Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 367

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."