Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Violeta stepped out of the tent as Aster brought the new horse over. "Ms. White, here's the replacement horse." Violeta took the reins, gently stroked the horse's head, and whispered in its ear before leading it forward.

With the tight schedule, Violeta didn't have a chance to get acquainted with the horse.

Seeing Violeta with the horse, the director asked, "Violeta, is there any issue with the new horse?" Violeta replied, "No problem."

The director nodded and said, "Great, let's aim to get this scene in one take."

Violeta took her spot, and Nolan positioned himself on his horse.

Both mounted their horses with ease, settled into place, and waited for the camera to start rolling.

Zelena, on the other hand, needed an assistant to help her with the horse.

Since she wasn't familiar with riding, despite a few days of lessons from the on-set trainer, her fear of the horse made her look clumsy while getting on. She had to use a stool and be assisted slowly before she could get on the horse. The director called out, "Zelena, are you set?"

Zelena adjusted her outer robe, gave a firm nod, and replied, "Yes, I'm ready."

Violeta mounted the white horse and cast a penetrating look at the horse beneath Zelena.

The horse's ears twitched in response.

Violeta continued her unwavering gaze, her eyelids fluttering just a bit.

Everything was set.

The director and Wade sat behind the monitor.

"Everyone, take your positions."

"Action."

After Violeta and Nolan delivered their lines as usual, Nolan handed over to Branholm's envoy.

Zelena, playing the second female lead, trailed behind her father, her face filled with concern as she kept an eye on Nolan. Her scene involved riding a horse and exchanging lines with Nolan. When Nolan approached on horseback, Zelena hurriedly nudged the horse's side.

To her surprise, the white horse remained stationary.

Growing anxious, she gave the horse another firm squeeze.

Yet, the horse still stayed put, flicking its ears and letting out a disdainful snort at the camera.

Everyone on set was stunned.

"Cut!"

The director shouted through a megaphone, "Zelena, what's happening? Why aren't you moving?"

Zelena, looking flustered, responded, "Mr. Grant, the horse just won't budge."

The director's face tightened as he asked, "Didn't you have riding lessons before?"

"There are so many people waiting on this scene. Do you really think everyone should just wait for you?"

Clearly, Zelena's excuse wasn't being accepted.

With so many extras on set, it was obvious they were all held up because of her.

Moreover, the white horse she was on was well-known for being very easy to handle.

During previous rehearsals with Violeta, everything had gone smoothly.

That's why Zelena had requested to switch horses. Now that she had a new horse, she still couldn't get it right.

Naturally, the director believed the issue was with Zelena, not the horse.

Zelena's face turned pale as she said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Grant. Let's try it again."

The director sighed and said, "Let's go again!"

Nolan took his place on the horse again.

"Everyone, get into position. Action!"

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Zelena's sudden scream caused another disruption.

Everyone turned their gaze towards her, only to see Zelena had fallen off the horse once again.

Her assistant rushed over and asked, "Zelena, are you alright?"

How could she be fine after falling off the horse?

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At that time, the staff, the director, and Wade hurried over.

"What happened?" someone asked.

"She fell off the horse," a staff replied.

"Get her to the hospital right away," the director instructed.

Zelena was lifted and taken away by a staff member.

Violeta got off her horse and shared a look with Aster, who was standing next to her.

Aster, trying to stifle her laughter with her hand, met Violeta's gaze and whispered, "I'll check out what's going on."

With that, Aster headed off to investigate.

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