Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 352 This Was Just the Beginning

Lydia Coleman, the reigning queen of pop culture, was captured at the airport upon her return to the country.

The media buzzed as Lydia, who had been vacationing abroad, returned just in time for the Clio Charity Night.

Tapping into the trendy searches, numerous videos showed fans greeting Lydia at the airport, which was packed not just with fans but also with a slew of media outlets.

Previously, Eugene had orchestrated a PR move to elevate Violeta by pushing her into the spotlight, overshadowing Lydia as the Apex's new Top Gun. Lydia's team had yet to respond to this manoeuver.

As the hottest newcomer, Violeta had recently been involved in a scandal involving late-night escapades, further fuelling media interest. They eagerly swarmed Lydia at the airport, bombarding her with questions about Violeta. "Lydia, is there a reason you left Apex?"

"What do you think of Apex's new signee, Violeta?"

"Some say Violeta is the next Top Gun after you. Do you think she deserves it?"

"Lydia, please answer!"

The media followed Lydia from the airport, cameras flashing. Lydia, dressed in high-end luxury attire and carrying a six-figure bag, had two assistants fending off the media microphones. As she was about to get into her car, she removed her sunglasses, her beautiful eyes sweeping over the cameras. "Violeta? Sorry, I don't know who that is."

"Wow!"

Violeta, the rising star, was astonishing. However, it was plausible since Lydia had been abroad and might not have followed domestic

in front of the media was a slap in Violeta's

went viral,

had argued with Violeta's fans on Facebook but had mostly lost since Violeta was currently more popular. Now, with Lydia back, her fans felt empowered. Soon, topics mocking Violeta soared to the top five in

and

Bang!

frowned, "Mr. Scott, what does this mean? Is she

her best. Lydia was

war on

the video calmly and put

Violeta, "Beauty, what's

know her better than I do. What do you think we should

Eugene's eyes narrowed.

team with her, leaving Eugene powerless and ridiculed by Aiden. He had always publicly wished Lydia well, but he

his first

first, elevating her to the top. He had never wronged

a place where fame and fortune were paramount, genuine friendship was rare. Eugene had thought Lydia was a true friend and ally, but he

something Eugene would