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

she underestimated Zelena, and

was resolved to stay one step

remembered that in her sophomore year, there were two productions whose crews were almost as talented as Nolan's in 'Night On the River.' They rivalled the

You,' while the other was an engrossing mystery series called *The Legend

in period martial arts films, but her primary goal was to work

notoriously selective. With no certainty that Wade would consider her, Violeta knew she couldn't bet all

sophomore, Violeta needed to secure a role in a noteworthy production. That's why she was eyeing these two shows; either choice would mark a solid beginning

surely turn

would use every strategy to build her network, both by aligning with Hattie and by

relying solely on her own efforts

sense to strategically leverage her family's connections when

Moon Belongs To You' and 'The Legend of Blind Detective' presented promising opportunities. Choosing either would be a smart move e. However, the two projects were very different: one was a sweet romance, while the other was a serious,

either would be a smart

very different: one was a sweet romance, while the

had

a career based on solid acting skills rather than just being another

was crucial, as it would influence future

star-driven career, she was determined to be known for her acting prowess

Violeta had witnessed many stars rise and fall, learning that fame was

industry could be manufactured or fabricated, genuine achievements, once earned,

Violeta remembered, 'The

Blind Detective'