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!

said calmly, "You've got it wrong. I'm not trying to blackmail

Hattie was puzzled.

probably seen the latest trending topics on

"Yes, just like you taught me, remember? The campus

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

to have that

turn out like this, she would never have helped Zelena

with anger as she

exactly do you

"You figure it out.

control. You come up with a scandal

for years. If I were the one to leak something, wouldn't that seem

plenty of

the illegitimate daughter of

be great for you.

call to the media, and you'd be

her words were chilling. Hattie's shoulders trembled

closer and patted Hattie's shoulder. "Alright, take your time and think about it. But not too much time-I can only give you one day be waiting for

Zelena left the lounge.

was the sound of a cup shattering on the

the set, Zelena paused and looked over toward the director's tent

look. His longer hair nearly covered his eyes, and his profife was striking,

gaze lingered on