Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 503 Dark Tides

Violeta turned around, and her dark gaze fixed on Evelina.

Sensing the tense atmosphere in the room, Evelina quickly guessed what was going on and smiled at Violeta. She said, "Violeta, I'm really sorry. Did my assistant say something wrong?"

Violeta smiled slightly and said, "She didn't say much, really-just mentioned that my dressing room is soon going to be yours. Funny how I wasn't aware of that."

Evelina blinked innocently, immediately shifting the blame onto her manager. "Oh? Is that so? My manager told me that they would vacate this room for me. There must be some misunderstanding. I'm so sorry, Violeta. I'm new here and don't know much yet. Please don't hold it against me."

When it came to status and commercial value, Evelina was inferior compared with Violeta.

In terms of age, Evelina and Kaylee co-starred in the same movie, making her likely the same age as Violeta, or close to it.

She was politely addressing Violeta, but there was a hint of pretentiousness, even a subtle jab.

Violeta's expression remained unchanged as she spoke in a calm tone, "Even if I were to move, I haven't done so yet. Your assistant already started moving things out of my dressing room. Evelina, do you think that's appropriate? Or are you just so eager to take charge before I even leave?"

Evelina quickly waved her hands and denied the accusation, "No, it's not like that. I didn't mean it."

She appeared to be flustered, and her face turned red, making her look pitiful.

Even though she was in the wrong, the situation made it seem like Violeta was bullying her.

"Violeta, this must be a misunderstanding. Shania, quickly apologize to Violeta."

Shania reluctantly muttered, "Sorry."

Regardless of whether it was sincere, Evelina did show some humility, and her assistant apologized too. Violeta wasn't one to push things unnecessarily, so she let them go.

After Evelina and her group left, Aster fumed and grumbled, "She accuses me of having no manners, but she's the one without manners! Without her boss's orders, would an assistant barge into another's lounge to move things? Evelina pretending to be unaware is just too fake!"

Violeta patted her shoulder and comforted, "Go fetch some water. Felix is still here."

After the recent speculations with Eugene, Violeta knew better than to underestimate Evelina. Signing with Apex wasn't something a naïve little girl could easily accomplish. Violeta wouldn't underestimate her.

Today's incident was likely a test from Evelina. She was probing whether Violeta was someone she could easily push around as the top star.

Violeta was surprised to learn that the company had decided to give Evelina her lounge after she moved upstairs.

Whether this was a deliberate arrangement by the company or something Evelina fought for herself, one thing was clear-Evelina was quite ambitious.

Meanwhile, Evelina returned to the narrow temporary dressing room next door with her team.

As the door closed, her expression subtly shifted. Her innocent features showed a subtle hint of darkness.

Shania immediately spoke up, "Evie, you wouldn't believe what just happened."

Evelina intervened with a sharp reprimand, "How many times do I have to tell you? From now on, you call me Ms. Drayton! What's with the "Evie"? What do you take this place as?"

Evelina's harsh tone surprised Shania.

Jenny quickly defended Shania,

"Evelina, how can you say that? We grew up together, and now that

you're a star, you think you're better a than us? You've forgotten how you got your start, haven't you?"

Jenny seemed to know some of Evelina's secrets.

Upon hearing her words, the anger on Evelina's face subsided slightly.

"Jenny, Shania, this is the company! Please understand the situation." Jenny retorted, "What's wrong with calling you Evie? I don't see the problem."

Evelina gritted her teeth and said, "Fine. If I don't make it, we all go down together. If you won't listen to me, then do as you please. Shania, that designer bag you wanted? Forget about it-I won't be able to afford it!"

Shania quickly tugged on Jenny's sleeve and then turned to Evelina. She said, "Evie, I'm just used to calling you that. I'll change, okay? Starting now, I'll call you Ms. Drayton in front of others. Jenny, you should also refer to her as Ms. Drayton. There's no need to let money slip away."