Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 399 Clash of Ambitions

Hattie watched Tracy on stage, who was putting on a show. Covering her mouth with her hand, she leaned toward Zelena and whispered, "She found a sugar daddy, which is why she won the award." Zelena asked, "Seriously? Is that true?"

Hattie often had insider information because Hannah had a wide network and was known as the "madam" in the industry.

That was why Hattie could get into a high-end couture dress so quickly after Violeta.

If Hannah didn't have such high hopes for Hattie and wasn't worried about the Ridges's reputation, Tracy wouldn't have had to go to such lengths.

In this business, if you were willing to take risks, you'd end up doing better than everyone else.

Hattie said, "Do you not believe me? Just wait and see now that she's won an award, her ego's going to be through the roof."

Zelena stayed silent.

Hattie had a good attitude about it because she didn't care much about the Best Newcomer Award and wasn't interested in competing for it.

Tracy wanted the award mainly to boost her commercial value and attract better opportunities.

With Hannah as her support, Hattie didn't need to worry too much about securing resources for herself.

For Hattie, winning or losing an award wasn't as important as whether she was popular, how big her presence was, and how good she looked.

She was all about using her star status to hook up with a wealthy guy and marry into a rich family. A few years down the line, she wanted to be a key player in helping Benson take over the Ridge family. Being a star wasn't a forever career, so she was focused on using her youth and looks to find a big supporter early on.

But Zelena wasn't having it. She was super competitive and wanted to stay ahead of Tracy.

had shot up, Zelena's not happy about it at

it, so she was now trying to find some

Best Newcomer Award, but she had miscalculated and was taking

to handling tough situations, having faced many challenges and

to fail, so she had

Tracy might win the award, so she

concerned about what to do next if she didn't win the Best

her worst fears had come

was coming off

down the steps, looking like a proud

she deliberately lifted

sorry, Lena. I

she quickly recovered and

variety show from Tracy and even

and gaining influence, she

Tracy acting so arrogantly, Hattie's disdain for

A

she was, especially when she knew Tracy's background. What was there to be so

away, Hattie muttered disdainfully, "Little b*tch. "Did you

her hair and replied, "Oh, I just took one

once they're in power. Don't worry, I can't stand her either. I'll

gaining so much attention, the trouble

Best Newcomer Award, which shifted the dynamics for the new

it was the New Year, feeling proud and relieved. 'She wasn't only wore high-end fashion but also won an award-things were starting to take