Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 275 | Can Rely On You

When Hannah called Hattie to inform her about this, Hattie was so shocked that she was at a loss for words.

The candy that was right within reach slipped away!

"Mom, what do you mean by this? Didn't we already settle everything here? Wasn't the contract signed already?

I've completed all the paperwork at school, and everyone knows | will start filming. What am | supposed to do if

we can't film now?"

Hannah answered, "Remember at the previous dinner, he mentioned that a powerful figure in Quinston was

interested in this script? Stanley informedthis morning that the project has been shelved. It won't start

production until early next year. We'll have to wait for further notice on when it will resume."

Hattie asked, "What about my contract then?"

Hannah replied, "Your contract hasn't been terminated, but the filming isn't happening."

Hattie didn't understand, "What's going on here? They're stopping the filming, but not replacing me? Are they

just going to keephanging like this?"

Hannah responded, "Yes, | don't fully understand the situation yet. | need to find out more first. If they keep

delaying the production, we might miss out on next year's Best New Actress Award." Hattie pleaded, "What

should I do then? Mom, please helpfigure something out!"

Hannah had initially intended for Hattie to have a full-fledged debut, beginning with a Best New Actress Award

victory and going on to win Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress Awards before landing a grand slam.

Now, Hattie's twould be utterly squandered if the Blind Detective script was to be delayed any further.

Hannah lowered her eyes slightly. "Hattie, don't worry too much for now. If Blind Detective can't proceed, The

Moon Belongs to You is still there, right? Although | wasn't keen on that before, we'll have to go with that

one if there's no other choice.”

But The Moon Belongs to You had already signed a contract with Zelena.

Wouldn't Hattie be in competition with Zelena for the script of The Moon Belongs to You if Hannah took this

decision?

Hattie didn't hesitate and said directly, "Okay, Mom. If Blind Detective can't happen, I'll take this one. I'm

determined to join the crew no matter what!"

Initially, they were scheduled to start filming on Wednesday, but now Thursday has passed, and Hattie was still

in class.

Hannah was still trying to get in touch with Hattie about the female lead in The Moon Belongs to You.

Upon learning that Hattie couldn't join the crew, Zelena felt secretly pleased. She comforted Hattie, saying, "It's

okay, Hattie. Don't be discouraged. Although this opportunity didn't work out, it doesn't mean there won't be

opportunities in the future."

Upon hearing Zelena's words, Hattie deliberately asked, "When are you starting filming?"

Zelena replied, "It's soon, this weekend. I've already packed everything."

If it weren't for having to maintain the appearance of "best friend relations" at school, Zelena wouldn't even

bother coming to school after the holidays. She would just wait at hto join the crew. Hattie chuckled

sarcastically, "Lena, don't forget, this opportunity cthrough me. This script is quite popular, you know."

Zelena nodded, though she didn't agree inwardly. She responded diplomatically, "Yes, Hattie, having you as a

friend is truly lucky for me. | originally thought we could join the crew together, but I didn't expect this mishap on

your end. Oh well, since my contract is already signed, otherwise, | would have gladly given my role to you!"

"Heh, do you think so?"

"Of course."

Zelena acted through the entire range of emotions, sighed with regret, and said, "Hattie, your

conditions are better than mine. If

you debuted first, | could relyet

| on you

in the industry. If | debuted before you, I'd be all alone and lacking in eloquence. I'm scared!"

Zelena's emotional performance swayed Hattie.

"Lena, | knew | could trust you. Letbe honest with you. My mom is helpingarrange to take over the role

in The Moon Belongs to You. If everything goes as planned, the role will be mine."

"What?"

Zelena's expression froze. Inside, it felt like her world was falling apart.

What does she mean...

What does she mean by saying the role will be hers?

Hattie's role had problems, and now is she trying to snatch mine?

Although the role was obtained through Hannah's connections, shouldn't it rightfully belong tonow that the

contract is signed? Zelena completely couldn't accept this situation.

"Hattie, I'm not quite understanding what you mean. You ... you can't join the crew, so you're taking away my

role? What about...

Hattie patted her hand gently. "Didn't

you just say you could rely onif | debuted first? Don't worry. Once 1 debut, I'll share all the good

opportunities with you."

Zelena's expression froze in place.

Her mindset was completely shattered!

The news of Hattie not joining the crew spread throughout the class in less than half a day.

Upon hearing this news, Kaylee was ecstatic.

"Hahaha, this is called instant karma!"

"She was so smug before. Now, let's see how she feels! Serves her right! She deserves it!"

Violeta recognised that Hattie would probably start thinking about The Moon Belongs to You now that she

couldn't join the crew.