Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

The assistant sighed and followed along.

Eugene was familiar with Hollis and had previously tried to keep Lydia away from him.

The main issue was the age gap-Lydia was five years older than Hollis.

Additionally, Hollis's background meant that any relationship between them was unlikely to have a future. Unresolved relationships were better left untouched, as exposure usually hurt the woman more than the man.

But Lydia was resolute, and Eugene couldn't dissuade her.

***

In the middle of the year, Violeta received a stack of new scripts.

However, none of them seemed particularly appealing to her.

Violeta now had full control over her script choices, and the company had no say in her decisions.

"You didn't find any of these interesting?" Eugene asked.

"They're all decent, but nothing stands out."

Violeta was waiting for Wade's script.

Even though she wasn't sure if she'd get it, she wanted to wait for it.

Anticipating her response, Eugene pulled out a few theater scripts from his bag.

"If none of those appeal to you, try looking at these.

"Some seasoned actors are working on theater plays. I selected a few good ones for you."

Violeta reviewed the theater scripts Eugene had brought and found them impressive, especially the classic script 'Two Snakes'. Eugene was particularly enthusiastic about that script.

"One of the roles is played by Holly Fisher. A collaboration with her could be amazing," he noted.

However, Violeta was more interested in a different script.

She picked it up and said, "I prefer this one."

It was titled 'Love Dream'.

Eugene commented, "This is a new script with a cast of relatively inexperienced actors. Do you like the female role?"

Violeta replied, "No, I'm more interested in the male role.."

Love Dream' told the story of a heiress who rarely left her home.

Despite numerous suitors, her gentle exterior hid a desire for freedom.

One afternoon, she dreamed of leaving her mansion and arriving at a winery, where she met a charming young man.

She fell in love with him in her dream but realized it was only a fantasy when she woke up.

Aster asked in surprise, "Ms. White, are you considering to cross-dress?"

Violeta responded, "Is that a

problem? The male role in this script is more compelling than the female one. prefer the male role. Eugene, has this role been cast?"

Eugene replied, "I don't think so. I'll check on it."

"Please do. If it's still available, I'd like to take it."

Violeta had a unique perspective on

only ace the theater play we?

only a way to pass the time, supported her choice.

The next day, he brought good news.

The male role in 'Love Dream' hadn't been cast yet, and Violeta could take on the part.

However, cross-dressing for the

would be challenging. The performance needed to be flawle and the actor's skills had to be top-notch to avoid disaster

For Violeta, playing a male role was a new and exciting challenge.

The production team agreed to let her try out the role, but she needed to dress up first to test the look.

Irene was a seasoned opera performer, so there was little worry about her ability to handle the role.

Violeta looked stunning in both women's and men's clothing. In men's attire, she conveyed a blend of charm and masculinity Her transformation didn't come across as awkward or overly feminine but instead radiated a youthful and vibrant energy. With her clear eyes, slender build, and gentle smile, she perfectly captured the essence of a young man in 'Love Dream'.