Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 452

"If you had known, maybe this wouldn't have happened if you didn't switch horses."

Zelena's eyes darkened upon hearing this.

Indeed, the horse had been perfectly docile when Violeta was riding it.

Why did it act up only when she got on?

Did Violeta do anything to the horse?

How could she control a horse?

It seemed absurd, yet her assistant's words echoed in her mind. If she hadn't changed horses, this might not have happened.

Things didn't turn out as she had planned.

Indeed, Violeta had no way of controlling a horse.

She only knew some tricks to temporarily calm it, so she followed her command.

Her master had trained her in this technique. The principle was similar to drawing a line in front of a chicken to hypnotise it.

Once the horse was no longer under Violeta's influence, it would revert to its true nature, disliking being ridden.

The news that Zelena needed at least a couple of months to recuperate quickly spread to the production team.

The director and Wade immediately called a meeting to discuss the situation.

The absence of a second lead for a month or two was a serious issue.

The costs for locations, actors, equipment, and props were calculated daily.

Zelena's absence necessitated a longer rental period for the equipment.

Wade and the director insisted on high standards for their work, which included using top-notch equipment with steep rental fees.

Although the initial budget had some flexibility, it couldn't cover such a prolonged delay.

Moreover, reshooting her scenes would be a complex task.

A disjointed integration of an actor's scenes would disrupt the film's flow.

Constant close-ups on Zelena's face weren't a viable solution.

And even if they did, Zelena's acting skills were lacking.