’ll take your word for it. Since you claim you’re here to exercise, why don’t you first prove that’s indeed what you’re here for?”

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Shania was stunned.

Violeta pressed on, “You can’t provide any proof? That suggests exercise was just a cover for you. Officers, you recognize me as an artist, right? I have reasonable grounds to suspect she unlawfully accessed my space to spy. I insist we search her bag immediately.”

Even without her request, the search was inevitable.

Previously, Shania had been caught at Liberty Grove. And this time, she had no plausible explanation.

She clung to her bag fiercely and refused to show it to the police. Her loud protests made Violeta worry about causing a disturbance, so she signaled Hilary.

Hilary moved in as if to slap Shania, but just to intimidate her.

As Shania raised her hands to shield her face, Hilary swiftly grabbed the bag.

Handing it over to the police, they found an array of equipment inside, including power banks and a pinhole camera.

The evidence was clear, leaving Shania no way to defend herself.

“You were here to spy! Come with us!”

Thus, Shania’s scheme unraveled before it could even start.

The police took her away. This time, she was certain to end up with a criminal record.

Meanwhile, a conspiracy happened at the hotel.

The next morning, Zelena was stunned when she saw the photos she received.

“You’ve made a mistake!”

She was furious on the phone.

The person on the other end of the phone seemed puzzled. “What?”

Zelena snapped, “I asked you to find Violeta, not Ophelia! Are you all blind? Can’t you differentiate between them? Did you not check her photos online before?”

The man replied, “We followed the room number you provided. We didn’t verify the identity. Besides, the room was dark, and we couldn’t see clearly. Anyway, the job is done, and you need to pay us. Or, well, you know how it goes, we’re professionals.”

Zelena was fuming, feeling as if something was stuck in her throat. She was so angry she could hardly contain herself!

“D*mn it!”

She cursed and ended the call.

Despite her irritation, Zelena sent the final payment.

The photos on her phone felt like a ticking time bomb. She wanted Violeta in trouble, but it was Ophelia instead!

It was incredibly frustrating!

In reality, Ophelia was likely to be the most affected.

After a wild night, she wanted to commit suicide when she woke up.

But after going through all the ups and downs all these years, she managed to maintain her composure.

She was resolved to uncover who was behind the scenes and ensure that person faced the consequences, no matter how long it took.

Ophelia left the hotel secretly.

However, the hotel cleaner, who wanted to clean the room, saw the chaos.

She complained to the receptionist afterward, “I don’t know who stayed in room 601 last night, but it was a disaster! The room was in shambles, and there was a terrible smell. People from the entertainment industry are indeed disordered!”

Upon hearing that, the receptionist was curious and checked the records. Then, she discovered that Ophelia had stayed there.

The receptionist’s reaction was one of surprise, not expecting Ophelia to appear refined publicly but be such a mess privately.

She shared the tidbit with a friend, and soon the gossip spread like wildfire.

Rumors grew wilder.

Some claimed that Ophelia had called ten male escorts, and the room was left in utter disarray. Different fabricated chat records also appeared online.

At Quinston, a club boasted that the male escorts Ophelia used were their top talent, trying to ride the wave of popularity.

The truth came out eventually. Within days, it was trending on social media.

Since the incident, Ophelia had been emotionally and physically drained.

She even went for a medical check-up and took time off work, hoping that the trauma would eventually fade with time.

Chapter 639

Ophelia didn’t expect that the truth couldn’t stay hidden forever.

When she saw the trending news, she shook uncontrollably and fainted.

Meanwhile, Violeta was posing for a magazine cover. Nearby, two makeup artists were chatting about the scandal with Aster.

Upon hearing that, Violeta couldn’t help but link the incident to Zelena.

Could Ophelia have taken the fall for me?

She turned to Aster and said, “Aster, bring me my phone.”

Aster replied, “Okay.”

Violeta checked her phone and found the trending news quite intriguing. Online discussions were mocking Ophelia for being almost 40 and involved in such a scandalous situation.

Scandals like this wouldn’t pop up out of nowhere. Why was Ophelia being targeted?

Additionally, someone from a particular club took advantage of the trending news, reinforcing the belief that the scandal was true.

In reality, the scandal was genuine, but the club was merely seeking attention.

When those two issues were combined, it all started to make sense. There were even rumors online about AI-generated nude images resembling Ophelia.

For a female actress, it was a devastating blow.

For any woman, especially an actress, it was a crushing blow.

Violeta became increasingly serious when she read it.

She knew Ophelia wasn’t the type to engage in such behavior. Why was that happening?

Ophelia had no reason to risk her career. Even if her personal life was chaotic, she wouldn’t engage in such actions at a fashion event unless she had lost her mind.

The whole situation seemed too outrageous.

Ironically, Ophelia’s misfortune could benefit Violeta by removing a major competitor for the Golden Rooster Awards.

But instead of feeling fortunate, Violeta felt sorrow.

She sympathized with Ophelia, knowing that such public scrutiny could be unbearable for someone with a fragile emotional state.

The whole situation didn’t fit Ophelia’s character, suggesting she might have been drugged that night.

It must be related to Zelena.

Violeta set down her phone and asked, “Aster, do you remember our room number from that night?”

Aster looked confused. “Ms. White, are you referring to the fashion gala?”

“Yes”.

“I think it was 601. I’m not completely sure, but it was probably on the sixth floor.”

The makeup artist nearby froze, exclaiming, “601? Isn’t that the room where Ophelia had her incident? Oh, my goodness!”

Violeta’s expression darkened.

Aster also realized something was wrong.

If that room was meant for Violeta, it meant that she narrowly escaped a disaster!

They exchanged glances, understanding the situation.

After the makeup artist left, Aster asked, “Ms. White, could this have been intended for us? Who could be so malicious?”

Violeta lowered her gaze calmly, looking at the mirror in front of her.

“Aster, check the surveillance footage from that night. I need to see if Ophelia drank the glass of wine I left.”

“Okay, I’ll go check it now.”

Obtaining hotel surveillance footage illegally was challenging. But as a seasoned assistant, Aster knew how to get things done.

By evening, she presented Violeta with the footage showing Ophelia drinking that glass of wine.

Ophelia had indeed become a scapegoat.

Violeta’s feelings were mixed.

On one hand, she felt fortunate that her caution had spared her from trouble. On the other hand, she felt a deep unease and a tinge of guilt for Ophelia.

The rivalry between their teams was professional.

Violeta couldn’t bring herself to ruin someone’s reputation so severely, leading to her sympathy and guilt for Ophelia.

Although Ophelia’s troubles were indirectly linked to Violeta, she wasn’t responsible for them.

Thus, while Violeta felt some guilt, she didn’t hold herself too accountable.

Chapter 640

Violeta decided to help Ophelia track down the person behind the scheme.

As expected, the situation once again pointed to Zelena.

“Aster, check the hotel to see if that waiter is still employed there. If not, try to find out more details, like his name and ID. The hotel should have his information from when he was hired.”

Aster nodded. “Got it.”

Public opinion was intense.

Many netizens posted photos, supposedly Al-generated, of Ophelia on her Facebook. The first post received tens of thousands of comments.

Those scandalous photos were a severe blow to Ophelia’s career.

After remaining silent for a day, Ophelia’s team released a statement denying any connection to the photos and announced they were pursuing legal action against several misleading accounts.

While it did calm some of the criticism, many online comments came from anonymous sources, with numerous people using the scandal to spread the harshest remarks.

Some people did express sympathy for Ophelia’s plight. However, there were plenty who mocked her in private.

Among the critics was Lydia, Ophelia’s old rival.

After she fainted at an event, embarrassing photos of her spread widely on Facebook, ruining her previously pristine image and forcing her out of the limelight.

Once Lydia’s career faded, Ophelia seized many of her opportunities.

Naturally, Lydia hoped to see Ophelia’s downfall as well.

Lydia even hinted on Facebook that Ophelia was a debauchery woman.

In the entertainment industry, no one defended Ophelia. Only one person spoke up for her.

That person was Xena Shepherd, a former acclaimed actress in the domestic entertainment industry.

Xena, who graduated from the same school as Ophelia, was the youngest actress ever to win the Best Supporting Actress Award three times. She was recognized early on for her exceptional talent.

She met her benefactor during her freshman year and won her first Best Supporting Actress Award for her debut film Three Inch Shoes.

Xena went on to achieve great success, almost earning an Oscar years ago, and became a significant figure in the industry’s history.

She was low-key and got married early in her career peak.

Although she married early and has been out of the spotlight for years, her international achievements remain unmatched, showcasing her enduring value.

Balancing career and personal life, Xena reached her peak when she won her third Best Supporting Actress Award. Shortly after, a wealthy man from Verdancia fell in love with her.

They married the following year, marking that she perfectly achieved a class leap.

Even the great Xena was shocked by Ophelia’s situation.

She shared Ophelia’s statement on Facebook with the caption, “Don’t spread rumors. Support rights protection.”

The discussions online were in an uproar, amplifying the debate.

Following Xena’s intervention, more female voices began to speak out.

“Posting Al-generated photos without knowing the facts and attributing them to a public figure-is this modern society or a return to the dark ages?”

Violeta also liked Xena’s post.

She hadn’t expected this senior to step up.

It seemed that Ophelia had maintained a good relationship with Xena over the years.

Ophelia had been ambitious and hoped to break into the international director circle with Xena’s support. But with this scandal, her chances of achieving that goal seemed even slimmer.

Whether motivated by friendship or a sense of justice, Xena’s public defense of Ophelia significantly shifted the narrative.

Only someone as influential as Xena, who had retired from the industry, could have steered the conversation this way.

If anyone else had tried, they would likely have faced backlash.

Violeta also considered supporting Ophelia by sharing the post but wasn’t willing to risk her career and reputation. So, she watched from the sidelines.

Having admired Xena’s work, Violeta now had even greater respect for her.

Things had diverged significantly from what Violeta had seen in her previous life. Ophelia hadn’t faced such trouble before, and Xena hadn’t stepped in.

Everything was changing. In this dramatic turn of events, the key variables were Violeta and Zelena.

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