Far away on a film set in another province, Zelena watched the trending topics on Facebook and thought that Hattie had dropped the ball this time.
Hattie had also attended the Clio Charity Night, yet her presence caused barely a ripple.
While her name did appear in the trending searches, it was quickly overshadowed by the uproar over Violeta.
It was evident that Hattie couldn't compete with Violeta.
Hattie might have had a fighting chance before Violeta's return to the White family. But now?
The odds were slim.
Meanwhile, on another set, Tracy was seething with envy upon hearing that Violeta had won the endorsement of a top luxury brand.
"This is so unfair! The company gave Violeta such a huge deal, and I got nothing!" she fumed.
Winnie responded, "Hold on, that might not be the company's doing it for Violeta."
Tracy looked puzzled. "What do you mean, Winnie?"
Winnie explained, "I think the brand approached Violeta directly. The company wouldn't dare pitch a top luxury brand to a newcomer."
It was obvious that the powerful family behind Violeta was pulling strings.
After all, she was indeed a daughter of a wealthy family.
She could navigate the high society world with ease, so why wouldn't she excel in the entertainment industry?
Winnie felt a pang of regret for not securing the role of Violeta's agent.
However, she suddenly recalled that the higher-ups had already assigned Eugene to Violeta, leaving no opportunity for her.
Nevertheless, Tracy still had a hopeful career ahead.
Patting her shoulder, Winnie said, "Tracy, don't think too much about it. Sure, Violeta's top luxury endorsement looks impressive now, but that could be a double-edged sword."
"She's riding high on the success of 'A Quiet Ode' for now. But once the hype dies down and if Violeta doesn't produce another hit, even the best endorsements won't stick around."
Securing a top luxury brand wasn't the real achievement.
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