Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 570

With tears in her eyes, Celeste nodded. "I trust you."

Zelena returned to her seat, letting the makeup artist start removing her makeup.

Since time was tight, she didn't even get a chance to review the photos from the shoot before she hurriedly left with Celeste.

When they arrived back at the company, the police immediately took Celeste away for questioning.

The police showing up at the company caused quite a stir, even reaching the CEO of Marina Media.

The CEO, Marlon Brewer, and the higher-ups were all in the middle of a meeting when they saw Celeste being escorted out.

Zelena stood there, feeling their eyes on her.

Clifford showed up late. "Lena, what's going on?"

Zelena forced a smile. "I'm not sure. I think it's about the missing jewelry from that last event. They're probably just asking Celeste for some details. She should be back soon. I'm exhausted from the shoot, so I'm going to rest for a bit."

With that, Zelena quickly made her exit.

Clifford followed her.

The group outside the conference room exchanged glances.

Someone spoke up, "The whole Polly situation has really blown up lately. Who knows what's true?"

"I've worked with Polly before. She didn't seem like that kind of person. She was actually pretty quiet."

"Well, you never really know someone, do you?"

Zelena went into the artists' lounge and immediately contacted the law firm.

Clifford caught up to her.

"Lena, what the hell is going on? Why did they take Celeste?"

Zelena knew that the fewer people who knew about this, the better, so she didn't want to tell Clifford.

"I don't know," she replied without looking back.

Clifford stepped closer, his tone serious.

"I'm your manager. You need to tell me what's really going on! If you don't, I won't be able to help you, even if I want to!"

Zelena hesitated for a moment but still didn't reveal anything to Clifford.

"Clifford, I really don't know."

Clifford gave her a searching look. "Alright, if you say so."