Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 340 Aileen Jarvis

"Should we stay downstairs or head up now?"

Felix had already circled the area twice in and Alpha, scanning the growing crowd.

Aster looked uncertainly at Violeta, seeking her decision.

Violeta, her gaze steady, replied, "Let's go up."

In the world of celebrity, Alpha was the preferred choice for transporting stars.

Delaying their ascent would only attract unwelcome attention and invite speculation.

Moreover, a scheduling clash wasn't a crisis.

"Very well."

Felix parked the car and assumed his role as a bodyguard.

Aster opened the door and stepped out first, with Violeta following, her coat pulled tightly around her.

The throng of reporters and fans at the entrance had been waiting for Nolan, but Violeta's arrival presented them with an unexpected opportunity. "It's Violeta!"

A reporter's keen eye caught sight of her, and a shout went up.

Instantly, the crowd surged forward. Felix held an umbrella to shield them from the press and the barrage of flashing cameras. Aster, guiding Violeta, navigated through the mass of people, trying to clear a path.

"Violeta!"

"Look this way, Violeta!"

is clashing

"Violeta!!!"

cacophony of voices followed them as

Aster said, "I should have anticipated this. We should have arranged for more security. It

Violeta, however, remained composed.

experiences had accustomed her to less-than-ideal attention. In the industry, the real threat lay

go up," she said, offering Aster a

"Right," Aster replied.

the waiting staff quickly approached, eager to welcome them. "Ms. White, you've finally arrived. I feared you'd be caught outside," said the staff member, relief evident in his

"We nearly didn't make it. It

member sighed. "Nolan's team is live-streaming from here today. You see, there weren't so many reporters and fans

towards the studio.

On the River', Nolan had

project had

crew was hosting a live-stream event. The studio had been transformed into a makeshift broadcast space, brightly lit with the creative

was easygoing. The host, following the script, engaged with fans and posed questions. Nolan responded with

Violeta and her team to

slightly ajar door, they saw

fleeting figure, causing him to lose

smiling broadly,

our fans are eager

was so immersed in her role during the wrap that

a moment

by Violeta, missed the

his distraction, flashed a smile at the camera and said, "It's really nothing. Everyone was incredibly

moment, Nolan

struck me