Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 351 Breaking

Irene picked out a dress for Violeta.

It was a new haute couture piece from SEVITL's autumn collection. A high-end, light purple, slit-hem bodycon dress with an off-shoulder design and intricate fish scale detailing extending from the top to the skirt's hem, with pale highlights that reflected light when walking. It looked like a stunning mermaid dress.

There was also a short, black butterfly-themed dress from the same collection, which made the legs look longer.

When Violeta arrived at the studio and saw the dress Irene had sent over, she felt a bit uneasy.

"Mom, won't this be too flashy for me to wear? I just debuted, and I'm already wearing haute couture? How am I supposed to blend in later?"

Irene replied, "Why shouldn't you wear it? I bought this dress for my daughter. Wearing haute couture right after debuting will show everyone you're different. I saw that scandal they were talking about, saying you were dating a rich man for money. Haha! Wearing this will shut them up!"

Violeta was surprised. "You bought it?"

There have been instances where celebrities who weren't qualified tried to buy dresses for the red carpet themselves, which offended the brands and led to poor fashion resources later.

The brands are the biggest sponsors if you don't have backing in the entertainment industry. If you get blacklisted or banned, it's a huge loss.

"Mom, isn't this against the rules?"

Irene reassured her, "Don't worry. I know the president of SEVITL's Artea-Pacifica region. You can wear it without worry. Last time we had afternoon tea, the president mentioned that they enjoyed your performance in 'The Quiet Ode' and thought you had a great presence. They want to work with you.

"Vio, don't be afraid. If anything happens, I'll handle it. Just wear it."

Since Irene put it that way, Violeta decided to go along with it.

it then. I was wondering what to wear to

the phone, "Good, you wear it. I won't keep you from your work anymore. Oh, and come home for dinner this weekend. Your dad and I

"Okay."

up, Violeta raised an eyebrow at Eugene,

Scott, it's settled. I'll

exclaimed, "Wow, isn't it

"Maybe flashy is exactly what

Let Hattie's team go after that White Goddess dress. We'll be the most stunning mermaid at the Clio Charity

you contact Danielle? I read the script. This first draft

her. She said she

...

dinner with the director of Viviane that

of persuasion, the dress

very pleased with

Violeta,

days with no response from Violeta's team, she figured Violeta had given up. She

secure the dress over Hattie, everyone in the industry would know who the real power player

spread the word and take the opportunity to smear

the message and promptly went

a day, the news spread throughout

...

rumours quickly

out of their minds? We didn't even provoke them. Why are they doing this?" Violeta thought about the

Violeta was behind