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.

with the

"D*mn it! Are you serious? What kind of message would that send? She had already faced ridicule for purchasing her own dress. Now she has to

through one's own efforts were not the same as

didn't want anyone to make

to rely on her family for everything, she might as well stay home and be the pampered daughter instead of struggling in the

for

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

in her early twenties, like Violeta, trying to

was an excellent card to play, but they

would spoil the game's

make me look like a useless

and said, "No matter what, I can't be your guarantor. You'll

sign of benefit, but you're too scared to vouch for her. Are you so

replied, "I didn't say that. Hey, don't

my guarantor for free. If Violeta wins

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she doesn't win, you can name your

heartily and asked, "Do you have that much faith in

"Do you think Tracy

swirled his drink and stared thoughtfully at the wine glass. He said, "You never know. I've heard she recently got

Well, isn't that something?

finding a backer

We've known each other for years.