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

dinner rolls, Violeta felt

are you sitting next to me? You could

wanted to be closer

picked up some butter to add to her roll. As 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

you come looking for me first? Weren't

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

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

she was

and cozy meal of smoked duck, they still had some time, so their driver took them to a nearby lake where

the lake, time seemed

"Hayden, it seems like

"I do, occasionally."

head

not like

way to relieve stress, there's

why aren't you

said, "I was just recalling. I don't think I've ever seen you

either. I don't want you to breathe

they were about to return, Hayden took Violeta's hand

hand on his back, then felt a warm kiss land on her

She cupped his

Thump, thump, thump.

sound of a

the lake, Violeta was in high

went to report at

the next few days, Violeta was busy finishing up her voiceover work, while Hayden started