Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 261 Happy New Year

Since Violeta didn't show any interest, the potential investment from Niall became uncertain, putting Stanley in a passive position.

Feeling a bit anxious, Stanley finished the meal, and Violeta and Niall left.

Immediately, Stanley made some calls to gather information about Violeta. After several inquiries, he finally got a hint from an assistant director who had visited Toland University with the "Spring River Moon Night" crew.

"Oh? She's from Toland University? Do you know what her relationship with Niall is?"

"Don't you know? She's Niall's sister!"

Stanley was on the phone, heading to his car.

If the White family's daughter wanted to enter the entertainment industry, that would be explosive news.

Days passed as if the dinner with Stanley never happened.

Stanley found the contact information for Violeta's class counselor and sent the script, hoping the counselor would pass it on to Violeta.

The counselor, understanding that Stanley was interested in Violeta, agreed to help. But the decision was ultimately Violeta's.

On New Year's Eve, Violeta spent her first New Year back with the White family. Irene finally finished her work at the theater, and both Anton and Niall started their holidays. The family gathered at home, preparing food and enjoying each other's company.

Irene said, "Anton, the ginseng tea we bought last time was quite good. Let's take some to the Frost family this year. And don't forget that lucky poker set from last year. Vio, we'll go play poker at the Frosts in a few days."

Playing poker at the Frost family's house had become a New Year tradition for a few families.

about this from Zoren

"Vio, do you know how

smiled, "Yes, I

remembered the skills from

after falling out with the Blake

a few other extra actors. The

to play several instruments there, like electric

a hot water bottle. They played for small stakes since they had little money, with the loser fetching meals for the others. They were similar

dreamers, but dreams alone weren't

the last person left, she told Violeta

real reason she persisted wasn't just her

or place to settle in the city. Losing her job as a stunt double meant she wouldn't even

family she had in this

Year, Zoren's parents and other

and Anton introduced Violeta

were prominent figures

public personas,

Violeta, they were kind and amiable

her substantial

many gifts she struggled to hold them

might seem materialistic, the

give gi

every year until