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.

and her status had shot up, Zelena's

about it, so she was now trying to find some balance by focusing on

win the Best Newcomer Award, but she had miscalculated and was taking the biggest hit.

having faced

her to fail, so she had to keep

Tracy might win the award, so she knew

next if she didn't win the

jewellery she was wearing and realised her worst fears had

was coming off the

cloud nine, practically floating down the steps, looking like a

Zelena's seat, she deliberately

I'm so sorry, Lena. I

tensed for a moment, but she quickly recovered and smiled

Zelena had taken a variety show from Tracy and even made

was winning awards and gaining influence, she wouldn't let Zelena off

so arrogantly, Hattie's

A

who were even more arrogant than she was, especially when she knew Tracy's background.

Hattie muttered disdainfully, "Little

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

like that won't let you off once they're in power. Don't

so much attention, the trouble

which shifted the

like it was the New Year, feeling proud and relieved. 'She