Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 501 Warmth

Violeta stood still and dialed Hayden's number.

As soon as the call connected, Hayden's voice came through. He said, "I see you. Don't move."

Violeta was holding her phone, and she turned slightly to the side.

There he was, strolling toward her from the path beside the main gate. He wore a light gray jacket and appeared casual yet stylish. Even from a distance, his posture was straight, exuding an air of elegance. He carried something with him. Violeta hung up the phone.

As he approached, she fixed her gaze on the item in his hand and asked, "What's that?"

"Fruit tea. It's passionfruit flavor. I got it just for you."

Hayden handed her the thermos bag. Violeta's eyes lit up at that. Just as she was about to say something, he cut her off.

"I know, a superstar has to watch her sugar intake. It's sugar-free, so it might taste a bit tart."

"Amazing, you know that? Impressive, really."

Unfortunately, Violeta was wearing a face mask, which made it inconvenient to drink.

There might be paparazzi lurking around. Therefore, she slouched a bit, took Hayden's hand, and together they slipped away.

Hayden had made a reservation at a nearby rotisserie restaurant.

There were no private rooms, but the ambiance was relatively quiet. Screens separated the tables, providing a decent level of privacy.

They chose a discreet corner, surrounded on all sides by partitions.

on all

the bagel dinner rolls, Violeta

next to me? You

be closer

"I've been so busy lately dubbing over eighty episodes of drama

"And why did you come looking for me first?

and said, "No rush. I have time to have a

at him, guessing that the first thing Hayden did upon returning to Quinston was to find her. He hadn't even gone

meant that she was

some time, so their driver took them to a nearby

they strolled by the lake, time seemed to

seems like you don't

"I do, occasionally."

her head in silence,

like that I

relieve stress, there's

why aren't

recalling. I don't think I've ever seen you smoke

in the future either. I

were about to return, Hayden took Violeta's hand and suddenly pulled her

then felt a warm kiss

slightly. She cupped

Thump, thump, thump.

was the sound of a quickening

returning from the lake, Violeta was in high spirits as she continued her voiceover

went to report at

Violeta was busy finishing up her voiceover work,