Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 75

"Dancing?"

Kaylee was amazed when she learned about Violeta's plan. "Vio, I had no idea you could dance!"

Violeta smiled mysteriously.

She did have some background in dancing, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Blake.

When she was a child, Mr. and Mrs. Blake had her learn ballet. However, they felt sorry for Violeta when she found practicing too tiring, so they let her switch to playing the piano after only two years.

She never thought she would achieve much in this lifetime, but she did have a connection with dancing.

It all started in her previous life when she graduated from college. Violeta missed the opportunity to play the leading lady, as Zelena snatched the role away from her.

At that time, Violeta was the top student in her department, so the instructor had high hopes for her. He informed Violeta early on that the production team was going to select the leading female role from their class, and the character was a renowned dancer from the western regions of the capital city.

To obtain this role and to resonate with the character, Violeta made up her mind to start practicing dancing in advance.

The dance she practiced was none other than the most challenging classical dance, ballet.

Learning ballet was a difficult journey for Violeta, as she started almost from scratch.

Fortunately, her hard work paid off.

During the audition, Violeta's ballet performance amazed the casting director and assistant director present. They immediately decided to cast her in the leading female role.

But unfortunately, Violeta's happiness did not last long. In less than half a month, the casting director of the production called Violeta to inform her that the role had been given to Zelena.

Violeta was left empty-handed!

She couldn't understand why. Was Zelena really better than her and deserving of the role?

Later, she found out that it wasn't because Zelena was more talented. It was because Mr. and Mrs. Blake had invested a large sum of money in Zelena.

When she learned the truth, Violeta burst into tears.

Because as soon as she got the role, she happily called Mr. and Mrs. Blake to share the good news.

She even happily imagined that once the show became popular, she would have money to show her gratitude to them.

But Mr. and Mrs. Blake betrayed her cruelly.

They knew very well how much effort Violeta had put into getting the role. She had spent countless hours practicing dance, even went on a diet to fit the character, and studied the historical background of the era in the play. She had put in so much effort.

But they still chose to take the role away from her and give it to Zelena, just because they were willing to spend money on her.

During her four years of college, Mr. and Mrs. Blake had ignored her, and she could understand that.

They stopped providing tuition and living expenses, and she could understand that too.

But this incident truly chilled her heart.

To this day, Violeta still remembers the words they said on the phone. "Lena is the future star who will stand under the spotlight, attracting everyone's attention. As for you, even if we give you this good role, can you perform well? You simply don't have the talent for acting. Can't you just work like a normal person? You're a selfish person for trying to compete with Lena!"

This sentence became a nightmare in Violeta's heart.

Even though she had been hated by everyone in the entertainment industry, she never had the intention to quit showbiz.

She was determined to prove to Mr. and Mrs. Blake who was truly suitable to stand under the spotlight!

Thinking about these past experiences, a faint sorrow lingered around Violeta.

"Vio, what's wrong with you?"

Violeta snapped out of her memories and forced a smile. "I can only dance one type of dance, so I'll perform this dance for the Moon Festival."

Kaylee curiously asked, "What is it?"

Violeta replied, "Ballet."

"Wow!"