Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 258 Unfair Advantage

After uttering those words, she swiftly exited the game, powered down her computer, slipped into her shoes, and dashed downstairs.

"Niall!"

Niall had just arrived home, shedding his coat. He glanced up at Violeta on the second floor. "What's up?"

"Have you found the person I asked you to find?"

Niall's gaze softened. "Yes. They're leaving the day after tomorrow, and dinner plans are already set."

A smile brightened Violeta's face as she hurried downstairs and embraced Niall tightly. "That's wonderful! Niall, you're incredible, thank you!"

Niall tousled her hair. "No need for all the formality."

"Vio, you needn't start networking so early, especially while still in school. You've only just begun your second year next semester, and Mum and Dad want you home a few more years."

"Niall, I just want to broaden my horizons beyond class. Besides, an actress's prime is brief. I should be creating more at my peak," Violeta asserted.

Niall smiled gently. "Fair enough. But remember, Violeta, whether you're eighteen, twenty-eight, or thirty-eight, every age is your best."

"Yeah, I understand." Violeta nodded.

She knew her family meant well. Yet Violeta was determined not to lag behind Zelena, especially after being overshadowed in her previous life. She refused to waste any time this time around. Zelena would be leveraging every resource in their circle. Hattie, with her connection to Hannah, had already surged ahead of everyone in their class.

break presented the perfect opportunity to widen the

time, she underestimated Zelena, and opportunities that should have been

stay one step ahead,

were two productions whose crews were almost as talented as Nolan's in 'Night On the River.'

Belongs To You,' while the other was an

period martial arts films, but her primary

projects were rare gems, and his casting choices were notoriously selective. With no certainty that Wade would

a noteworthy production. That's why she was eyeing these two shows; either choice would

would surely turn

network, both by aligning with Hattie and

solely on her own efforts would be

to strategically leverage her family's connections when

smart move e.

either would be a

projects were very different: one was a sweet romance, while the other was

both directors had strong reputations, Violeta had a preference for 'The

wanted to build a career based on solid acting skills

a strong start was crucial, as it would influence future opportunities and

she was determined to be known for her

Violeta had witnessed many stars rise and fall, learning

much of the industry could be manufactured or

Violeta remembered, 'The

Blind Detective' was