Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 570 Web of Deception

With tears in her eyes, Celeste nodded. "I trust you."

Zelena returned to her seat, letting the makeup artist start removing her makeup.

Since time was tight, she didn't even get a chance to review the photos from the shoot before she hurriedly left with Celeste.

When they arrived back at the company, the police immediately took Celeste away for questioning.

The police showing up at the company caused quite a stir, even reaching the CEO of Marina Media.

The CEO, Marlon Brewer, and the higher-ups were all in the middle of a meeting when they saw Celeste being escorted out.

Zelena stood there, feeling their eyes on her.

Clifford showed up late. "Lena, what's going on?"

Zelena forced a smile. "I'm not sure. I think it's about the missing jewelry from that last event. They're probably just asking Celeste for some details. She should be back soon. I'm exhausted from the shoot, so I'm going to rest for a bit." With that, Zelena quickly made her exit.

Clifford followed her.

The group outside the conference room exchanged glances.

Someone spoke up, "The whole Polly situation has really blown up lately. Who knows what's true?"

"I've worked with Polly before. She didn't seem like that kind of person. She was actually pretty quiet."

never really know someone, do

artists' lounge and immediately

caught up to

is going

that the fewer people who knew about this, the better, so she didn't

she

stepped closer,

what's really going on! If you don't, I won't be able to help you, even if I want to!" Zelena hesitated for a moment but still didn't reveal

really don't

gave her a searching look. "Alright, if

today. We're going to be signing a batch of new artists later

waved her hand dismissively.

anything new that the company's veterans would need to mentor the

time to deal

lounge, Zelena

to the police

money to Horace and didn't even know who

asked about the 500 dollars, she stammered and couldn't give a clear explanation, claiming it might have

Since all of Celeste's

with Horace had

metin

if I knew him, and even if I had sent him money to post on Facebook, so what?

necklace in

police on the