Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 345

He opened the car door and let Violeta get in.

Violeta quickly said, "Anything's fine. Oh, that barbeque place in the East City is really good. It's been ages since I had it."

"Alright, let's go get some barbecue."

Zoren closed the car door, walked around the front, and entered.

The silver sports car sped away like a lightning bolt into the night.

However, neither of them noticed the black car at the intersection, with paparazzi inside filming Violeta and Zoren with their phones.

The paparazzi followed them all the way to the famous restaurant in the East City.

While in the car, Violeta called Kaylee, asking her to join them for dinner.

It had been long since they had all gotten together, so now was the perfect opportunity.

Kaylee received the call and hailed a cab to join them.

The BBQ Artisan in the East City was bustling with business at this time.

Violeta got out of the car, put on her mask, and couldn't help but get teased by Zoren.

"Oh no, what if we get caught by the paparazzi? Dining with a big star, am I going to make headlines?"

Violeta pinched his arm with two fingers and gave it a twist that made Zoren gasp in pain.

"Stop it, or I'll strangle you.

"Hurry up and get out, I can already smell the food."

Violeta opened the door and got out, walking into the restaurant with Zoren. They booked a private room upstairs.

Before long, Kaylee arrived by taxi and joined them upstairs.

A black van parked in the shadows captured everything with paparazzi inside.

Inside the private room, Kaylee was thrilled to see Violeta.

"Vio! I've missed you!"

Violeta grabbed Kaylee's hand. "How have you been? It's been a while. School treating you well?"

"Of course! Ever since those troublemakers, Zelena and Hattie, left, my class life has been great.

"Oh my, 'The Quiet Ode' is just too good! I've been watching it day and night after classes! It's so so so good!"

Violeta was delighted to hear Kaylee's praise.

Zoren said, "Kaylee, have you landed any roles lately?"

Kaylee blinked and replied honestly, "I auditioned for a movie recently but haven't heard back yet. I think I did pretty well, though."

Violeta patted Kaylee's hand. "Don't worry, Kat. If you don't get that role, come and work on my project. I'm planning to invest in a drama soon, and it will be a big hit."