Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

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Chapter 661 Awkward Dinner In that instant, Zelena grasped the entire situation. It was Violeta.

Violeta was the mastermind behind Zelena's blacklisting, having manipulated Hayden into doing her dirty work! That despicable woman can't outshinedirectly, so she resorted to underhanded tactics-how repulsive. Dressed sharply in a sleek black suit, Hayden entered alongside a jovial, rotund man wearing a wide smile.

Initially, Anthony Parham had planned to leave the meeting early to join the dinner, but Hayden had unexpectedly intervened, questioning why he was in such a hurry and insisting on tagging along. It was well- known that Hayden had never attended gatherings in the past.

Excited about the prospect of Hayden's company, Anthony had quickly agreed and brought him to the hotel. Hayden hadn't cto see Zelena; running into her at the dinner was merely a fortunate coincidence.

He had intended to confront them directly, but when he spotted Zelena, he decided to assert his position immediately, shattering any lingering hopes she might have harbored. Anthony personally instructed a waiter to fetch an extra chair.

Hayden took the seat of honor at the table, radiating an unmistakable air of authority.

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As he walked past Zelena, her complexion drained of color. In that moment, Hayden appeared almost godlike his attire was simple, yet his presence remained entirely unassailable. Memories of her tat Toland University surged back, reminding her of the moments she'd glimpsed him on the tennis courts.

Zelena lowered her gaze, overwhelmed by a profound sense of regret.

Had she realized that Violeta's true target was not Nolan, she wouldn't have squandered so much ton him.

More than a decade of her life had just slipped through her fingers.

When a waiter brought over a chair, Zelena remained rooted in place.

"Don't just stand there like a statue. Con!" Wayne urged quietly. "We can't afford to offend him-don't make us look bad." With a quick nod, Zelena diverted her eyes and moved toward her seat.

Hayden claimed the head of the table, with Wayne sitting directly across from him, while Zelena positioned herself next to Wayne, slightly in front of Hayden.

Once seated, she kept her head bowed, her hair cascading over her face like a protective veil.

There was truly no need to probe any further. Zelena had already assembled the pieces of the puzzle in her mind; asking more questions would only lead to her embarrassment. Just then, however, someone brought up the very topic she was desperate to avoid.

"Hey, Anthony, do you happen to know who placed Zelena on the blacklist?" Anthony's expression turned serious at the question. "Victor, why do you want to know?" Victor shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, Wayne brought Zelena along today, so I thought I'd ask. It shouldn't be a big deal, right?" In reality, very few individuals were privy to the complete story behind what had transpired.

Zelena had been blacklisted seemingly overnight.

She hadn't committed any offense; she had merely irritated someone-and not just anyone at that.

Anthony, holding a higher position than the other two men, had a vague understanding of the situation. He glanced at Hayden, who was seated beside him, and tactfully suggested, "If you're curious, you might as well inquire with Mr. Frost himself." This comment effectively redirected everyone's focus onto Hayden.

Wayne chuckled nervously. "I don't think this involves Mr. Frost, right? Haha." The atmosphere in the private room shifted, becoming tense and somewhat awkward.

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Hayden leaned back in his chair, his dark gaze fixed intently on Zelena before surveying the rest of the table. In a composed tone, he declared, "I was the one who gave that order. What's it to you?" Wait, what? Could it really be that straightforward? Have we just confronted the one in charge? Wayne appeared particularly uneasy.

The others also seemed bewildered, unsure how to react to this startling announcement.

Although confusion hung in the air, no one was bold enough to ask Hayden why he made such a decision. That would have been a serious misstep.

After his declaration, Hayden exhibited no remorse. Instead, he casually inquired, "When will the food be served?" "Right away, right away! I'll check on it now."

One of the men quickly rose from his seat, hastening to the kitchen. None of them had anticipated Hayden's sudden arrival, and no one knew his culinary preferences, leaving the person responsible for ordering feeling quite anxious.

Tension hung thick over the table.

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Wayne began to regret inviting Zelena to this dinner, feeling om increasingly restless and uncomfortable.

With Hayden present, the mood had already soured, and the prospect of dining with him made everything even more awkward.

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