Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 484 Last Straw

Lydia said nothing.

If given another chance, she wouldn't have chosen to leave Apex Entertainment.

When things were going well, she didn't realise the value of having a big company backing her. Now that she was in trouble, she understood that a big company could provide solid support.

Before long, Eugene quietly arrived at the hospital.

His assistant was waiting at the hospital room's door. When he saw Eugene, the assistant hurried up to him and said, "Mr. Scott, you're here."

Eugene nodded. "Let's go in."

The assistant responded, "Alright."

They entered the hospital room together. Eugene immediately saw the weary-looking Lydia sitting on the hospital bed.

When she saw Eugene, Lydia clutched the corner of her blanket tightly and said, "Hey, Eugene."

Before sitting on the couch, Eugene studied her for a moment. He sighed. "Lydia, it seems like you didn't take my advice seriously. I told you he'd ruin you."

Lydia blinked repeatedly and said, "I already regret it."

Eugene chuckled softly and said to his assistant, "Get me a glass of water."

The assistant quickly complied and said, "Oh, right."

Then, Eugene asked Lydia, "Did you really break up with him and get an abortion?"

gaze, implicitly confirming

continued, "You bought those

Lydia admitted, "Yes."

sneered and asked, "So what's your

do. Now that you're here, I

and asked casually, "Me? How do you expect me to

attention. It's the best PR strategy. Once everyone's focus shifts, I can slowly have the photos removed from Facebook. With time, I can make a comeback." These back-to-back scandals

soon receive termination letters from her

Lydia about

to greater heights;

in

even

gher current posit

would be difficult.

had

Lydia didn't know how

called, she thought of

was overshadowed by Violeta's

orchestrate a bigger scandal for Violeta, it would surely cover up

their years of connection, wouldn't

intention-to have him

enough to ruin you. You want to find an even bigger scandal to cover up.

this magnitude, they'd need

already

be