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?"

lowered her gaze,

"You bought those

Lydia admitted, "Yes."

asked, "So what's

said, "At first, I didn't know what to do. Now that you're here, I think it

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

the public's 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

properly, she might soon receive termination letters

Lydia about

to greater heights;

in ruins.

even

gher current posit

would be difficult.

had

didn't know

called, she thought

scandal was overshadowed by Violeta's

Eugene could orchestrate a bigger scandal for Violeta, it

thought Eugene, considering their years of connection,

Lydia's intention-to have him betray

on you is enough to ruin you. You want to find an even bigger

a scandal of this magnitude,

already enough to ruin

could be more