Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 529 The Audition

The short film brought together some of the top industry stars, all well-known and beloved by the public.

It wasn't about the monetary value, but rather the sentimental significance of collecting such a piece.

Violeta also ordered a custom-made silk fan for Elaine, which was adorned with double-sided embroidery of swans, symbolizing harmony and happiness. By the end of the month, auditions for The Golden Age were held.

The venue was bustling with countless actors. Most of them were recent graduates from film schools and some up-and-coming talents in the industry.

Hundreds of actresses auditioned for the role of the hotel owner's daughter.

Finally, three candidates were shortlisted. Mason had to approve each of them.

The hotel owner's family of four held roles just as significant as the leading couple. The choice of actors was critical.

Kaylee was also auditioning for the role of the hotel owner's daughter.

She managed to impressively secure a spot among the final three candidates through her brilliant pantomime performance, where she mimicked snacking on peanuts-fitting perfectly with the character's personality. For the female lead, many actresses auditioned, and Mason would personally oversee the selection.

The audition's requirement was for the female and male leads to perform a scene together.

The challenge was that the actors had to portray a married couple with deep chemistry, despite having never worked together before.

The actors had ten minutes to prepare and select their scene partners.

Upon hearing the rules, the room fell silent; no one dared to make the first move.

The most anxious were the fresh graduates from acting schools-they were already nervous about the audition, and this added pressure felt overwhelming.

The remaining actors, those with some experience, exchanged uncertain glances.

The remaining actors, those with some experience, exchanged uncertain glances.

At his words, the actors began to stir, searching for suitable partners.

Violeta watched from the second floor. After Kaylee finished her audition, she went looking for Violeta. "Vio," Kaylee called out.

Violeta turned to her with a smile and waved her over. She said, "Come here. Let's watch together."

Kaylee leaned against the railing beside her.

Violeta said, "Your pantomime just now was fantastic. How did you come up with that? Really impressive."

Kaylee chuckled and said, "Oh, it's nothing. I came up with it spontaneously. The character is known for being mean and kind of a foodie. She probably spends a lot of time at the front desk snacking, so I thought of incorporating that into my performance. It worked out pretty well, didn't it?"

Violeta's eyes sparkled with amusement. She said, "I'm sure you'll get the part."

Kaylee smiled and said, "I hope so. It would be amazing if I did."

Violeta was also there to audition for the female lead, but Mason had scheduled her to audition last.

Since she arrived early, she decided to watch the other auditions from the second floor.

"Oh, by the way, my brother is

getting married. Here's an invitation," Violeta said. She had purposefully brought it with her today; she

removed the invitation from her bag

and handed it to Kaylee.

Kaylee accepted it. Upon opening it, she exclaimed, "Wow, this is wonderful news! I'll definitely be there."

Violeta added, "I'll give you the wedding candies later."

Kaylee ran her fingers over the

gilded edges of the invitation,

admiring it passionately. She said, "If only I could have such a beautifu invitation for my wedding someday. These things are so intricate and gorgeous."

Violeta patted her on the shoulder and said, "When you get married, throw a big celebration, and I'll make sure to give you a generous gift." Kaylee put away the invitation and said, "That'll be a while. I think you'll get married before I do."

Violeta chuckled and said, "Not necessarily. I'm not in a hurry to get married."

"Why not?" Kaylee asked, puzzled.

Violeta leaned her elbow on the railing, resting her chin on her hand. She said, "There are still so many things I want to do."

Kaylee didn't quite understand, but she knew that Violeta always had a plan, so she didn't press further.

As long as Violeta was happy, that was all that mattered.

Two hours later, the stage manager came upstairs to call Violeta down for her audition. Her partner for the scene was Chad.

Chad was also with Apex Entertainment, so it made sense that he was auditioning for the male lead.

Violeta's previous film had her paired with Chad, so it was surprising to be working together again so soon.

After a brief discussion, the two of them began their performance.

Having worked together before, Violeta and Chad shared a certain level of chemistry. Coupled with their extensive acting experience, their performance flowed smoothly and effortlessly.