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

for the bagel dinner rolls, Violeta

next to me? You could

to be

of drama that it has left my head spinning. I checked the calendar and realized

for me first? Weren't you supposed to report

have time to

Quinston was to find her. He hadn't even gone home

meant that she was

they still had some time, so their

by the lake, time seemed

"Hayden, it seems

"I do, occasionally."

lowered her head in

not like that I

a way to relieve stress, there's no

why aren't

and said, "I was just recalling. I

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

Violeta's hand and suddenly pulled

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

eyelashes fluttered slightly. She cupped his ear and leaned

Thump, thump, thump.

sound of

the lake, Violeta was in

report

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