Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 541 Undeniable Chemistry

Zelena found the constant need to please the director draining, but she had no other option but to comply. Her back injury had made it impossible for her to continue with the high-energy demands of variety shows.

Reluctantly, she had to redirect her focus toward film acting to protect her health.

The two film projects she was considering were similar in terms of their production teams, though they belonged to different genres.

Urban dramas were less challenging to perform than period dramas, so Zelena chose The River's Breeze.

Stepping out of her comfort zone was already a significant hurdle, but she would soon face an even greater obstacle.

The official page for The Lodge had just announced its new celebrity guests for the upcoming season: Nolan and Polly. The episode had already been filmed and was scheduled to air over the weekend.

Online previews showed the two guests having a great time at The Lodge, enjoying themselves with the regular cast.

Zelena was taken aback. "What? Polly is on the show too!?"

Trina looked confused. "What's the issue?"

Zelena's expression darkened. She had hurried back to Quinston and reentered the field to avoid overlapping with the new season of The Lodge, but she had arrived too late.

Polly had already secured a spot!

Zelena turned to Trina, demanding, "Wasn't it your responsibility to negotiate with The Lodge for me? Why didn't you follow through?"

Trina responded, "At that time, you were still recovering from your injury, and the company had paused all your engagements. Securing The Lodge was impossible. Even if we had tried, how could you have managed it given your condition? Besides, I didn't anticipate they would bring Nolan on as a guest."

Zelena rolled her eyes, clearly infuriated.

Before she returned to Arlowand, she had specifically asked Trina to keep an eye on The Lodge.

She hadn't expected Trina to disregard her instructions so casually.

Now, Polly had taken the guest spot, and the episode had already been filmed.

It was too late to make any changes.

Zelena slammed her phone onto the table and glared at Trina. "Do you realize you've ruined something crucial for me?"

Trina was taken aback by Zelena's outburst. "What are you talking about?"

Zelena snapped, "Why didn't you take this task seriously? Are you even a competent manager?"

Trina fired back, "Am I not

dedicated? Who do you think kept your endorsements and business deals afloat while you were injured? Do you think those brands would have stayed without me?"

Zelena retorted, "Even if a thousand of those brands dropped me, it wouldn't matter!"

Zelena wasn't in the industry for the money.

The support from those brands was insignificant compared to her need to maintain a strong public image.

But no matter how vital her image was, it couldn't compare to Nolan!

This was a prime opportunity to work with Nolan, and missing it meant losing a rare chance.

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Zelena pointed at Trina and said, "If you had devoted as much effort to The Lodge as you did to managing the brands, Polly wouldn't have stolen the guest spot!"

Furious, Trina jumped up from her seat.

"Fine. If you're not satisfied with me as your manager, replace a better one."

With that, Trina stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

Zelena rolled her eyes in frustration, her temper close to boiling over. Trina's incredibly ungrateful!

Does she really think I can't manage without her? Hah!

Following her fallout with Trina, Marina Media renewed their contract with Zelena.

With Trina moving on to other clients, Zelena hired a new manager named Clifford Harding.

After the latest episode of The

Lodge aired, Polly and Nolan became the internet's hottest Many fans felt the two had undeniable chemistry.

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Their crime-solving antics on the show displayed excellent synergy: one meticulous, the other inventive. Although the audience was unaware of the extensive scripted elements, they were thoroughly entertained.

And as long as viewers enjoyed the show, the ratings soared.

The director's gamble paid off, revitalizing the show's success.

Polly, shedding her previous reserved persona, started engaging more actively with Nolan.

Initially, Nolan had responded out of courtesy, but as their interactions grew, their relationship became much closer.