Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism



"Sure."

Violeta took Kaylee's phone and sent her the photo. As she swiped through the gallery, she stumbled upon a photo with Hayden accidentally captured in it.

She cropped the photo to highlight only her face and the blurred silhouette of Hayden in the background.

On a whim, she decided to change her Twitter profile picture to this one, finding it surprisingly appealing.

Violeta and her friends' trip to Haland was noticed by a fan who posted about it on Twitter, generating some buzz. Several people commented that they were also in Haland and hoped for a chance encounter with Violeta.

Shortly after, Zoren called from downstairs, "Kay, can you come down for a moment?"

"Hmm? Oh, I'll be right there!"

Kaylee set her pillow aside. "Vio, I'll go downstairs for a bit."

"Okay."

After Kaylee left, Violeta showed Hayden her newly changed profile picture. "What do you think?"

"It looks great, but that figure in the background...'

"That's you, haha! I think you accidentally wandered into the shot while I was taking a selfie, and it left this cool silhouette. I find it quite artistic!" "What about the other photos? Let me see those."

Violeta handed her phone to him. "Take a look for yourself."

Hayden scrolled through the photos, saving all the photos he liked.

Violeta took a sip of wine and looked up at the sky, watching as delicate snowflakes fluttered down and landed on her eyelashes. She blinked and said, "Hayden, I think it's starting to snow."

She stood up and dashed over to the railing.

"It's really snowing!"

Hayden stood up and walked over, casually wrapping his arm around her waist.

Violeta glanced at him and said, "Snow has a special meaning for me."

"What kind of meaning?"

"It seems like many important things in my life happened on snowy days."

For instance, her breakthrough role in Nirvana and Rebirth, her first work, was filmed on a snowy day-the very project that marked her true entry into the industry and her rise to international fame.

There was also that time she was taken in by Terrel during a heavy snowfall.

However, the most significant memory was that every New Year, Quinston would be blanketed in snow.

Violeta spent the New Year at the White Residence. The house was very warm and she felt very happy every time.

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Jasper walked upstairs carrying a tray of bagels and fruit. He spotted Violeta chatting with Hayden and hesitated for a moment, his gaze lingering before he quickly looked away. He set the fruit down and settled onto the sofa, saying, "This Wine has gone cold."

The two turned at the sound.

"Did they just bake these bagels downstairs?"

"Yeah."

"I have to try one then."

Violeta stepped forward and took a bite of the warm bagel.

Hayden took a seat beside her.

Violeta munched on her bagel, a thought suddenly striking her. "Jasper, I just remembered something. Do you know what's going on with Evelina?" Jasper replied, "Huh? Evelina?"

"Yeah. She's in the hospital, isn't she?"

Jasper shrugged nonchalantly. "I heard she has something growing in her stomach and needs surgery. They're keeping the details private for now." Violeta's eyes widened. "Something growing? A tumor?"

Jasper shrugged lightly. "I guess so."

Despite having once been in a relationship with Evelina, he clearly showed no concern for her situation.

Violeta teased, "She's your ex-girlfriend. Why are you being so indifferent?"

Jasper didn't even look up. "I have plenty of ex-girlfriends. If I had to worry about them all, I wouldn't have time for my own life."

Violeta asked, "What will happen to her contract if her illness isn't treated?"NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

Jasper shrugged. "They'll handle it as needed."

It was a stark reminder of the industry's ruthless nature.

Violeta shook her head. Ever since Evelina entered the circle, she had barely taken a break. Even after signing with Apex, she had worked nonstop all year. Now, just when she finally had the chance to rest, she faced such troubling news about her health.

It was indeed a tragic situation.

But whether it was karma was another question altogether.

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Violeta took a few bites of her bagel but soon found she couldn't eat anymore. Hayden took the rest from her and finished it off, along with the now-cold wine.

Jasper glanced at them and said, "It's too cold. I'll go downstairs. You two enjoy your time here."

Violeta chuckled and pinched Hayden's ear.

Hayden deftly tucked her hand into his pocket, saying, "Let's go back inside. The snow's getting heavier. We'll probably have to shovel it in the morning."