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.

small and square, with seating on all four sides, but Hayden opted to sit

reached for the bagel dinner rolls, Violeta

to me?

wanted to be closer to

she wrapped it up, she said, "I've been so busy lately dubbing over eighty episodes of drama that it has left my head spinning. I checked the calendar and realized it's only June. Why are you here

for me

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

thing Hayden did upon returning to Quinston was to find her. He hadn't even gone

she was his

so their driver took them to a nearby lake where there were fewer people to take

strolled by the lake,

it seems like

"I do, occasionally."

her head in silence, saying

you not like

really. If smoking is a way to relieve

why aren't you

I

future either. I don't want you to breathe in secondhand

Violeta's

then felt a warm kiss

She cupped his

Thump, thump, thump.

was the sound of a

returning from the lake, Violeta was in high spirits as

report

Violeta was busy finishing up her voiceover