Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 516 A Match Made in Heaven

Evelina shared the same thoughts.

"I understand," she said.

Winona turned to Jenny and Shania and commanded, "I need you to replace out who Tracy's godfather really is. We need to hold this information close, just in case."

Currently, Tracy was their biggest rival at the company.

Her arrogance and brazenness meant it was only a matter of time before they clashed even more fiercely.

When that time comes, they can't afford to always be under Tracy's thumb.

They needed something that could turn the tide and control Tracy's fate.

In this industry, everyone had their own dirty little secrets. Peaceful coexistence was impossible; they had to fight until the bitter end.

After Apex Entertainment announced its collaboration with Invinne Group, the company decided to hold a joint event over the weekend to celebrate the partnership. The event invited employees from both companies and several industry veterans. They also expected Mason to attend the event.

With the launch of The Golden Age movie, it was likely that many actors would be eager to toast Mason at the event.

Eugene informed Violeta about the company's weekend gathering.

Violeta hesitated to attend.

That morning, she received a message from Hayden saying it was his mother's birthday on the weekend, and he had invited her to dinner. Anton and Irene would also be there.

It seemed like the perfect opportunity to make their relationship public.

Violeta had already agreed to join Hayden for the dinner.

If she attended the company's event, she would have to break her promise.

Eugene noticed Violeta's hesitation and quickly realized she might have another commitment.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I have another engagement this weekend, so I can't attend the gathering," Violeta explained.

"With whom?"

Eugene had never meddled in Violeta's personal affairs before because he trusted her judgment. He believed that Violeta had a good sense of boundaries and wouldn't be as reckless as Lydia had been.

The company gathering was a rare chance to connect with Mason, and Violeta was choosing to skip it for something else.

Violeta chose the latter option, which made Eugene feel compelled to ask her about it.

Violeta didn't hide the truth. She told him honestly, "I'm going to celebrate my boyfriend's mother's birthday."

Eugene had anticipated this answer.

After all, Aster had always been

close to Violeta. He had suspected for a while now that Violeta might be seeing someone, likely a close friend or even a significant other

"Who is it?" Eugene asked.

"A man I've known for many years; his name is Hayden Frost," Violeta replied. Eugene pressed, "Is he not from our industry?"

"Yeah."

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Eugene sighed and said, "Violeta, I trust your judgment, but I just hope you don't end up like Lydia. Are you sure Hayden is someone you can rely on?"

Violeta smiled gently and said, "I believe he's trustworthy."

Violeta had agreed to celebrate Frida's birthday due to many reasons. It wasn't a decision made without careful consideration.

It wasn't just about following her heart.

Violeta had debuted at twenty-one and was now twenty-six.

She and Hayden had agreed to be together when he returned to Quinston.

Now, it was time to fulfill that promise.

Violeta wanted to enjoy the present in her best years, and attending the birthday celebration was a way to honor the promise they made years ago. She felt she had to go.

If she successfully landed a role in the movie, the filming could last two to three years.

Time passes quickly, and by then, she would have reached the age of thirty.

In her previous life, Violeta had neither a career nor love.

In this life, she wanted to take both.

Who knows?

Maybe when she turns thirty, she'll reach a new peak in her career and be with the best partner.

Or maybe she'll end up like Lydia, losing everything and falling into a pit of despair.

The future was uncertain.

But the decisions she made now were what she believed to be the best.

Besides, when it came down to it, Violeta had known Hayden for many years. Even if she were blind to his flaws, would Anton be unaware?

Hayden's family had been in politics for generations, while Violeta's family had been in business for just as long.

Regardless of anything else, just based on their family backgrounds, they were well-matched.