Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 552 The Stage Is Set

Violeta was reclining comfortably, her eyes shielded by a thin, translucent mask as she scrolled through Twitter with her phone held at arm's length. Aster sat beside her. "Poor Zelena.

"It's outrageous that a hater would intrude on the set like that."

Violeta glanced up from her phone. "Is there any evidence that this was actually the work of a hater?"

Aster shook her head. "What? If it wasn't a hater, then who could it be? People have done crazier things before. Remember Nolan's car chase? And there are stories of stalkers breaking into celebrities' homes and rummaging through their trash." Violeta set her phone down and gently touched the delicate eye mask on her face.

She closed her eyes thoughtfully. "The paparazzi chase celebrities for personal gain. Stalkers act out of an obsessive fascination with their idols.

"There's always a motive behind such actions. This person blocked the lock and cut the wires-what could their motive be?"

Aster considered this. "Yeah, it doesn't seem to add up."

Violeta's gaze became more intense. "Someone who would go to these lengths must be trying to scare Zelena. But why would a hater want to intimidate Zelena? Is it to push her out of the industry?"

Aster frowned. "Getting onto the set isn't easy. Though there are many people, everyone is familiar. A stranger would definitely stand out."

The set of The River's Breeze, while not as tightly secured as The Golden Age, wasn't accessible to just anyone.

Aster's realization hit.

"Ms. White, are you suggesting that this wasn't the work of a hater but someone who knows the set?

"Someone wanted to scare Zelena, to teach her a lesson?"

Violeta nodded in approval. "Exactly, Aster. They're clashing."

Aster looked puzzled. "Who's clashing?"

Violeta's eyes sparkled with satisfaction. "Zelena and Evelina."

The more intense their conflict, the better.

The stage is set.

Hattie is completely taken in by Harvey.

Zelena and Evelina are at odds.

Violeta observed with detached amusement.

Evelina's scheme was designed to remind Zelena not to underestimate her.

Zelena, having pieced things together, suspected Evelina was behind the sabotage.

Though neither side had openly declared war, the tension on set was palpable.

Yet, neither dared escalate the situation, as it would only hinder the shoot and affect everyone involved.

Zelena aimed to use The River's Breeze to relaunch her career, while Evelina saw it as a chance to advance her own standing. Fortunately, drama shoots are shorter than films.

The River's Breeze' had a filming period of three months.

Once that was over, Zelena didn't even attend the wrap party. She ensured that the hashtag

#EvelinaSabotage trended, pushing Evelina to the top of the trending list.

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Zelena was not going to remain a passive victim.

Evelina is just a minor player compared to me!

The hashtag #EvelinaSabotage quickly gained momentum, sparking widespread discussion among netizens.

One marketing account revealed a bombshell scoop: The incident of Zelena being locked in the dressing room during the filming of The River's Breeze was indeed orchestrated by Evelina.

The motive was Evelina's

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resentment after Zelena slapped her on set. Evelina had her assistant exact revenge, causing delays in the night shoot.

Rumors spread rapidly.

The details were murky but seemed convincing enough.

Evelina's reputation took a hit, and as the year-end approached, the scandal became a hot topic online.

Content creators enthusiastically analyzed the situation, amplifying the story's reach as their videos hit millions of views.

With a third of The Golden Age filming completed, Violeta prepared to celebrate the New Year on set.

On New Year's Eve, Irene and Anton visited their in-laws.

While enjoying their New Year's dinner, they made a video call to Violeta.

Surrounded by friends and barbeque on set, Violeta turned her camera to introduce her parents to her crew. Irene shared some exciting news with Violeta.