Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 394 Pulling Strings

Though it sounded simple, achieving it was far from easy.

Eugene privately reached out to several high-end jewellery brands, but all turned him down. Their feedback was either prior commitments to other artists or unwillingness to take the risk under his name. Despite his connections, borrowing jewellery under his own name posed too much of a risk for the brands.

Since he had promised Violeta, Eugene was determined to make it happen.

That evening, Eugene was drinking with Lance Sowle, the deputy general manager of the company.

After a few rounds, Eugene brought up the idea of borrowing jewellery from the brands and asked Lance to be his guarantor.

Lance sobered at the request.

"Me? As a guarantor? Eugene, you know I never take sides in such matters. If I help you now, what am I supposed to say when Winnie asks me to help Tracy borrow jewellery next time?"

Eugene sneered coldly and asked, "Can Tracy's commercial value compare to Violeta's? She's not even associated with any of the top luxury brands. Isn't it a bit much for her to wear high-end jewellery? You're really stretching it."

Lance nudged his shoulder and said, "Don't be so sure. The Blind Detective is rated above nine. While Tracy's resources can't match Violeta's, it's anyone's guess who will win the award this time."

Many criticised Tracy's acting online.

However, the Skyward Award judges don't simply follow the crowd. They have their own standards.

Eugene frowned but remained silent.

Violeta didn't secure SEVITL's deal with the company. Can't they sponsor Violeta? It's

own dress. Now she has to pay for her jewellery too? That's not the way to succeed in this industry,

earned through one's own efforts were not the

to make

on her family for everything, she might as well stay home and be the pampered daughter

jewellery for the red

older, established artist, people would see her wealth and grandeur as a symbol of her status in the industry-a sign of the confidence that comes from having built a

like Violeta, trying to

an excellent card to play, but they couldn't pull it

would spoil

wouldn't that make me look like a useless

what, I can't be your

playfully chided, "You old fox. You'll jump at the first sign of benefit, but you're too scared to vouch for her. Are you so sure Violeta won'twin the

didn't say that. Hey, don't pin

for free. If Violeta wins the award, her resources will skyrocket, making her truly the top actress at

QUMS

can name your terms. The team will

and asked, "Do you

back, "Do you think Tracy

and stared thoughtfully at the wine glass. He said, "You

Well, isn't that something?

the entertainment industry, finding a backer wasn't unheard

each other for years. Just tell me if