Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 499 Renew the Contract

An actress who is only in the D-list celebrity.

How could she have the audacity?

Winnie laughed. "I heard she didn't just come alone-she brought her manager and assistants too. It turns out she didn't have a real agency. It was just a family-run operation. It makes sense why she's been around for so long and still isn't well-known!" Tracy scoffed, "Is the company going bankrupt? They're hiring anyone who walks through the door."

The assistant added, "But now that Evelina has joined the company, Ms. Tracy, you're the second senior at Apex."

Tracy remained silent.

She shot her a hard look. "Is being the second senior supposed to be a compliment?"

The assistant backed away. "I'm sorry, Ms. Tracy."

Tracy responded, "I can't stay in Violeta's shadow forever!"

Winnie fiddled with her nails. "Actually, it makes sense why the company signed Evelina."

Tracy asked, "Why's that?"

Winnie grinned.

"Evelina has that fresh and pure look, and the company used to promote Lydia Coleman, who had a similar image. Even though Lydia isn't as famous now, there are hardly any actresses with that type of image left in the entertainment industry. "If they handle Evelina properly, she could turn into the next Lydia Coleman-actually, she could be the new leading innocent-look actress for this generation."

Moreover, from the company's point of view, there's something even more crucial to think about.

They need to bring in fresh talent.

Violeta and Tracy both signed five-year contracts with the company.

At the end of this year, the company will be renegotiating their contracts.

They have to be ready to let go of their old actresses at any moment.

So bringing in new talent is one strategy, and there could be resource cuts later on.

With that in mind, Winnie looked at Tracy and asked, "Tracy, your contract is up for renewal early next year. Are you thinking about extending it?"

Tracy paused, and other thoughts seemed to cross her mind.

After considering her choices, she nodded and said, "Winnie, how could I leave the company? I'm not ready to leave a big company and start my own team just yet." Winnie was pleased with her response.

After all, Winnie was relying on Tracy to become the company's superagent.

If Tracy didn't renew her contract, it would be difficult for Winnie.

Since Tracy is planning to renew, they can sign the new contract early to ensure their projects remain unaffected.

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What Winnie could think of, Eugene could naturally foresee as well.

In the adjacent lounge, the renewal contract was already laid out in front of Violeta.

"Oh, a renewal?"

"Yes."

Eugene, sitting across from Violeta with his legs crossed, said, "I've arranged for a larger lounge for you upstairs. Beauty, are you not planning to renew?" Violeta glanced at the renewal contract in front of her, feeling a bit unsure.

She now resembled the former Lydia.

She can now lead a team on her own, and she won't share Lydia's fate because she still has the backing of the Whites.

However, Eugene has been kind to her, and they have collaborated for many years.

Violeta trusted Eugene completely. Changing managers might be difficult for her.

"Of course, I'll renew.

"Not renewing would be unfair to your guidance."

When Eugene heard her decision, he finally felt relieved.

He had been uncertain if Violeta would choose to renew.

Considering she had the strong support of the White Group, her career achievements were merely a bonus for Violeta and did not impact her life significantly.

Eugene said, "Since you're renewing, let me share some inside information." "Hmm? What info?" Violeta lifted her eyebrows.

Eugene replied, "Our company plans to team up with Invinne Group to produce a film. Invinne Group has a cross-industry project, and they are likely to form a strong partnership with Apex in the future.

"To be frank, Beauty, you and Tracy are in the same category. If neither of you signs the contract, the company won't consider you for this significant film project."