Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

"I want to do something worthwhile," Tracy insisted.

Winnie replied, "The script for 'The Lies in Winter' came from a friend in the industry. If you're not interested, don't pick it. It's a small production anyway."

Eventually, Tracy selected a fantasy romance drama from the options. She believed she'd be the lead, but Winnie had other news.

"This role is for the second female lead," Winnie informed her.

Violeta was starring in a major production as the lead, while Tracy had to settle for a secondary role in a lesser drama. The difference was stark.

Frustrated, Tracy asked, "Why?"

Winnie, sensing her distress, tried to comfort her. "Don't be hasty, Tracy. This secondary role was still a valuable opportunity from the company. They fought hard to get it."

Tracy was about to protest, but Winnie continued, "We have to admit that Violeta started from a higher position. But who says we can't surpass her? Take this role, build your reputation, and better offers will come. The company still believes in you."

Though Winnie's words made sense, Tracy found it hard to accept starting as a second lead.

After all, she had been the main lead in self-produced short films.

Seeing Tracy's reluctance, Winnie offered an alternative. "If you really want a lead role, there's another script, though it's a bit challenging."

"What is it?" Tracy asked.

"It's a detective drama, 'The Legend of Blind Detective'. It had some buzz initially but was shelved due to conflicts with some investors. Recently, I heard they're looking for actors again. I can inquire about it for you."

The Legend of Blind Detective' had the potential for awards. If Tracy chose this, it would be a significant opportunity.

"Is it for the lead role?" Tracy asked.

"Yes," Winnie confirmed.

"Alright, Winnie, please ask about it for me," Tracy decided.

The drama had been shelved due to conflicts with Niall, but this could be her big break.

She hoped it would be so, for Violeta had hers with 'The Quiet Ode.'

The producer was frantic. Significant funds had already been poured into pre-production, and abandoning the project now would be a colossal waste.

Winnie reached out to the producers and director of 'The Legend of Blind Detective'.

Initially, this series was meant to film alongside 'The Moon Belongs to You', but it had been delayed for nearly half a year.

While 'The Moon Belongs to You' had wrapped up filming, 'The Legend of Blind Detective' hadn't even started.

Its delay had pushed it to the same timeline as 'Spring Isn't Blooming'.

The Legend of Blind Detective' had once been a hot topic in the industry, but it had lost its luster over time.

Meanwhile, Violeta's 'The Quiet Ode

had

Nolanome a massive hit, and

Night On the River', another

nover.ne

period drama, had further popularised the genre.

Period dramas were now eclipsing modern ones, drawing audience interest away from contemporary series. As a result,, contemporary series took a hit.

This shift made it even more challenging to find actors willing to commit to projects like 'The Legend of Blind Detective'.

The producer had worked tirelessly to smooth things over with Niall, allowing the project to move forward, but finding a suitable lead remained a hurdle.

When Winnie contacted the producer, they were surprised and delighted. Learning why she had reached out, they became even more excited.

"You mean Tracy wants to play the lead?" the producer asked, eyes wide with hope.

Winnie smiled. "Yes, Tracy is very interested in the script and specifically asked me to see if the lead role was still available."

The producer responded immediately, "That's perfect! We're just missing the lead actress!"

Tracy had a professional background and was a newly signed talent with Apex, making her an excellent candidate for the role.

With how things stood, it was nigh impossible to find someone more suited for the role than Tracy.

The producer quickly agreed to cast Tracy in the lead role.

Winnie, though initially taken aback by the ease of the arrangement, felt a surge of satisfaction.

In her role within the industry, Winnie

was well aware of the extensive effort that had gone into 'The

Legend of Blind Detective'. The project had been carefully planned, yet no one had expected it tonearly collapse.

While there were doubts about whether it could live up to its initial

promise, one thing was evident Tracy was far more focused on

securing a leading position than on

the project's overall success.

Though she recognised that her career trajectory was not as high as Violeta's, she refused to accept a secondary role.

Thus, Tracy opted for 'The Legend of Blind Detective', not because it was the most promising, but because it offered her the lead role she craved.

The rapid rise of Violeta's fame had transformed her from a subject of criticism into the epicentre of fierce fan battles.

Lydia's supporters were formidable, but Violeta's fans were equally passionate.

Despite Violeta's newness to the industry and her relatively small fan base, her lack of past scandals worked in her favour. Her debut project had matched its high profile with impressive popularity, securing her a prominent place in the industry.