Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

In reality, Zelena didn't really want to swap horses. It was only her means of claiming Violeta's belongings for her own gratification. Before the filming began, the production assistant was suddenly informed that they needed to give Violeta's horse to Zelena.

The production assistant was surprised but went ahead with the instruction.

"This horse was very docile when Ms. White rode it. It's indeed a great option for an inexperienced rider."

Celeste took the reins and led the horse away.

Zelena looked very satisfied and happy when she saw the white horse being brought to her.

She took pleasure in seizing Violeta's belongings and felt a great sense of satisfaction whenever she succeeded.

Celeste said, "Lena, the horse has been brought over."

Zelena put down the script and walked over. She inspected the horse by circling around it twice.

The horse, which was originally prepared for Violeta, had been meticulously cleaned by the production assistant. Aster had also cleaned the horse's ears and eyes with care and fitted a high-quality saddle on it. Zelena commented, "The horse prepared for the female lead is clearly superior to the one prepared for the supporting actors. Even its body odor is much more refreshing."

Celeste concurred, "That's true. It's not just the horses. Even ordinary props and costumes are prepared with much more care for the main characters than for the supporting ones."

That's why everyone wants the leading role!

Zelena lowered her gaze, thinking that if Violeta hadn't gotten in the way, she would have been the female lead in Spring in Moon City.

Just you wait, Violeta. I'm going to outshine you eventually!

As Zelena reached out to pat the horse, it suddenly let out a loud whinny and reared up on its front legs, almost knocking her over. "Ah!"

Although Zelena wasn't knocked down, she was definitely shaken.

Celeste didn't manage to hold onto the reins, and the white horse broke free.

The white horse twitched its ears and turned its back on them, not even sparing them a glance.

Celeste rushed to Zelena's side and asked, "Lena, are you alright?"

Zelena awkwardly adjusted her hair and replied, "What happened? Isn't it supposed to be tame?"

Celeste answered in a confused tone, "I'm not sure. Maybe it was startled? But we didn't do anything."

Zelena scowled in irritation as she watched the horse flicking its tail casually.

Meanwhile, since Violeta's white horse had been swapped out, the production assistant took Aster to the stable to get a new horse. It still needed to be cleaned before filming began.

"Aster, go pick a horse quickly, I'll wait for you outside."

"Okay."

The stable worker who handled horses often ate lunch with Aster, so they had became familiar with each other over time.

When Aster walked in, he asked in surprise, "Aster, what brings you here again?"

Aster explained, "Well, someone played tricks and swapped Ms. White's horse. I'm here to pick out another one, so hurry up and bring me a beautiful one."

The worker nodded and said as he went to fetch a horse, "Attractive horses often have bad tempers and aren't keen on being ridden."

The previous one was temperamental but compliant with Ms. White. Why was it swapped out?"

It turned out that the white horse wasn't tame by nature. It was only docile towards Violeta and willing to let her ride it.

When the reputation of the horse's docility spread, Zelena set her sights on it.

Aster mocked, "Who wouldn't like a beautiful and tame horse? But a horse's temperament depends on who it's around. It seems Zelena has bitten off more than she can chew this time!"

Basically, any horse would be tame in front of Violeta.

A few years ago, Violeta spent the summer on the prairie with Zoren and others. Even the headstrong Akhal-Teke horse on the prairie was happy to let Violeta ride it.

The white horse wasn't naturally docile. It was just that Violeta knew how to make it so.

Knowing the white horse had a peculiar temperament, Violeta immediately gave it to Zelena without any hesitation when she requested the swap.

Violeta didn't need a particular horse. If Violeta desired it, all horses would be docile in her presence.

The last time Zelena offered Violeta

sleeping pills, Violeta had taken

them voluntarily, but she wasn't

going to remain in a passive stance foreven She wasn't the type to ust take what was handed to her

Soon, everything was set up at the filming location.

Aster also brought back a stunning white horse that looked quite unruly but had a beautiful coat.

Once the saddle was fitted, the white horse was led outside. All extras were in place, waiting for the main actors to arrive.

The director had already begun calling the actors to their marks using a megaphone.