Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 352

Lydia Coleman, the reigning queen of pop culture, was captured at the airport upon her return to the country.

The media buzzed as Lydia, who had been vacationing abroad, returned just in time for the Clio Charity Night.

Tapping into the trendy searches, numerous videos showed fans greeting Lydia at the airport, which was packed not just with fans but also with a slew of media outlets.

Previously, Eugene had orchestrated a PR move to elevate Violeta by pushing her into the spotlight, overshadowing Lydia as the Apex's new Top Gun. Lydia's team had yet to respond to this manoeuver.

As the hottest newcomer, Violeta had recently been involved in a scandal involving late-night escapades, further fuelling media interest. They eagerly swarmed Lydia at the airport, bombarding her with questions about Violeta.

"Lydia, is there a reason you left Apex?"

"What do you think of Apex's new signee, Violeta?"

"Some say Violeta is the next Top Gun after you. Do you think she deserves it?"

"Lydia, please answer!"

The media followed Lydia from the airport, cameras flashing. Lydia, dressed in high-end luxury attire and carrying a six-figure bag, had two assistants fending off the media microphones. As she was about to get into her car, she removed her sunglasses, her beautiful eyes sweeping over the cameras.

"Violeta? Sorry, I don't know who that is."

"Wow!"

Her words were arrogant. For Lydia, a reigning star, to claim not to know Violeta, the rising star, was astonishing. However, it was plausible since Lydia had been abroad and might not have followed domestic entertainment news.

Still, saying it so blatantly in front of the media was a slap in Violeta's face.

The video quickly went viral, topping the trendy searches.

Comments were flooded with cheers and welcome messages for Lydia's return. Previously, Lydia's fans had argued with Violeta's fans on Facebook but had mostly lost since Violeta was currently more popular. Now, with Lydia back, her fans felt empowered.

Soon, topics mocking Violeta soared to the top five in trendy searches.

Eugene watched the video, fuming, and slammed his phone on the table.

Bang!