Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 434 Lydia's Scandal

In truth, Zelena wasn't passionate about acting.

She simply enjoyed the fame and the admiration that came with being a celebrity, much like how she used to admire Violeta in her past life.

Because of that, Zelena was committed to improving her acting skills and even took private lessons from the Film Academy.

Hattie, on the other hand, had a slight edge over Zelena. With an actress mother, she had some natural talent in her genes. Privately, Hattie often mocked Zelena for lacking in talent.

The director often had to spend extra time teaching her, which made some wonder if Zelena was the one acting or if it was the director.

However, Hattie wasn't much better. Despite her talent, she didn't put in the effort required.

As time went on, her natural talent began to wane. Even if she had opportunities, she didn't make the most of them.

...

On the weekend, Violeta had dinner with Kaylee.

Kaylee was probably Violeta's only real friend. After Violeta's debut, she struggled to form deep connections in the industry, feeling that something was always lacking.

They enjoyed a meal of foreign cuisine, took a photo together, and posted it on Facebook.

Lies in Winter' was about to be released. Initially, it didn't generate much excitement since the

sent her a private message, but she didn't see it. Meanwhile, 'The Nirvana

achieving revenge and emerging unscathed,

shows, 'The Quiet Ode' with a 9.3 rating, and 'Nirvana

such successes, she once

was featured in 'As Soon As We Meet', had a brief spike in popularity when the show first aired but was later overshadowed by

show received a mediocre rating of 8.4, only above the passing

confrontation with Violeta ended in her

the end of

Lydia was

date with

they were caught by paparazzi,

photo, though vague, suggested a romantic scandal

settled the matter by paying off the paparazzi, but the buzz on Facebook persisted. Many people speculated about her boyfriend's

he came from a special background, exposing him could lead to serious

few knew who he was, Lydia was anxious about their relationship being exposed,

an offline brand event, both

on opposite sides of the corridor, exchanging silent glances.

Lydia was still

Ine