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

in Veilmist Lake is also part of your

"Yes."

her eyes and said, "I heard from Mr. Howell that you lent it

"Yes."

generous. How about being even more generous and

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

not urgent right now. I'll tell you about

it was a clean version, 'Nirvana and Rebirth' might

connections, it was tough

help, thinking taking advantage of his connections was

what Violeta wanted to ask him, he agreed to

to talk. The beef is done. Bring the plate

"Here you go."

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

driver brought the car over, and Hayden opened the door,

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

"If it's good, we'll come

"Next time? I'm not sure when that

will

Violeta replied, "Two days."

finishing in Newham, she would head to

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

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

but if I help

looking like

finger at him. "You can set whatever conditions