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!

I'm not trying to blackmail you-I'm here to make

Hattie was puzzled.

and spoke clearly. "You've probably seen the latest trending topics on Facebook. I need a bigger scandal to overshadow mine." Hattie

you taught me, remember? The

was Hattie who

bitterly ironic to have that advice thrown

Hattie had known things would turn out like

cracking with anger

do

"You figure it out.

the control. You come up with a scandal to

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

plenty of juicy

daughter

be great for you.

and

calm, but her words were chilling. Hattie's shoulders

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

Zelena left the lounge.

a cup shattering on

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

brown plaid shirt and worn-out jeans, had a slightly rebellious look. His longer hair nearly covered his eyes, and his profife was striking,

on Nolan,