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."

asked, "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 martial arts

Veilmist Lake is

"Yes."

eyes and said, "I heard from

"Yes."

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

small plate and set it in front of Violeta. The fondue's steam was thick, so he took off

replied, "It's not urgent right now. I'll tell you about it

clean version, 'Nirvana and Rebirth' might

was tough to get things

ask Hayden for help, thinking taking advantage of his connections was

what Violeta wanted to ask him, he

is done. Bring the plate over, and I'll help

"Here you go."

time to pay and depart, but Hayden had

over, and Hayden opened the door, allowing Violeta to

is really delicious. No

"If it's good, we'll come

"Next time? I'm not sure when

asked, "How long will

Violeta replied, "Two days."

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

would have to start looking for someone to film 'Nirvana and Rebirth' once her present schedule was over. The

Violeta got out of the car and closed the door, she rested her elbow on the

help you, how will you repay

looking like a cunning

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