Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 367 Want to Treat Me?



Violeta would sign autographs for the fans every day after work before returning to the hotel.

When Zoren found out that Violeta had gone to Newham, she messaged her on WhatsApp. 'Vio, you're in Newham. Why not take the opportunity to visit Hade as well?'

Oh, right, Hayden is also in Newham.

Violeta realised this only later.

She replied to the message: 'I've been quite busy lately. He should be busy too, right?'

Zoren: 'I don't know how busy he is, but he should have time for a meal.'

It's been a long time since I've seen Hayden.

Violeta hesitated for a moment.

After returning to the hotel, she sent a text message to Hayden.

'Are you busy? I'm in Newham now. Want to treat me?'

Only someone like her would say that.

She was going out of her way to ask someone to treat her.

Violeta, though, didn't sense anything was off. After all, Hayden had previously promised to treat her to fondue. This isn't considered begging, right?

After Violeta sent the message, she removed her makeup and showered.

Twenty minutes had passed since she'd finished her shower and exited the bathroom with Hayden's response.

There were two very brief messages.

'Okay.'

'Address?'

Violeta didn't reply in time. By now, twenty minutes had passed.

It was inconvenient to type a message with one hand while drying her hair, so she decided to call Hayden instead.

She placed the phone on the table, originally thinking it wouldn't connect so quickly.

But unexpectedly, as soon as she had just put the phone down, the voice call was connected immediately.

"Hello."

Violeta was caught off guard. "Wow, how did you pick up so quickly?"

On the other end of the line, Hayden paused momentarily before replying in a somewhat subdued voice, "I happened to be looking at some documents."

"Uh, I'm in Newham. Are there any good fondue places here? Treat me to a meal."

"Okay."

"Then send me the address of the fondue place, and I'll go there myself later."

"No need. I'll wait for you downstairs at the hotel."

Violeta paused her motion of drying her hair. "You know which hotel I'm staying at?"

"Yeah, I just checked. Get ready and come down. I'll be waiting for you in a black Volkswagen Passat at the hotel's back door."

"Okay."

The call ended.

Violeta didn't have time to wonder how Hayden found out which hotel she stayed at. She quickly dried her hair, changed her clothes, and put on a cap before heading downstairs.

As she stepped out the back entrance of the hotel, she noticed the subdued black Passat hidden behind some shrubs in the parking lot's corner. She approached, opened the car door, and entered.

The space inside the car was not large, and Hayden was seated on the left side.

After getting into the car, Violeta didn't have time to greet Hayden and instead first scanned outside for any suspicious vehicles.

After all, the last time she went out for a meal with Zoren, she was photographed without permission. She definitely didn't want that to happen again this time.

The driver in the front politely said, "Ms. White, don't worry. There are no cars following us."

Hearing this, Violeta said, "That's good. I was worried about paparazzi."

Taking off her mask, she looked directly at Hayden, her stunning eyes meeting his long, narrow ones.NôvelDrama.Org content.

"How did you know I was at this hotel?"

Hayden was dressed in black casual wear, with a cool and distant demeanour, looking much the same as before.

The only difference was that he now

wore silver-framed glasses on his nose. The lenses added a layer of depth, making his dark eyes appear even more obscure, and his presence seemed much more composed.

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He leaned back against the seat, his voice clearer and more measured than it had been over the phone.

"I looked it up."

How else would you have found out if not by looking it up?

Violeta responded, "Alright, you're pretty quick with the updates."

The Passat left the parking lot and merged into the flow of traffic.

Soon, they arrived at a fondue restaurant with a bright sign and yellow lights hanging on the side.

By the time they left the hotel, Hayden had already made arrangements.

The fondue base was prepared in the private room, and all the dishes were laid out. The attendant who guided them upstairs didn't glance at Violeta once throughout the

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process. After closing the door, they left.

Once inside, Hayden removed his coat and hung it on a nearby seat, revealing a light brown sweater underneath. His back was very straight.

"The tender beef here is a signature dish and very famous."

Violeta removed her hat, revealing her fair face and sleek black haire draped over her shoulders. "Mm, this cheese fondue smells fragrant. Do you come here often? You even know their signature dish."