Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 347 The Price of Popularity

Ms. Silverleaf took a few steps forward and then retreated, saying respectfully, "Ms. Violeta, the gardener will be here this afternoon to tend to the garden and transplant some new plants. I'll make sure they keep it quiet. Also, Tuna and Hera will be delivered by Mrs. White this morning. Do you prefer to keep the birdcage upstairs or downstairs?"

Violeta picked up the bowl of oatmeal from the table and ate while listening.

"Let's keep it upstairs."

"Got it."

"Ms. Silverleaf, I'm not going out today. Have the gardener come tomorrow instead. I want to watch a drama."

"Okay, I'll let you enjoy your breakfast."

A good butler knows how to move almost silently when the master is home.

Ms. Silverleaf left quietly.

Zoren discovered he was on a trendy search but didn't call Violeta. Instead, he tagged her in the group chat.

Zoren writes, 'Hey, being on the trendy search with a big star feels amazing! I look so awful in those photos. That paparazzi must be a total idiot— following me around while I eat. Is there no such thing as privacy anymore?'

Violeta glanced at her phone and saw Zoren's complaints in the chat.

She couldn't be bothered to type, so she sent a voice message instead.

"Zoren, you're not the one who's really suffering here. Did you see what people are saying about me online? They're even accusing me of looking for a sugar daddy. How about this? If you throw some money my way, we can prove those claims valid."

Soon, Zoren sent back a voice message.

"Ugh, if only I could throw money your way. Both my pockets are empty. I'm practically broke!"

Pet Haven recently took on a piece of land in West City to build a pet facility and plans to plant an orchard on the hillside.

So, Zoren has poured all his money into this project-he's been funding it from his own pocket.

At first, Violeta uses her Christmas money to support him, but she's almost run out of it. Zoren didn't ask for more from Violeta; the guys are all chipping in as best as they can on their own.

The White family, of course, disapproves of Zoren's venture. His parents think he's just wasting his time.

But Zoren was determined. He felt rescuing animals was meaningful.

Isn't life about doing what you think matters?

Even if he's not making money now, he believes it will pay off eventually.

The two continued chatting in the group.

Before long, Liam chimed in.

Liam texted, 'You guys are so lucky not to have to work. I have been at the office since 8 AM.'

Zoren replied, 'Is that work? It sounds more like a royal court session. Who's going to say anything if you don't show up?'

Liam sent a meme, 'The coffee at the office is pretty good.'

Conversely, the buzz about Violeta on Facebook's trendy search was in full swing.

The 'Moon Belongs to You' had set its release date to avoid clashing with the heat of 'The Quiet Ode.'

The hype around 'The Quiet Ode'

was through the roof. Originally, 'The

Moon Betongs to You' was

scheduled for the 17th, while 'The Quiet Ode' was set for the 15th just

a two-day gap between

But as soon as 'The Quiet Ode' aired on the 15th, it exploded in popularity. For an entire week, the Facebook trendy search and various short video platforms were flooded with

news about 'The Quiet Ode

If 'The Moon Belongs to You' had been released simultaneously, it would have barely made a splash-like tossing a feather into a bottomless abyss.

So, the producers quickly communicated with the platform and avoided the competition.

Though 'The Quiet Ode' was still popular, its buzz had slightly cooled compared to the frenzy from the previous month.

It was better not to let the fans simmer too long, so they moved 'The Moon Belongs to You' to the beginning of the month on the platform.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Hattie saw the gossip about Violeta on a trendy search.

She immediately recognised the blurred man next to Violeta-it was probably Zoren.

Her assistant chuckled, "She's getting hot fast but cooling off just as quickly."

Hattie gave a half-smile and

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remarked with sarcasm, "If it were that easy to cool off, it'd be great. Watch. The studio will probably issue@statement tonight saying the guy is her brother. Do you believe it?"

The assistant raised an eyebrow, "Brother? Ha, does she thinkizens are fools?"

Hattie didn't bother explaining.

She was frustrated. Even though she had debuted before Violeta, Violeta's current popularity was overshadowing hers.

No matter what, 'The Moon Belongs to You' had to succeed!

Otherwise, she'd genuinely be outshone by Violeta.

Although this scandal wouldn't ruin Violeta's career, it could tarnish her public image.

Hattie quickly texted her manager, instructing her to hire some online buzzers to stir more attention to the issue.

Ideally, they could even getizens to give 'The Quiet Ode' bad reviews.

Hattie had been confident about winning the Best Newcomer Award early next year.

But now, with Violeta's 'The Quiet Ode' blazing hot, she couldn't help but feel anxious.