Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 665

"Zelena's tale is quite heartbreaking. While Violeta has lived a life of ease, Zelena has faced a myriad of challenges. It wasn't until after enduring so much that she finally discovered her biological parents. If she had known her family was affluent, who would choose a life of hardship?"

"If Zelena is exiting the industry, what's her purpose in revealing all this?"

"I have to say, if I were in Zelena's shoes, I'd probably harbor resentment toward Violeta for taking away my opportunity for a luxurious life. While Violeta indulged in the finer aspects of life, I was forced to rummage for scraps as a child in a market. What a lousy life!"

"I don't believe Violeta is at fault. She didn't deliberately take Zelena's life from her; it was all beyond her control."

"If Zelena's allegations hold any truth, then Violeta really lacks compassion. After being raised by Mr. and Mrs. Blake for eighteen years, she never even bothered to check in on them once she returned to the Whites. That's just cold-hearted."

"Transitioning from one billionaire family to another? It feels like something out of a fairy tale."

"It's all so surreal—who would have imagined that Violeta and Zelena were intertwined in such a way? It's utterly absurd."

Facebook was on fire.

The unfolding drama between Violeta and Zelena had become the most talked-about subject of the moment.

This was undoubtedly the biggest scandal of the year.

In response, Violeta's team sprang into action; Eugene directed them to release a statement.

The statement had been prepared in advance and did not deny the life swap between Violeta and Zelena; rather, it openly acknowledged it.

When it comes to personal experiences, control often slips away.

How Zelena's adoptive parents treated her was entirely beyond Violeta's influence.

In Zelena's original post, she did her utmost to illustrate her unhappy childhood, contrasting it sharply with Violeta's privileged upbringing. This tactic stirred up deep sympathy among the online audience.

Violeta's acknowledgment in her statement was interpreted as a sign of guilt—suggesting that she owed Zelena something and had played the villain in this scenario.

The comments section overflowed with voices of anger, rising up against Violeta.

The outcries and disputes continued for quite some time.

Many accused Violeta of being inhumane, of robbing Zelena of the extravagant life that was rightfully hers, insisting she deserved to face repercussions!

This world is full of people hiding behind screens, wielding keyboards while standing on their moral high ground, eager to judge others.

However, this incident had the potential to rattle Violeta's fan community, signaling that Zelena had played her hand effectively.

She was determined to drag Violeta down with her.

If Zelena could no longer thrive in the industry, then neither should Violeta; they might as well depart together!

Even after retiring, Zelena could still live comfortably as Ms. Blake, free from concerns.

At the very least, her departure would paint her as someone deserving of sympathy.

In contrast, being forced out by public outrage would severely damage Violeta's reputation. In the elite circles of Quinston, such a scandal could destroy her status—who would want to associate with her after that?

Some fervent fans even gathered outside the building of Apex Entertainment, waving banners demanding that Violeta come outside and issue a public apology to Zelena. They insisted she should do everything possible to make amends for Zelena's lost childhood!

Security made multiple attempts to disperse the crowd and even called the police.

Those caught on camera were sobbing uncontrollably, yet ironically, it was their disruptive behavior at the company's entrance that was the true cause of the chaos. Somehow, this entire situation was being blamed on Violeta.