Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 530 Wished Him Well

Mason was satisfied with both the actors' appearances and performances, scribbling some notes on a pad.

The stage manager announced, "Thanks for all your hard work. That's a wrap on today's auditions."

Mason called out, "Chad, hold on a second. Come over here."

Violeta glanced at Chad. He gave her a questioning look before heading toward Mason. "Mr. Mason, what can I do for you?"

Violeta gave a small smile and then turned to leave.

The auditions were done, and she had other things to take care of.

As she got into the car to head to her next destination, Aster suddenly remembered something and turned to Violeta. "Ms. White, you must have met Chad during the auditions, right?" "Yeah, why?"

Aster said, "It's quite something. Do you know who Chad is? He's actually Wade Howell's grandson."

Violeta's eyes widened a little.

The connection made sense now. Despite being known professionally as Chad Turner, Chad's real last name was actually Howell, which was the same as Wade's.

Aster continued, "He's been with the company for five years and never mentioned this. He's really quite discreet."

replied, "He probably doesn't want to use Mr.

like him these days. I was really surprised to learn this. If he had used his connections, he wouldn't

reputation, he might

actors who had signed with Apex years ago

back to

open to changing your

in 'The Island', and he hadn't let it grow

to be suggesting that Chad might need

"Sure, I'm open to changing

perfect. You match the image I had in mind. For now, you're good

implied that Chad was likely to land the lead

the industry long enough to understand

back,

days later, the company announced the final results from

male role, and Violeta was

Violeta's audition that day, Tracy and Evelina also auditioned, but neither was chosen by Mason because they didn't

role for herself. Her

rivalry had become quite personal, and Evelina viewed

didn't feel any bitterness, understanding that there

accepted it. When Tracy found out Chad had been cast as the lead,