Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 669 I Take Pride in Who I Am

Given the gravity of the situation, Josh and Sharon realized it was time to step up and fulfill their roles as parents.

heartfelt apologies.

They first reached out to Anton to arrange a meeting where they could address everything openly. In a calm manner, they clarified the misunderstandings and admitted their errors. Acknowledging that they had let Violeta down after Zelena's return, they offered their However, Violeta struggled to accept their remorse.

"You don't need to apologize to me. I never meant to complicate things for Zelena; she's the one who has been in conflict with me."

While Violeta felt bitterness towards Josh and Sharon for their previous indifference, she also recognized that their care had contributed significantly to her development. Thus, she found it hard to hold a grudge against them. With Violeta choosing not to press the issue any further, Anton and Irene felt there wasn't much more to say.

Years of hardship had taken a toll on Josh and Sharon, turning their hair gray. Violeta sensed that business had become increasingly challenging for them and foresaw an impending financial crisis that would also impact Blake Group. Not only would the Blake Group suffer, but even the White Group would face the fallout.

However, due to its strong foundation, White Group was likely to weather the storm. While they would experience some setbacks, their solid position was too fortified for them to collapse entirely.

Many companies would struggle to survive the financial downturn, and Blake Group was bound to be one of those affected.

Violeta clearly understood their likely fate, which made it difficult for her to consider adding to their burdens.

Once everything was sorted out, Sharon turned to Violeta and said, "Vio, regardless of the circumstances, we have genuinely overlooked you for all these years."

a faint smile

reluctance to engage

might have appeared as just a gap of a few years, but for Violeta, it represented a long-standing accumulation of experiences from both this life and her previous one. She couldn't easily let it

said, "Now that we've cleared the air, we have other matters

be leaving as

and Sharon nodded in agreement, and both parties

had settled their

found herself utterly powerless to fight back; Violeta's online actions

with reports from users, ultimately leading to its total

public statement announcing that Zelena's contract had come to an end, meaning she was no longer affiliated with

and even the fan clubs that had rallied to

she had

to speak publicly. The only future that awaited

Zelena was silenced, her past actions in the entertainment industry began

rumors spread rapidly online, with some completely fabricated

persisted for two weeks, culminating in

their meeting,

Zelena, who occupied a seat by the expansive windows, dressed in

her eyes, she appeared to have taken over the entire floor. She cradled a coffee cup,

her head upon hearing her footsteps. "You made it. I