Chapter 226
Stella noticed the excitement on Abby’s face and couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the good news?”
“Star, you’re famous!” Abby exclaimed, handing her phone to Stella with enthusiasm. “Remember when you accompanied Marvin to that competition? Someone, bless their heart, uploaded a video of you playing the violin online! You’re going viral! Your fan base is nearly in the millions now! I’ve heard your violin performance is trending all over the internet!
Star, you and Anthony have been planning a concert tour, right? This is the perfect chance for your big comeback!”
Abby, who aspired to be a top-notch talent agent and dreamed of managing a world-class star, couldn’t deny the truth-even in this era, popularity rules.
No matter how talented someone is, without an audience, it’s all for nothing.
The way to get an audience is to make people aware of someone’s existence.
In today’s fast-paced world, pure talent isn’t as crucial anymore.
Capital can quickly create the illusion of a “very talented” person through marketing.
Through influencers, media, and news outlets, the audience is brainwashed into believing someone is incredibly talented, creating a massive following.
In the past, fame relied heavily on personal talent.
Now, it’s about marketing, hype, and persona.
However, true talent doesn’t fade under scrutiny.
The public can see through the facade.
If there’s no real talent, no amount of marketing will suffice.
Without genuine skills, longevity is impossible.
Rachel is a prime example.
She has amassed a huge following due to her undeniable talent.
Anthony might be popular now, but he lacks backing.
And with his current situation, he’s far from becoming a mogul himself.
After falling out with his previous agency, there’s always the risk of being blacklisted.
If Stella could rise to fame, it would be a dream start!
Stella took Abby’s phone and saw it was a screen recording of a live broadcast.
“Was it Mr. Connolly’s doing?” Stella asked.
“No,” Abby shook her head immediately. “During your performance, I was sitting with Neville, and he didn’t stream it.”
Abby leaned in, watching the screen recording with Stella.
“From the angle, it looks like the person streaming was sitting with the O’Brien family… Anyway, whoever it was, we’re grateful!”
Stella knew the times had changed, and to achieve something significant, she couldn’t remain unknown.
She hadn’t played the violin in five years, and returning to her roots wasn’t going to be easy.
Anthony had invited her to join him in a concert, hoping to give her a boost. But she couldn’t always rely on Anthony.
Now, with her unexpected online fame, it was a promising start.
Abby’s instincts kicked in, and she immediately began planning Stella’s future.
“Since you’re trending, let’s create a social media account and post some violin performances before the buzz dies down.”
“Haynes invested a ton in Rachel’s online presence, but now… she’s just another name.”
Abby was much better at managing and strategizing than Stella, and Stella nodded in agreement.
“No time like the present. Let’s set up that account now.”
At the hospital, the tests took an entire day to complete.
As evening approached, Haynes received an urgent call to return to the office immediately.
With business pressing, Jasper couldn’t resort to his old tactics to keep Haynes tied up any longer.