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 four sides, but Hayden opted to sit to

bagel dinner rolls, Violeta felt a

sitting next to

be

wrapped it up, she said, "I've been so busy lately dubbing over eighty episodes of drama that it has left my head spinning.

come looking for me

I have time

guessing that the first thing Hayden did upon returning to Quinston was to find

she

had some time, so their driver took them to

they strolled by the lake, time seemed

asked, "Hayden, it seems like

"I do, occasionally."

head in silence,

like that I

smoking is a way to relieve stress, there's no harm in doing

why aren't

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

you won't in the future either. I don't want you

Hayden took Violeta's hand and suddenly pulled her into an

then felt

eyelashes fluttered slightly. She cupped his ear

Thump, thump, thump.

was the sound

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

report at his

days, Violeta was busy finishing up her voiceover work, while Hayden