Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Violeta didn't get the Best Newcomer Award, so it seemed the second half of the year was going to be tough.

That b*stard Lance hit the mark.

D*mn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get.

"There's nothing to see here. Let's go. Have Felix come and drive us. There will definitely be a lot of reporters outside later asking Beauty how it feels not to win the award. These reporters love to rub salt in other people's wounds."

Aster stood next to Eugene and quickly said, "Hold on, Eugene. They're announcing that Ms. White is nominated again. How many times is this? They're just messing with us."

Eugene looked surprised. "There's another nomination? What award are they announcing now?"

Aster pointed to the small screen beside them. "It's the Best Actress Award of the Year."

Best Actress of the Year? Isn't that the top award for actresses?

Eugene was taken aback, and then took a closer look at the big screen.

"This time, it's for Best Actress Nominee."

Aster was a bit surprised at first, but then noticed and said excitedly while looking at the screen, "Oh wow, Ms. White is nominated for Best Actress, Eugene!"

At this year's Skyward Award, Violeta got six nominations, including one for Best Newcomer of the Year, though she didn't win that one.

She had been overlooked five times before, so the nomination for Best Actress came as a surprise to Eugene.

It looks like there's still a chance.

Let's stick around and see how it turns out.

Eugene stared intently at the screen beside him.

The big screen was showing a clip of Violeta from The Quiet Ode.

She looked stunning in her costume, with a sheer veil covering her face.

There was a recent vote on Facebook for the most beautiful traditional-style actress. Over the years, a lot of actresses have looked like goddesses in these costumes. But as time goes on and the old stars fade away, only the memories of the audience remain. No one expected that Violeta would emerge as the top pick from among many seasoned actresses. She ended up winning the vote.

There was even a trending topic calling her "Violeta, Bewitching Beauty of the Realm."

Sitting in the audience, Violeta had already moved past her disappointment over not winning the Best Newcomer Award and was back to a normal mood.

Now, as they were announcing the Best Actress Award, she got nominated again.

As Violeta watched her clip on the big screen, she couldn't help but remember the days of filming in Veilmist Lake. Working with Wade was one of the happiest times for her.

He was her lucky charm.

She hoped they could work together again in the future.

Violeta never really expected to win the Best Actress Award, so she didn't have any high hopes.

She was a bit distracted, thinking

about how she'd handle the media if they surrounded her after the awards ceremony and asked how she felt about not winning the Best Newcomer Award. FindNovel

After all, many people on Facebook had bet that Violeta would win the award.

The disappointment wasn't just hers, a lot of her fans were let down too.

The big screen soon switched to clips from other works, including Lydia's The Wall.

Lydia looked at the screen, confident that the Best Actress trophy was hers for the taking.

She had been in the television

industry for several years, and inet

terms of popularity and work, she

was the clear choice for Best Actress.

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Lydia couldn't believe there was anyone else who could challenge her.

The clip ended.

The presenters opened the award list and were taken aback when they saw the name. "Wow, the winner truly deserves it!"

Lydia adjusted her gown and got ready to stand up to accept her award.

Violeta had already thought about how she'd answer the media questions when she left.

"And the winner of this year's Best Actress Award is ...

"Violeta!

The room suddenly erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Violeta's stunned expression was shown on the big screen. She was so surprised that she forgot to manage her reaction, but it clearly showed she had no idea she'd actually won Best Actress. She was incredibly thrilled!

She had prepared a speech for winning the Best Newcomer Award!

It took her a moment to process what was happening.

Next to her, Zelena, Hattie, and Tracy, who was holding the Best Newcomer Award, were equally stunned, their faces showing pure disbelief.

In the backstage area, Eugene and Aster were momentarily speechless before bursting into excited screams.

"Arghhh! Eugene! Eugene, did you hear that? Ms. White won the Best Actress Award! Oh my gosh, arghhh!"