Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 275 I Can Rely On You

When Hannah called Hattie to inform her about this, Hattie was so shocked that she was at a loss for words.

The candy that was right within reach slipped away!

"Mom, what do you mean by this? Didn't we already settle everything here? Wasn't the contract signed already? I've completed all the paperwork at school, and everyone knows I will start filming. What am I supposed to do if we can't film now?"

Hannah answered, "Remember at the previous dinner, he mentioned that a powerful figure in Quinston was interested in this script? Stanley informed me this morning that the project has been shelved. It won't start production until early next year. We'll have to wait for further notice on when it will resume."

Hattie asked, "What about my contract then?"

Hannah replied, "Your contract hasn't been terminated, but the filming isn't happening."

Hattie didn't understand, "What's going on here? They're stopping the filming, but not replacing me? Are they just going to keep me hanging like this?"

Hannah responded, "Yes, I don't fully understand the situation yet. I need to find out more first. If they keep delaying the production, we might miss out on next year's Best New Actress Award." Hattie pleaded, "What should I do then? Mom, please help me figure something out!"

Hannah had initially intended for Hattie to have a full-fledged debut, beginning with a Best New Actress Award victory and going on to win Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress Awards before landing a grand slam.

Now, Hattie's time would be utterly squandered if the Blind Detective script was to be delayed any further.

Hannah lowered her eyes slightly. "Hattie, don't worry too much for now. If Blind Detective can't proceed, The Moon Belongs to You is still there, right? Although I wasn't keen on that drama before, we'll have to go with that one if there's no other choice."

But The Moon Belongs to You had already signed a contract with Zelena.

in competition with Zelena for the script of The Moon Belongs to You

Mom. If Blind Detective can't happen, I'll take this one. I'm determined to

start filming on Wednesday, but now Thursday has

to get in touch with Hattie about

crew, Zelena felt secretly pleased. She comforted Hattie, saying, "It's okay, Hattie. Don't be discouraged. Although this opportunity didn't work out, it doesn't mean there won't be opportunities in the

deliberately asked, "When are

replied, "It's soon, this weekend. I've

school, Zelena wouldn't even bother coming to school after the holidays. She would just wait

inwardly. She responded diplomatically, "Yes, Hattie, having you as a friend is truly lucky for me. I originally thought we could join the crew together, but I didn't expect this mishap on your end. Oh well, since my contract is already signed, otherwise,

do you think

"Of course."

of emotions,

better than

first,

I on you

you, I'd be all alone and lacking in eloquence.

emotional performance swayed

knew I could trust you. Let me be honest with you. My mom is helping me arrange to take over the role in The Moon Belongs to

"What?"

it felt like her

What does she mean...

mean by saying

role had problems, and now is she trying