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.

claiming to be from Toland University commented below

Violeta! I can't wait

stunning. She's even more beautiful than in the

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

alternative account and

clear to anyone with eyes why Wade chose her. Those comments are definitely from Violeta's paid

disaster for the entertainment industry. Who doesn't know about her nasty deeds?' Soon enough, the power of

online buzz around 'The Quiet Ode' grew, people started noticing Zelena's posts and messaged her

did you have any dirt on Violeta? I'm not from Toland University; can you

many such messages and replied to each,

she stole the

innocent eighteen-year-old heiress.

a fake heiress herself, and she treats the

and scolding her. After getting into Toland's elite circle, she never visited her foster parents again. She has a terrible character and

find posts about her. There's no way Wade Howeth would choose someone like her without some dirty dealings

Rumours spread rapidly online.

created quite a stir on the internet before filming had even

positive and negative discussions about Violeta's role as the

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

'A friend of a friend is in her class'

the rumours spread, Zelena managed to get

began to trend in the top

Toland University's forum for more gossip and discovered that Violeta

high school competition, like