Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 547 Meeting Violeta

Zelena aimed to win everyone's favor, hoping to build a strong reputation.

She was careful not to inconvenience the staff, and only those who were close to her truly understood her nature.

Evelina shared a lounge with Zelena. Upon arrival, Evelina greeted her with a bright smile.

"Hello, Zelena."

Zelena rolled her eyes discreetly and forced a smile in return. "If you had arrived any later, I'm afraid your assistants might have asked me to leave."

Evelina pretended to be surprised. "Oh, really?"

She turned to Jenny and inquired, "Jenny, did you do something to upset Zelena? Did you leave a bad impression on her?"

Jenny quickly shook her head. "No, we didn't do anything."

She then seemed to remember something and added, "Perhaps the noise we made earlier disturbed you? I'm truly sorry. This is the only lounge we have, so I'd appreciate your understanding, Ms. Blake."

The implication was clear: since Zelena and Evelina shared the lounge, any discomfort Zelena felt was her own problem.

hadn't expected the assistant to be so manipulative, but trying to play innocent was

She asked calmly, "Evelina, what exactly does your assistant mean? Is she suggesting that I'm being unreasonable, trying to make me look petty?" Jenny's face fell,

"No, Zelena. She's just an employee. She didn't intend

an eyebrow, adjusting her earrings with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "If that's not

artists I've shared a lounge with before were at least second-tier. And

should count herself lucky that Zelena was not bothered by it, but she would not tolerate any pretentious

a few exchanges, Evelina realized Zelena wasn't buying into her usual

"Zelena-" Evelina spoke again.

her. "I'll be blunt with you. It's crucial to choose assistants who have good manners. Otherwise, offending people is minor compared to the lasting resentment and potential sabotage that

authoritative tone, making her point

"Ms. Blake, I'm truly sorry. Please don't hold today's incident against me." Zelena turned to the mirror,

е

me. Of course, I'm

and Evelina were left

to find the producer and

of sharing a

It was beneath her.

connecting with Eugene, Harvey was buzzing

had verified Eugene's credentials and