Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 632 Mr Jay Golding

What happened tonight might not be clear to outsiders, but those within the industry surely understood.

Zelena quickly went to comfort Ophelia.

"Ophelia, what happened?"

Ophelia's expression turned icy. "If it weren't for Violeta, I wouldn't have embarrassed myself tonight! She's pretending to be a good person, it's absurd. Is she trying to impress the brand representatives?" Zelena gave a wry smile. "That's just how she is. If you get to know her, you'll see. She can't stand to see others succeed and enjoy kicking people when they're down.

"But Ophelia, don't worry, she'll end up creating a buzz tonight that will damage her reputation more than yours."

"Oh?"

Ophelia sensed Zelena was plotting something but chose not to get involved.

If Zelena wanted to impress her, she would simply sit back and watch.

The event proceeded swiftly.

that held commercial value for artists, most attendees were there to mingle rather than to receive accolades. Violeta had been quiet throughout the last year, so she

the Year award, her first since entering the industry. Her career was truly soaring.

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Zelena was fuming. "You!"

live cameras rolling, she could not cause a scene and had to hold back

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of respect for the brand and

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is an excellent opportunity. If you let this chance slip by, there may not be another. Expect a lot of people to

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