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.

continued, "Her family is rich. Violeta didn't secure SEVITL's deal with the company. Can't they sponsor Violeta?

of message would that send? She had already faced ridicule for purchasing her own dress. Now she has to pay for her jewellery too? That's not the way to succeed in this industry, man. It would

through one's own efforts were not the same as those obtained

to make fun of

for everything, she might as well stay home and be the pampered daughter instead of struggling in the

her own jewellery for the red carpet wasn't

as a symbol of her status in the industry-a sign of the confidence

in her early twenties, like Violeta, trying to flaunt resources she doesn't have would only

family background was an excellent card to play, but they couldn't pull it every

would spoil

wouldn't that make me look like a useless

him and said, "No matter what, I can't be your guarantor. You'll have to find another

set down his glass and 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 that

for free. If

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doesn't win, you can name your

asked, "Do you

back, "Do you

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

Well, isn't that something?

entertainment industry, finding a backer

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