Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 414 He's Really Good Looking

Liam chuckled with a hint of scorn. "Do you think I can't match up to Benson and his flashy airs? Even if he returns from abroad, he'll just be another fixture at home. He won't see me coming."

Hayden smirked slightly. "Yeah."

Violeta and Zoren also smiled.

Their long-standing friendship meant they were staunchly supportive of Liam.

In their view, Hannah and her children were unworthy of their regard.

Tonight's reminder from Violeta had come at a crucial moment.

With Hattie's venture into the entertainment industry, the family had somewhat relaxed their vigilance. It seemed prudent to keep a closer watch on her.

Lydia had managed to uncover the source of the complaint.

Someone had indeed reported Violeta's new drama, which had caused delays in its approval process.

Upon reviewing the complaint, the officials found that while the specifics of the complaint differed slightly from the submitted material, the core of 'Nirvana and Rebirth' was inherently controversial. No previous drama had tackled such a sensitive theme.

Nevertheless, the final cut of the series had been deftly edited, with any controversial content removed and the ending left deliberately open.

This 'clean' version of the show created an impression of subtlety, with each episode building anticipation and leaving viewers eager for a resolution.

aired, it would unintentionally draw attention

were still deliberating

the bureau through her young boyfriend-the bureau chief's son-was eager to exploit this

delay the approval process as long as possible, ideally for six

why not just prevent the show

of the year. Wouldn't it be more

the industry around the same time, though Ophelia had moved into film early on

film work, Ophelia's accomplishments were modest, failing to

dramas, placing her in direct competition with

Pitting Violeta's show against

Ophelia's was a clever

V

two of her rivals battle each other was

plan. "I get it now.

just about being smart; it's about luck. I should be thankful to

her boyfriend investigated the complaint, he discovered its submission

had

no outsider should have been

to divulge this

seemed Zelena also aimed to use

placed the perfume on the table, her

newcomer like Zelena, further dealings with her

evening, Violeta and her companions