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

was now trying to find some

Award, but she had miscalculated and was taking the biggest hit. Violeta

situations, having faced many challenges and low points in

knew people were waiting for her to fail, so she

win the award,

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

her worst fears had come true-she

off the stage with the

was on cloud nine, practically floating down the steps, looking like a proud

seat, she deliberately lifted her skirt, nearly messing

sorry, Lena. I didn't

quickly

long ago, Zelena had taken a variety show from Tracy

awards and gaining influence,

Tracy acting so arrogantly, Hattie's

A

stand people who were even more arrogant than she was, especially when she knew Tracy's background. What was there to be so cocky

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

"Oh, I just took one of her variety

off once they're in power. Don't worry, I can't stand

much attention,

which shifted the dynamics for

it was the New Year, feeling proud and relieved. 'She wasn't only wore high-end fashion but also won