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

believe in waiting for fate. Last time, she underestimated Zelena, and opportunities that should have

to stay one

crews were almost as talented as Nolan's in 'Night On the River.' They

Belongs To You,' while the other was an engrossing

arts films, but her primary goal was to work with

notoriously selective. With no certainty

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

would surely turn to Hannah

her network, both by aligning

that relying solely on

made sense to strategically leverage her family's connections

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directors had strong reputations, Violeta had a preference for 'The Legend of Blind

solid acting skills rather than just

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

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

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

be manufactured or fabricated, genuine achievements, once

Violeta remembered, 'The

Blind Detective' was a