Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism



'It might not be that he was paid off. Maybe it was a hoax or the paparazzo got threatened? Afraid of a lawsuit, he deleted his account and disappeared.'

'This is so boring. These random allegations with just a letter of a name. Are they just playing with us?'

'I'll never trust these gossip accounts again. Ridiculous!'

Unawareizens were furious with the paparazzo.

However, those in the industry knew very well that Lydia's team had likely reached an agreement with the paparazzo for a price.

Sometimes, celebrities with bad luck are relentlessly pursued by paparazzi.

Lydia had previously paid a few hundred thousand dollars to buy back some compromising photos.

This time, she probably spent a lot of money again.

If Lydia had a company, they might have helped her handle this. But Lydia didn't have a company anymore-she had started her own studio.

Although she was previously poached, she did not sign a contract with any other company.

While gaining freedom from contracts, she had to bear the consequences.

Even though the paparazzo had deleted his account, the trending search stayed at the top.

Netizens weren't easily fooled; the buzz would persist for days, even if there were no follow-ups.

If no bigger scandal came along, this could become ingrained in people's minds.

Lydia was in poor condition.

She had indeed had an abortion.

She had scheduled the procedure at a private hospital, but the paparazzo had managed to sneak in at night and photograph her medical records. Lydia had no choice but to buy back this damaging material once more.

She had planned to rest after the abortion, but the scandal blew up so quickly that taking time off would only confirmizens' suspicions that she was the celebrity with a name starting with L.

So, Lydia forced herself to attend a brand event despite her weak condition.

It wasn't particularly cold in early spring, but standing on stage in a thin dress, holding a microphone and smiling, was tough.

Fortunately, Lydia was a good actress, masking her discomfort well.

She chatted smoothly with the host, and when the event ended, her assistant wrapped a coat around her. Just as they were about to leave, a group of reporters swarmed in with microphones.

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Voices bombarded her from all directions, asking if she was the trending celebrity with a name starting with L.

Of course, she wouldn't admit it.

Lydia despised these reporters.

Surrounded, she got into her car, but the reporters wouldn't let go of the door.

Lydia, already tense and in pain, suddenly blacked out.

Her assistant screamed, "Lydia!!

"Get out of the way!"

Lydia remembered nothing after that.

When she woke up, she was in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Violeta was filming on set.

Lydia's collapse had become a hot topic online, adding fuel to the fire of the trending gossip.

During a break, the crew privately discussed the scandal.

The widespread debate showed how significant this news had become.

During the lunch break, Violeta had just finished removing her makeup in the lounge.

Kaylee walked in with a plate of strawberries.

A moment later, Polly finished her scenes and joined them in the lounge.

Once the crew left, the three exchanged glances.

Violeta asked, "Want to see the drama unfold?"

Kaylee smiled, "Absolutely."

Polly added, "Count me in."

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The three sat together and started gossiping.

Kaylee took a bite of a strawberry tip and said, "Hey, do you think Lydia faked her fainting? I heard the. reporters surrounded the car, wouldn't let them leave, and then Lydia collapsed."

Polly nodded, "It's possible. How

could someone just faint like that

The reporters blocked the car but didn't push her. Maybe she just got worked up?"