Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

The following day, Hayden first visited the Frosts before delving into the issues surrounding the review of 'Nirvana and Rebirth'.

He also reached out to Zoren and Liam to set up dinner for the evening.

Having the right connections made this investigation relatively simple.

By early afternoon, Hayden had gathered solid information and informed Violeta, "The review hasn't failed. There's been a complaint, and they're in the process of verifying it." "A complaint?" Violeta was startled.

Who made a complaint?

"Where did that come from? What's the current status? Is there a risk of failing the review?"

"They're just dealing with the complaint now. Once that's resolved, it should pass."

Violeta took a moment to absorb the news. "Alright, I understand. Thanks for checking on it."

Hayden responded, "No problem. I'll monitor the situation. I'll send you the address for tonight's dinner. Zoren and Liam will be there. You just need to show up." "Alright."

After ending the call, Violeta felt a heavy burden on her shoulders.

She had a strong suspicion about who might have lodged the complaint.

Nobody apart from Zelena would resort to such petty tactics.

Only Violeta and Zelena were aware of the potential negative impact of 'Nirvana and Rebirth'.

Fortunately, the submitted version was a thoroughly edited, clean version.

Although she wasn't sure what Zelena had claimed in the complaint, it was clearly intended to be obstructive.

The longer the review took, the more it suggested that the clean version had no issues. Otherwise, the show would have been rejected by now.

Eugene was taken aback by Violeta's political connections.

"Beauty, who did you ask for help? You got results so quickly."

Violeta set her phone down. "An old university friend, a senior."

Eugene commented, "Wow, he must be quite well-placed to get information so swiftly. He must hold a significant position."

Eugene, ever perceptive, deduced from Violeta's description that her university senior wasn't much older than she was.

Securing a government job at that age was impressive, and the extensive connections suggested a prominent position, perhaps the son of a politician.

Such a connection was far more

valuable than Tracy's ageing deputy head of channel. This contact was at least twenty years younger and seemingly more influential

Describing him as young and accomplished seemed almost an understatement.

Violeta sighed. "Honestly, I don't know what he does."

Eugene chuckled. "Alright, I won't press further."

Violeta insisted, "Eugene, I really don't know."

Aster then interjected, "Wait,

shouldn't we first identify who filed the complaint? Whoever did this is truly malicious, deliberately causing delays."

Eugene took a sip of his tea. "Who else could it be? It's easy to guess the few people in the industry who De envious of us. It's probably

Tracy or Lydia."

Violeta shook her head. "Eugene, you're mistaken. It's Zelena."

Eugene nearly choked. "Who?"

"Zelena."

Since the Skyward Awards, Zelena has been lagging behind her peers.

Violeta excelled in both film and fashion. Tracy had prominent film roles. And Hattie was shining in the fashion world.

Only Zelena struggled in both areas, gaining some recognition through the reality show 'RV Travel Diaries' and her rumoured romance with Nolan.

If Violeta hadn't messed up, Zelena could never surpass her.

Hence, Eugene had never seen Zelena as a threat. To his surprise, she was the one causing the trouble.

"Violeta, why do you think it's Zelena?"

Violeta explained, "We've had a longstanding rivalry since university."

The animosity between Violeta and Zelena ran deep-the kind of grudge that would persist even after death.

Zelena's difficulties stemmed from a lack of strong support.

While Hattie had her mother, Hannah, and Tracy had a deputy head of channel as a godfather, Zelena had struggled on her own.