Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 280 Speculation

Wade detailed, "Afterwards, I told him that the leading female lead had to be Violeta, so he gave me Veilmist Lake for free as a filming location." Niall was surprised to hear this.

Hayden would never do that.

Could it be...

Does that guy have a crush on his precious little sister?

Niall's eyes flashed with intrigue. After finishing the tea, he politely bid farewell to Wade.

The production team spent the next two weeks preparing.

The drama officially began its auditions, set building, and other preliminary work.

Although Violeta was very excited to join the production, she suppressed her feelings and attended school for another week before taking a leave of absence.

Zelena was thrilled when she heard that 'The Quiet Ode' was holding auditions.

She thought her chance had finally come.

Just as she started to prepare for this, she was struck by the news that Violeta had already been cast as the female lead.

Jealousy nearly drove Zelena insane.

And the media was somehow aware of the casting decision. It was reported on Facebook that the female lead of the drama was personally chosen by Wade, a campus belle from Toland University named Violeta Blake.

to be from Toland

Violeta! I can't

even more beautiful than in the

with a veteran like Wade Howell is incredible. I'm a freshman in the performing arts department at Toland University. I'm hoping I can have the same luck as Violeta someday! Zelena was fuming when she

opened an alternative account

to anyone with eyes why Wade chose her. Those comments

'Violeta's debut is a disaster for the entertainment industry. Who doesn't know about her nasty

grew, people started noticing Zelena's posts

I'm not

and replied

she stole

innocent eighteen-year-old heiress.

a fake heiress herself, and she treats

After getting into Toland's elite circle, she never visited her foster parents

check out Toland University's forum. You'll find posts about her. There's no way Wade Howeth would choose someone like her without

Rumours spread rapidly online.

drama had created quite a stir on the internet

negative discussions

was extremely active online. She used various alternative

were prefaced with 'I heard' or 'A friend of a friend is in her

spread, Zelena

Violeta's name began to trend in the top twenty on the popular search list for several

University's forum for more gossip and discovered

high school competition, like