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.

her angle, his

pressed her skirt down. He urged, "Stand up

arms over Hayden's shoulders, leaning

the question. His hand tightened

...

Hayden drove Violeta back to

dropped her off, Violeta suggested they

the glass, Violeta could see her own house across the way.

"Vio."

of rich, aromatic coffee. Violeta took a sip and then said, "Why don't

replied, "I should

up for long-term living.. Zoren still comes by sometimes to store

bags of cat food

rescue base would stop by the city center to resupply when they came to rescue animals. It was convenient for

to Quinston, where he was currently living with his

were to move in, Hayden figured he'd need to renovate the

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

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

darkened slightly, and he warned, "Stop

stood on her tiptoes and kissed his chin playfully. She

his lips brushing against her nose. He challenged, "You want