Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 495 A New Artist

When 'Firelight' became popular, Alaric updated his profile picture to a couple's photo with Hattie, claiming it was for the movie's promotion. Back then, fans were really excited, but now... they feel embarrassed.

Alaric has been unfaithful and has been spending a lot of time with Hattie lately.

Could it be that Hattie is the person Alaric cheated with?

Some netizens quickly went to Hattie's Facebook to inquire.

'Hattie, what do you make of Evelina's detailed post about Alaric?'

'Hattie, is Alaric being unfaithful to you?'

However, some rational netizens stepped in to challenge this.

'Hey, what's the matter with you all? Hattie never claimed she was involved with Alaric. It was all for the promotion of the movie.'

The headline of Evelina's detailed post is: 'Alaric, you might be able to hide love for one person, but hiding love for two is another story.' This line became the theme of the comments on Alaric's Facebook.

Alaric's agency quickly contacted his manager to get details about the situation.

But now even the manager was in a tough spot.

The media had been flooding his phone with calls!

Bang!

Alaric's manager, Carmel Demir, pounded the table angrily. "Where is Alaric right now? Why can't you get in touch with him?"

Since the incident, the assistant who normally stayed close to Alaric has also been unable to locate him.

He seemed to have disappeared, hiding away like a turtle pulling into its shell.

Meanwhile, in the upscale apartment...

Alaric was having a heated argument with Hattie.

"Listen, Hattie, there's no need for this argument. I've already ended things with her. It's her intention to make things difficult for me," Alaric explained.

Hattie eyed him sceptically. "Alaric, do you think I'm stupid? Evelina said you were together for seven years, and now you claim it ended a long time ago? If you've broken up, why does she still have the key to your place? It's awful. Don't drag me into this mess, or you'll regret it."

Alaric grabbed Hattie's arm and said, "I promise I won't let anything you said slip, but you need to help me clear this up. The situation is still intense, and even if I stay silent, I can't stop them from shifting the attention to you."

Hattie shook off his hand and replied, "Alaric, let's cut off all contact from now on. Don't reach out to me again."

Alaric, clearly frustrated, said, "Why don't you believe me?"

Hattie responded, "Believe you?

Haha, whether I believe you or not doesn't matter. What's important is that never planned on a future with you!"

With that, she put on her sunglasses and slammed the door behind her.

Alaric watched Hattie leave with a look of despair.

He then went to the living room, took out his phone, and turned it on. As soon as it powered up, he was bombarded with calls from his assistant.

He picked up the call, rubbing his forehead with his hand. "Hello."

"Alaric, where are you?"

"I'll head back to the office later. See you there."

The gossip is heating up.

People online are increasingly feeling sorry for Evelina's seven lost years and are bashing Alaric for being a coward. Hattie is also caught up in this, and her team quickly released a statement in the evening.

The statement stressed that Hattie did not meddle in others' relationships and was embarrassed by such actions.

It seems that everyone in the entertainment industry was chatting about it that night.

Hattie was in a state of panic, and i t was obvious that if she were linked to this, the fallout would be severe.

Violeta's work on re-recording "Spring in Moon City" would go on until the end of next month.

Therefore, she had a relatively relaxed schedule.

She requested Eugene to get her a personalised chess set and intended to give it to Wade when she had a chance.

The following morning, when she went to the office to collect it, she was surprised to see that a new female artist had joined the company.

Eugene and Lance were both present, and they made a big deal out of introducing her to Violeta.

"Violeta, meet Evelina Drayton, our new artist signed by our agency."

Evelina, wearing a white dress from a mid-range luxury brand, stood next to Lance with a smile and greeted her warmly, "Hello, Violeta. Nice to meet you."