Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 355 The Feud

Violeta took a sip of her wine.

In her past life, she remembered the scandal of Brandon's downfall due to his indulgent lifestyle. There was news of an unplanned pregnancy with a female singer in the industry.

Although Brandon's family background was good, the scandal affected him significantly. However, it wasn't enough to drive him out of the industry; instead, the woman faced severe online abuse for a long time.

At that time, the famous director, Austin Cress, was approaching.

Eugene quickly brought Violeta over to greet him. This was a rare opportunity to expand her network.

Meanwhile, the red carpet event continued.

Hattie, in a high-end White Goddess gown, posed confidently, lingering on the red carpet a bit longer than necessary.

Following the schedule, one star after another walked the red carpet.

Lydia appeared in a striking black haute couture dress, exuding a powerful aura with flawless makeup. The highlight of her outfit was a large ruby necklace around her neck. After signing at the board, she raised her hand to greet the cameras. She had already paid the media to ensure her presence would trend after the event. Her haute couture dress was a global first-wear, a rare opportunity in the domestic entertainment industry.

After leaving the red carpet, her assistant draped a coat over her shoulders.

"Are we trending yet?"

"Lydia, it's all set."

"Good."

Feeling reassured, Lydia grabbed her clutch and headed backstage.

As soon as she arrived, she recognised a few familiar faces and followed the staff to her seat.

She glanced around and noticed Austin sitting with the director of Clio Charity Night. Her goal was to break into the film industry, so she took off her coat and walked over, swaying her hips. But as she approached, she saw that Austin wasn't alone. Eugene and Violeta were there, chatting and laughing.

Lydia frowned and stopped. Approaching Austin in front of Eugene and Violeta would make her look too eager. Lydia, proud and self-respecting, decided against it and returned to her seat. She didn't notice that Eugene, cleaning his sunglasses, caught a glimpse of her retreating figure in the reflection.

Eugene's gaze sharpened slightly, and he smiled as he hung the sunglasses in his pocket. "Director Cress, please look after Violeta. Have you seen 'The Quiet Ode"?" Austin, already interested in Violeta, continued the conversation.

Back at her seat, Lydia kept an eye on them. The more she looked, the more she suspected Violeta's dress was something special. She sent a message to her assistant. 'What dress is Violeta wearing?'

'I'll replace out right away,' the assistant replied.

...

Meanwhile, Hattie and Jacques

finished their red carpet walk and headed backstage. They

intentionally stood close to the.

cameras, creating an image of net

close relationship to please their fans.

But with their wine glasses in hand, their whispered conversation was anything but friendly.

"Jacques, what cologne are you wearing? It's so strong."

"Your makeup must weigh a ton, yet you're criticising me?"

During the filming of 'The Moon

Belongs to You,' they had worked well together, but both were focused solely on their careers and had no interest in a romantic relationship. Hattie's mediocre acting and

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haughty attitude, con with her habit of chewing gum during scenes, annoyed Jacques.

They rarely interacted outside of their scenes and their teams constantly fought over getting more screen time for their respective stars. After the series aired, both sides bought followers and traffic, leading to negative reviews that had each blaming the other.

Despite their animosity, they managed to stand together for their fans. As the event continued, Hattie turned and walked away, while Jacques went in the opposite direction. Their feud was known to everyone but their fans.

After Hattie entered the venue...