Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 94 Legendary Scriptwriter

It was Nolan.

"Violeta? What are you doing here?" he asked.

Violeta explained, "I'm walking my dog."

Tuna looked puzzled.

Nolan lowered his gaze and saw Tuna. He asked, puzzled, "Is this your dog? It doesn't look like a dog."

"Well, boy. You have a keen eye," Tuna twitched its ears and glanced at Nolan.

"It's a Husky mix."

"I see."

The golden retriever ran up to Nolan and wagged its tail.

Indeed, it was Cutie.

The Nolan in her previous life used to have a golden retriever named Cutie. Unfortunately, it died from food poisoning.

Violeta really adored that dog. She even fed it sausages while working her part-time job in a thick mascot costume and handing out flyers. Cutie was very close to Violeta, but Nolan was unaware of this.

In their previous life, the gap between Violeta and Nolan were too great, so she was happy to have the opportunity to interact with Cutie.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Cutie ran up to Violeta and licked her hand.

Tuna was displeased and barked at Cutie.

Nolan approached and introduced, "This is my dog, Cutie."

"Well, indeed, it's quite cute."

Nolan would occasionally come to the park to walk his dog. He didn't expect to meet Violeta here. He was pleasantly surprised by the encounter.

"I often come here to walk my dog, but I haven't met you before."

Of course not. I've only started coming here two weeks ago. I didn't come to walk Tuna because my backyard was spacious enough for Tuna to play freely without a leash. I mainly come here hoping to coincidentally meet someone.

"I haven't been here for long," Violeta replied.

"Well, it seems like we have some fate then."

Violeta wasn't convinced. She argued, "By that logic, you also have some fate with the old ladies in the park."

Nolan's smile froze for a moment before he continued, "In this world, everyone we meet is destined."

Violeta didn't want to continue this awkward conversation.

She stood up from her chair and grabbed Tuna's leash. She said, "It's getting late, I should head back."

Nolan could sense Violeta's discomfort and didn't insist.

As Violeta was about to leave, an elderly man with silver hair and a unique aura walked toward them from the corner Nolan had previously come from.

"Nolan."

"Hmm? Hi, Wade."

Hearing this, Violeta abruptly stopped her steps and immediately turned around.

When she saw the man, Violeta was overjoyed.

Finally, she had encountered the legendary screenwriter, Wade Howell!

Wade approached Nolan. Cutie playfully sniffed him, wagging its tail happily.

"Why did you stop here?"

Nolan smiled gently and explained, "I accidentally met a schoolmate."

Noticing how familiar Wade and Nolan were, Violeta finally understood that they had known each other for a long time.

Nolan introduced, "Wade, this is Violeta. We went to the same school together."

Wade lazily glanced at Violeta and nodded with a smile.

"Hi, Mr. Wade!" Violeta had visited the park many times in hopes of running into him. She thought she wouldn't meet him today, but unexpectedly, she did. It seemed like even the gods were on her side.

"Hi, are you in the same school as Nolan?"

"Yeah, I'm also in the performing arts school."

Wade looked Violeta up and down and said, "Not bad."

Having been in the entertainment industry for years, Wade has met many talented actresses and idols.

His first impression of Violeta was good because she was polite.

No that Wade was here, Violeta was not in a rush to leave.

Nolan added, "You should know him, Violeta."

Violeta said, "Of course! He's an award-winning screenwriter. How could I not know him?"

Anyone studying the performing arts would definitely be familiar with Wade. He was a renowned screenwriter for action movies and Violeta's idol.

In her previous life, Violeta began her

career in action films as a stunt

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double. To acquire the necessary skills, she repeatedly watched classigaction movies. Among these classics, Wade wrote the screenplay for seven out of ten.

The female protagonists in Wade's dramas were all skilled fighters. Each had a unique temperament, and although they had their own individual stories, they all shared one common characteristic - resilience.

Wade had created numerous successful female action roles and gained popularity through his work.

Violeta had always dreamed of landing a role in one of his movies, but unfortunately, her dream was never fulfilled in her previous life.

Wade was already in his sixties. In Violeta's memory, he announced his retirement at the age of seventy, after completing his final work, "Triple Blood."

In this life, Violeta was eager to meet

him earlier. She longed to personally meet the esteemed action film screenwriter who held a special place in her heart. If given the opportunity, she would love

to

portray a character from Wade's repertoire.

Wade chuckled heartily and said, "I never expected you to be familiar with an old man like me."

How could she not be? She had come to this park solely to meet him.

Violeta had come here hoping for a stroke of luck.

She remembered from a magazine interview she had read in her previous life that Wade often exercised in the park near his home. Wade's residence was in a nearby old alley. He wasn't lacking in wealth, but he led a simple and ordinary life as an unassuming old man.

"May I join you for a walk?"

"Of course, let's go together."

The three of them strolled towards a small pavilion up ahead.

Violeta engaged in conversation with Wade throughout, discussing his numerous works.

"So you've seen many of my works."

"Of course, your works are timeless classics and serve as valuable study material for any actor."

The audience for action films was predominantly male.

Wade was surprised that a girl like Violeta, with her striking appearance, actually enjoyed action films. Nolan was equally taken aback. Romantic dramas were currently in vogue and were adored by most girls. Girls like Violeta, who found pleasure in watching action films, were a

minority.

As a result, Wade's favorable impression of Violeta grew even stronger.

Nolan knew that Violeta was accompanying them because of her admiration for Wade. Therefore, he remained silent.

Wade received a phone call reminding him to return home and take his medication, which brought their conversation to an end.

Before departing, Wade inquired, "Your name is Violeta, right? You're a student in Toland University's performing arts program."

"Yes, I'm Violeta."

"Alright then."

"Well, you guys should continue on. I need to head home now."

Wade left shortly after.

Violeta felt a twinge of reluctance to part ways with him.

No wonder Nolan had once starred in Wade's masterpiece "Triple Blood." It turned out that they had known each other for a long time and were

friends.

Unless necessary, Wade didn't like

to socialize with people in the industry, let alone attending social events. Consequently, he had gained a reputation for being a screenwriter with an eccentric temperament.

Curiously, Violeta asked, "How did you two meet?"

Nolan replied, "We played chess together. He's a fan of chess."

That explained it. It seemed that Nolan's personality was exactly what Wade appreciated, which was why they enjoyed each other's company.