Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 575 Ultimatums and Unraveling Fates

Zelena had considered playing this card before but had held back.

This time, she was ready to use it to save herself from the mess she was in.

When Hattie saw the photos on the table, her expression changed instantly. She strode forward and snatched them up to take a closer look. The more she looked, the paler her face became.

"Where did you get these photos!?"

Zelena replied leisurely, "I took them."

Hattie furiously flung the photos at Zelena's face. The pictures scattered through the air, and a few strands of hair fell across Zelena's forehead.

"You wretch, you were following me?"

Zelena closed her eyes briefly but kept her expression calm.

She reached out and picked up one of the photos that had landed on her lap, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She looked at Hattie, her voice cold. "I wasn't following you. I just happened to see Alaric picking you up in the parking garage after that brand event, so I snapped a few shots."

Hattie clenched her fists, her eyes widening as if she was ready to tear Zelena apart. She lowered her voice, but her anger was barely contained. "What are you trying to do? Alaric has already left the industry. Are you trying to blackmail me with these?" The scandal involving Alaric had blown over when he left the public eye.

Hattie had never imagined that Zelena had kept this in reserve!

got it wrong. I'm not trying to blackmail you-I'm

Hattie was puzzled.

the latest trending topics on Facebook. I need a bigger scandal to overshadow mine." Hattie

just like you taught

disqualified from a competition, it was Hattie who had taught her to use a

have that advice thrown back in her

things would turn out like this,

with anger as she gritted her

exactly do

"You figure it out.

you the control. You come up with a scandal

the one to leak something,

have plenty of juicy

the illegitimate daughter of the

be great for

media, and you'd

tone was calm, but her words were chilling.

Hattie's shoulder. "Alright, take your time and think about it. But not too much time-I can only give

Zelena left the lounge.

the sound of a cup shattering on the floor, but Zelena

through the set, Zelena paused and looked over toward the director's tent on the outskirts of the shoot. The director was talking to Nolan in

had a slightly rebellious look. His longer hair nearly covered his eyes, and his profife was

on Nolan, perhaps