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.

winter break presented the perfect opportunity to widen the

time, she underestimated Zelena,

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 explosive popularity of that year's

To You,' while the other was an engrossing

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

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

sophomore, Violeta needed to secure a role in a noteworthy production. That's why she

surely turn

network, both

on her own

strategically leverage her family's connections when necessary to gain

of Blind Detective' presented promising opportunities. Choosing either would be a smart move e.

be a smart

very different: one was a

directors had strong reputations, Violeta had a preference

solid acting skills rather than just being another pretty

was crucial, as it would influence future opportunities and shape

was determined

witnessed many stars

could be manufactured or fabricated, genuine achievements, once

Violeta remembered, 'The

Detective' was