Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 521 A Bold Invitation

Violeta's cheeks flushed slightly as she pressed her lips together. She asked, "Hayden, why didn't you tell me you came back early? You know, our agreement wasn't strictly for five years. If a better opportunity comes along, you shouldn't pass it up." Hayden smiled when he heard that.

"And my answer is the same as before. How do you tell what's better in my eyes?

"I see things others can't."

Hayden didn't want Violeta to feel burdened, so he added, "I didn't come back just for you. I honestly missed home. I wasn't used to the food or the environment in Newham. I wanted to come back to the place where I grew up. Is that wrong?" Violeta sighed and said, "No, it's not."

She knew this was just an excuse from Hayden.

Violeta didn't dwell on it but quietly made a mental note.

"Oh, by the way, I might be joining a new production soon. This one's going to take a long time."

Hayden raised an eyebrow and asked, "Hmm?"

Violeta bent over. She leaned her arms against the railing and hung herself in an inverted U shape.

She said, her voice broken and intermittent, "The company is investing in a movie. It's a major production that will take at least two years to film. I'm not sure if I'll get the role, but I'm pretty confident. Hehe, maybe I'm getting a bit overconfident. I was supposed to go to a company event today, but I skipped it. I'm sure Eugene will cover for me."

Violeta looked up at Hayden from below.

his image appeared

pressed her skirt down. He urged,

draped her arms over Hayden's shoulders, leaning close to his ear, and

stiffened at the question.

...

drove Violeta back to Liberty

dropped her off, Violeta suggested they visit

led her upstairs to the Sky Garden, and through the glass, Violeta could see her

"Vio."

Violeta took a sip and then said, "Why don't I

"I should

This apartment isn't really set up for long-term living.. Zoren still comes by sometimes to store things. He's practically turned it into his

one corner, there were bags

the city center to

had returned to Quinston, where he

Hayden figured he'd need to renovate the apartment and

of their families were aware. Therefore, living together was only natural. Violeta nodded and said, "That

coffee cup down and wrapped her arms around Hayden's waist, resting her chin on his shoulder. "Are you sure you

eyes darkened slightly, and he warned, "Stop

kissed his chin playfully. She pointed

his gaze, his lips brushing against her nose.