Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 622 It's Meant to Be

Violeta remained firm in her decision. "I don't want to take it, Eugene. To be honest, my family's been pushing me to make my relationship public. If I don't calm them down, the least I can do is not add fuel to the fire. If things go south, it's going to affect my state of mind." Eugene raised an eyebrow at her words. "Is that so?"

"Yeah."

"You guys are already talking about marriage?"

"We have, but we haven't set a date yet. They're waiting for me, and I'm waiting for the right moment."

But who knows when that moment will come?

Eugene nodded in understanding. "Alright, I get it. In that case, take a look at this script."

He handed her another script from the side.

Wind Harbor.

"It's a drama with a time loop genre. The script is actually quite good, but I'm worried it won't pass the censorship board. That's why I didn't show it to you at first."

Filming a series takes at least three to four months. If that time gets wasted on a show that can't be aired, it would be a disaster.

Violeta took the script and started reading.

Wind Harbor was a story of a woman who took the subway daily at 8 AM. One day, she accidentally entered a world stuck in an infinite loop and she was trapped in the subway train along with six people. The train arrived at the same station-Station 8, called Wind Harbor.

Every time they reach Wind Harbor, they experience a moment of dizziness. At first, they think it's just a dream. But as soon as they step off the train, they're back in the carriage, heading towards the station once more.

The train ride lasts thirty minutes, and if they can't figure out how to break the loop's secret, they'll be trapped on the train for the rest of their lives.

"This show is based on scary folklore. The concept is intriguing, but it's unlikely to meet the standards for a prime-time drama."

Violeta glanced at the director and writer's names on the script's title page.

"The director is Giulia Lincoln."

"Yeah."

Giulia was an outstanding female director who had filmed major projects like State Banquet.

Violeta had a lot of respect for her.

Violeta had never done the time loop genre before, and she thought it required more mental effort than a typical romance. Sometimes, many factors can affect whether a show gets aired or not.

It's not just about the script. Problematic actors could also impact the show's chances.

Violeta didn't remember hearing about Wind Harbor before.

Maybe it was because, at the time, she was too caught up in her day-to-day struggles to be interested in such complex topics.

Or perhaps Wind Harbor had been filmed but never got the chance to air.

It was normal for a series to be shelved for years. By the time it finally aired, the once-popular actors might have already faded from the spotlight.

Eugene noticed Violeta was seriously considering it.

He asked, "Beauty, are you thinking about taking this role?"

Violeta was hesitant. I had already spent two years gambling on The Golden Age. Now, should I bet on Wind Harbor, not even knowing if it would ever air?

"I'm not sure. But I'm someone who believes in fate."

Violeta took a coin from her bag. "When I'm unsure, I flip a coin. Heads, I'll take it; tails, I won't."

With that, she flicked the coin into the air.

Eugene was taken aback. "That's a bit too hasty, don't you think so?"

Smack.

Violeta caught the coin and covered it with her hand.

"Eugene, what do you think it is?"

"I have no idea."

She opened her hand, revealing the head.

Violeta smiled. "See? It's meant to be. Looks like Wind Harbor and I am destined."

Eugene chuckled softly. "Beauty, I never would have pegged you as someone who believes in fate."

Violeta shrugged and played with the coin. "I didn't either. But things are different now."

Sitting there, chatting with Eugene, she couldn't help but believe there really was supernatural stuff out there. How else could she explain the past ten years of her life?

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Violeta made the surprising decision to take on Wind Harbor.