Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 404

Lance sat down on the chair, nodding slightly. "Yeah, Eugene, you're pretty lucky. First, you had Lydia, and now you've got the even more promising Violeta."

Eugene replied, "Indeed."

Lance continued, "But, do you think Winnie will be okay with this?"

"We both know how much Lydia wanted to win the Best Actress Award. Do you think she'll just let Violeta take it without a fight?"

Eugene frowned slightly.

Lance smirked, "Don't get too cocky. We'll see how things go. Oh, and don't forget to treat me to a meal. After all, I did vouch for Violeta to borrow that jewellery when she received the award."

Eugene laughed, "Haha! You really are shameless, aren't you?"

Lance shrugged and said, "Fine, if you want to burn bridges, don't come to me next time you need help."

Eugene asked, "Where would you like to have that meal?"

Lance couldn't help but laugh out loud.

After spending some time in the office, Eugene left.

Eugene understood Lance's neutral stance.

From the company's perspective, having one artist dominate isn't beneficial.

That was the very reason the company had supported Eugene to become a top manager. Fortunately, Aiden saw through it and didn't stop Eugene; instead, she helped him.

Having checks and balances creates a delicate equilibrium.

It would be beneficial for the company if Violeta and Tracy competed.

For example, when Lydia was the dominant actress, no other female artist in the company could balance her out. As a result, she developed rapidly and left as soon as her five-year contract ended.

The company invested resources and effort in supporting her, but in the end, this was the outcome they received.

Although she earned the company a significant amount of money over the past five years, the company clearly distinguishes between long-term and short-term gains and therefore still felt they had suffered a loss.

They had cultivated a seedling that grew into a towering tree.

If it wasn't in their own forest, they'd rather see it wither away.

Lydia missed the Best Actress Award once again.

This time, she wouldn't let Violeta pass easily, leading to a fierce rivalry between their teams.

Shortly after the Skyward Award, Zelena joined a variety show.