Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 552 The Stage Is Set

Violeta was reclining comfortably, her eyes shielded by a thin, translucent mask as she scrolled through Twitter with her phone held at arm's length. Aster sat beside her. "Poor Zelena.

"It's outrageous that a hater would intrude on the set like that."

Violeta glanced up from her phone. "Is there any evidence that this was actually the work of a hater?"

Aster shook her head. "What? If it wasn't a hater, then who could it be? People have done crazier things before. Remember Nolan's car chase? And there are stories of stalkers breaking into celebrities' homes and rummaging through their trash." Violeta set her phone down and gently touched the delicate eye mask on her face.

She closed her eyes thoughtfully. "The paparazzi chase celebrities for personal gain. Stalkers act out of an obsessive fascination with their idols.

"There's always a motive behind such actions. This person blocked the lock and cut the wires-what could their motive be?"

Aster considered this. "Yeah, it doesn't seem to add up."

Violeta's gaze became more intense. "Someone who would go to these lengths must be trying to scare Zelena. But why would a hater want to intimidate Zelena? Is it to push her out of the industry?"

Aster frowned. "Getting onto the set isn't easy. Though there are many people, everyone is familiar. A stranger would definitely stand out."

The set of The River's Breeze, while not as tightly secured as The Golden Age, wasn't accessible to just anyone.

Aster's realization hit.

"Ms. White, are you suggesting that this wasn't the work of a hater but someone who knows the set?

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