Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 434

In truth, Zelena wasn't passionate about acting.

She simply enjoyed the fame and the admiration that came with being a celebrity, much like how she used to admire Violeta in her past life.

Because of that, Zelena was committed to improving her acting skills and even took private lessons from the Film Academy.

Hattie, on the other hand, had a slight edge over Zelena. With an actress mother, she had some natural talent in her genes.

Privately, Hattie often mocked Zelena for lacking in talent.

The director often had to spend extra time teaching her, which made some wonder if Zelena was the one acting or if it was the director.

However, Hattie wasn't much better. Despite her talent, she didn't put in the effort required.

As time went on, her natural talent began to wane. Even if she had opportunities, she didn't make the most of them.

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On the weekend, Violeta had dinner with Kaylee.

Kaylee was probably Violeta's only real friend. After Violeta's debut, she struggled to form deep connections in the industry, feeling that something was always lacking.

They enjoyed a meal of foreign cuisine, took a photo together, and posted it on Facebook.

Violeta also helped promote Kaylee's work. The low-budget film 'The Lies in Winter' was about to be released. Initially, it didn't generate much excitement since the director and actors weren't well-known.

Perhaps it was fate that Violeta ended up helping.

Mason Clarke, the director of 'The Lies in Winter', saw Violeta's promotion and was thankful. He sent her a private message, but she didn't see it.

Meanwhile, 'The Nirvana and Rebirth' had concluded its run.

Instead of a typical happy ending, it featured the female lead achieving revenge and emerging unscathed, which left the audience feeling satisfied.

That ending improved the show's IMDB rating by 0.2.

Violeta's two shows, 'The Quiet Ode' with a 9.3 rating, and 'Nirvana and Rebirth' with a 9.5 rating, were undoubtedly top-notch in the industry.

With such successes, she once again made headlines.

In contrast, Lydia, who was featured in 'As Soon As We Meet', had a brief spike in popularity when the show first aired but was later overshadowed by 'Nirvana and Rebirth'.