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."

Ode' was in Veilmist Lake. The

is also part of your family's

"Yes."

heard from Mr. Howell that you lent it

"Yes."

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

set it in front of Violeta. The fondue's steam was thick, so he took off his glasses and set them aside, then asked

"It's not urgent right now. I'll tell you

version, 'Nirvana and Rebirth' might have trouble passing

tough

Hayden for help, thinking taking

wanted to ask him, he

is done. Bring the plate over,

"Here you go."

came time to pay and depart, but Hayden had largely concentrated on serving

over, and Hayden opened the door, allowing Violeta

said, "The tender beef is really delicious. No wonder it's their signature

replied, "If it's good, we'll come again next

"Next time? I'm not sure when that

will you stay

Violeta replied, "Two days."

to Glorialand, as her schedule was

film 'Nirvana and Rebirth' once her present schedule was over. The driver drove the car back

closed the door, she rested her elbow on the car window, bent down, and said to Hayden, "Don't forget about what you

forget, but if I help you, how will

his glasses, looking like a cunning

whatever conditions you want. Alright, I really need to head back to the hotel now. Bye-bye, let's keep in