Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 555

Jasper pressed his fingers against his forehead in frustration. "I don't want you meddling in my life. If you keep this up, I might just head back to Wiltonshire! And if she's truly a high-society lady, why don't you ask her if she's willing to be my mistress?"

Cynthia was taken aback. "What on earth are you talking about? Jasper, you've really grown bold, haven't you?"

Jasper responded, "I'm seeing someone now. I'm hanging up."

He ended the call abruptly, leaving an eerie silence in its wake.

Cynthia did not call back. She was wary of pushing her only son too hard.

If Jasper decided to run away abroad again, bringing him back would be even more challenging.

And now, he actually had a girlfriend?

She needed to investigate further before introducing the Sanders' daughter to him; otherwise, it would be a complete embarrassment.

As night fell, Violeta returned to her hotel to rest.

In Jasonville, fireworks and firecrackers were banned, leaving the streets unusually quiet, with only the lanterns strung from streetlights providing some illumination.

The festive atmosphere was further subdued when she was away from home.

Violeta shut the curtains, took a shower, and settled onto the bed. After doing a few glute bridges, her phone rang.

It was Hayden.

"Hello."

Violeta sat up cross-legged, pausing as she answered. "Oh, the rooftop? Now? Okay, I'll be right up."

She quickly changed into more appropriate clothes and took the elevator to the hotel's rooftop.

When she pushed open the door, she saw Hayden standing against the wind, his coat billowing. He greeted her with a warm smile, his eyes clear and kind, and opened his arms for a hug.

Violeta hurried over and embraced him.

"So, you've figured things out this time?" she asked, knowing that waiting downstairs might have attracted paparazzi.

Hayden had chosen the rooftop for their meeting, a much less likely spot for anyone to notice them.

Hayden released her from the hug. "Since you're not going home for the New Year, I came to find you."

Violeta chuckled. "You just show up without any notice. Are you secretly a detective?"

Hayden grinned. "Do you have work tomorrow?"