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 University

I can't wait to watch

absolutely stunning. She's even more

in the performing arts department at Toland University. I'm hoping I can have the same luck as Violeta someday! Zelena was fuming

an alternative account

anyone with eyes why Wade chose

her alternative Facebook account. She wrote, 'Violeta's debut is a disaster for the entertainment industry. Who doesn't know about her nasty deeds?' Soon enough, the power of the internet

Ode' grew, people started noticing Zelena's

any dirt on Violeta? I'm not from Toland University;

messages and replied to

heard she stole the

innocent eighteen-year-old heiress.

heiress herself, and she treats the real heiress

she never visited her foster parents again. She has a terrible character and has even

check out Toland University's forum. You'll find posts about her. There's no way Wade Howeth would

Rumours spread rapidly online.

drama had created quite a stir on the internet before

discussions about Violeta's role as

these comments spread, the more they affected Violeta's public image. Zelena was extremely active online. She used various alternative accounts

heard' or 'A friend of a friend is in

Zelena managed to get those slanders circulated

began to trend in the top twenty on

cons. Curious internet users flocked to Toland University's forum for more gossip and discovered that Violeta

high school competition, like