Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 413 Their Futures Were Intertwined

At the doorway, Zelena leaned against the frame, listening closely to Lydia's phone call.

A satisfied smirk curled her lips.

She had played her cards well.

Lydia, having been entrenched in the industry for years, undoubtedly had her own network of contacts.

With Zelena having leaked the information, Lydia would certainly verify it herself.

Zelena had done her part and could now simply observe as Lydia took action.

After all, with Violeta having repeatedly overshadowed her, how could Lydia resist the chance to undermine Violeta?

Let the show begin.

That night, Violeta finished her work early and quietly headed to a restaurant for a meeting.

Felix had driven her there.

As she exited the car, Violeta turned to Felix and said, "Felix, you should head back. You could end up waiting for quite some time."

Felix replied, "No problem, Ms. White. I'll wait outside. Eugene insisted that I ensure you get back safely."

agreed, closing

hat and mask before slipping

at the entrance to guide her

were already

removed her mask, she saw

I the last to

teased, "We haven't been waiting long-just

of here. It hasn't been that long," Violeta retorted, gaining a

glint. "It's been a while, Vio. It's rare to catch a glimpse of

Supporting Actress, you mean?" Zoren corrected

Best Supporting Actress! I almost forgot. I watched the awards live. You looked

hat and mask placing them on the table before sitting down. "It's not often we get together like this. Is

Who knows when he'll return. It seems he's forgotten about us. But then again, Jasper is your boss, Vio." "That's true. I work for

With him here, I could run the company however I like," she joked, pouring herself a cup of tea.

too bad. It's the

interjected, "Liam's practically a prince at the company. Who would dare cross him? Why do you ask,

slowly, "I've heard that Hattie is trying to get close to wealthy men. If she marries

son vying for power. Sending Benson abroad had

Hattie would likely find him

Liam frowned. "Last Christmas,

didn't come back but