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.

perfect opportunity to widen

waiting for fate. Last time, she underestimated Zelena,

stay one step

year, there were two productions whose crews were almost as talented as Nolan's in 'Night On

project was a charming campus romance named 'The Moon Belongs To You,' while the other was an

arts films, but her

gems, and his casting choices were notoriously selective. With no certainty that Wade would consider her, Violeta knew she couldn't bet all her hopes

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

would surely turn to Hannah

to build her network, both by aligning with Hattie and by making

understood that relying solely on

to strategically leverage her family's

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

would be a

one was a sweet romance, while the other

had a preference for 'The Legend of

build a career based on solid acting

was crucial, as it would influence future opportunities and

was determined to be known for her acting prowess rather than

life's experience, Violeta had witnessed many stars

of the industry could be manufactured or fabricated,

remembered,

Blind Detective'