Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism
Chapter 598 A Present for Violeta

Fans marked the end of Violeta's filming with excitement in their comments, as if celebrating New Year.

On the final day of shooting, Violeta received a present, which, when opened, revealed an exquisite bracelet made of white moonstone. Violeta recognized that the gift was from Hayden.

She observed that Hayden had a habit of giving her items that were easily purchased.

For instance, whenever Hayden visited a place and came across something he considered good, tasty, or practical, he would send it to her.

Even though some of the items were not always useful to her, Violeta felt a sense of joy with each gift from Hayden, knowing that someone cared about her.

After unwrapping the present, Violeta took a picture and sent it to Hayden.

The bracelet was transparent and exhibited a noticeable cat's eye effect, suggesting it was likely crafted from local moonstone materials.

The cat's eye effect implied that this bracelet was probably not a cheap, mass-produced item.

When Violeta reached the hotel, Hayden messaged her on WhatsApp, asking, "Do you like it?"

Violeta replied, "I love it. Where did you get it this time?"

Hayden responded, "I got one for my mom as well. We just visited the Stone Monastery. And by the way, I saw your post on Twitter, Vio. You didn't even mention you were done with filming." Violeta replied, "I knew you'd check my Twitter, that's why I didn't tell you. It's really lovely, I do like it. But are you seriously still not going to share your Twitter account with me?" Hayden rarely went online and never shared pictures on social media.

Violeta had accidentally discovered that he had a Twitter account, but when she asked for his username so they could add each other, he refused to tell her.

Even now, Hayden remained tight-lipped about his Twitter account.

Instead, he quickly shifted the conversation, asking, "Okay, when are you getting to Quinston? I'll come pick you up."

Violeta messaged, "I'll be flying in on the 17th in the early morning. Can you pick me up at the airport?"

Hayden simply replied, "Sure."

Violeta thought the conversation was over, but unexpectedly, Hayden added one more thing.

"Let's celebrate New Year at my house this year."

"Alright, just make sure to cook some of my favorite dishes."

Violeta replied with a shy emoji.

A few days later, everything on Jobus had been taken care of.

The flight lands in Quinston on the 17th in the early morning.

The moment Violeta stepped outside, the biting cold hit her. December's chill brought freezing temperatures, and her breath turned to mist in the frosty air. She pulled her oversized fur scarf closer, the wide brim of her hat shading much ofher face.

Felix had already arrived in Quinston ahead of time to pick her up.

Aster originally planned to take Violeta home first, but she insisted Felix send Aster home, saying she had another ride waiting.

As they exited the airport, they spotted a sleek Audi A8 quietly parked across the street. The license plate was unmistakable-it was Hayden's car.

Aster noticed it and turned to Violeta with a grin, "Ms. White, see you at the office tomorrow."

"Okay, Aster, take care and rest up."

"Will do."

Aster got into Felix's car.

Once they left, Violeta calmly shifted her focus to the Audi A8 across the way.

A tall man, dressed in a black casual down jacket, stepped out of the car.

Hayden approached Violeta with

Cnt long strides. Violeta

adjusted her scarf to cover her

gave him a warm smile, and then hurried toward him.

She leaped into his embrace, and Hayden wrapped his arms around her securely.

"Are you feeling cold?" he asked.

"What do you think?"

Violeta slipped her slim, chilly fingers under his sweater collar. The warm skin touched the icy hand, like an ice cream meeting a hot stove.

"It's been two years since I was last here. It's not this cold in Jobus."

Hayden chuckled quietly, gently took her hand, wrapped it in his warm grip, and then placed it in his pocket.

"You'll warm up soon. Let's get in the car. It's heated inside."

They settled into the car.

The warmth inside quickly restored their comfort, and Violeta removed her scarf.

Hayden noticed the moonstone bracelet he had given Violeta

sparkling on her wrist. He gent net

took her hand, examined it closely, and said, "It looks stunning

"Isn't it? I think so as well. It's so clear and transparent. You have great taste."