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.

all four sides, but Hayden opted to sit

the bagel dinner rolls, Violeta

sitting next to me? You

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. I checked the calendar

you come looking for me first?

said, "No rush. I have

was to find her. He hadn't even

that she was his top

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

strolled by the lake, time

asked, "Hayden, it seems like

"I do, occasionally."

lowered her head in

like

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

why aren't

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

either. I don't want

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

her hand on his back, then

slightly. She cupped his ear and leaned

Thump, thump, thump.

the sound of

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

report at his

few days, Violeta was busy finishing up her voiceover work, while Hayden started his new