Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 368 You're Quite Generous

"Not very often, but I come here with colleagues for gatherings."

"I see."

Hayden came to dine with people from the Political Department who all held official titles.

The owner of the fondue restaurant was an acquaintance, and the waitstaff was well-trained, knowing what to observe and ignore.

The surface of the cheese fondue bubbled and boiled. Eager to start, Violeta rolled up her sleeves and began cooking chorizo.

"Is it alright to eat something this cheesy at night?"

"It's fine. I have at most two such meals a month."

Violeta was an artist, but she was also a person. Her aesthetic benchmark was to stay well and have a flawless body. She would never starve herself to death, though.

Of course, if a role required it, she could do it.

"Alright, enjoy it."

"Are you doing well in Newham?"

"Not bad. How about you?"

Violeta dipped a piece of chorizo in the bowl without looking up and said, "Haven't you seen the news online? I've become famous."

"I saw it. Your performance in 'The Quiet Ode' was really excellent."

"The filming location for 'The Quiet Ode' was in Veilmist Lake. The scenery there is truly beautiful, with ancient and picturesque villas. No wonder it's become the filming site for many period

villa in Veilmist Lake is also part

"Yes."

raised her eyes and said, "I heard from Mr.

"Yes."

twinkle in her eye. "You're quite generous. How about being even more generous and helping

placed the cooked chorizo on a small plate and set it in front of Violeta. The fondue's steam was thick, so he took off his glasses and set them aside, then asked slowly, "What

replied, "It's not urgent right now. I'll

version, 'Nirvana and Rebirth' might have trouble passing the

it was tough

ask Hayden for help, thinking taking

Hayden didn't know what Violeta wanted to ask him, he agreed

is

"Here you go."

full when it came time to pay and depart, but Hayden had largely concentrated on

opened the

beef is really delicious. No wonder it's their signature

it's good, we'll come again next

I'm not

will you stay

Violeta replied, "Two days."

in Newham, she would head to Glorialand, as her schedule was

much time left, so Violeta would have to start looking for someone to film 'Nirvana and Rebirth' once her present schedule was over. The

the car window, bent down, and said to Hayden,

help

looking

Violeta said, wiggling her finger at him. "You can set whatever conditions