Forbidden Passion

Chapter 653 Blocked a Knife

After dinner, Phoebe dropped Claire off at her place, telling her to hit the sack early and not to go wild just 'cause she had some free time.

Claire waved her hand nonchalantly with her back to Phoebe, letting her words go in one ear and out the other, and walked into the elevator holding the vibrant red roses. Phoebe slid into the back seat and told the driver to get moving.

The streets were lit up like a Christmas tree, shadows dancing on her face. Phoebe covered her eyes with her hand and tried to catch some shut-eye. She felt tired to the bone.

No clue how long it had been, but the car finally stopped, and Guadalupe's voice came from the front, "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Vanderbilt's car is up ahead." Phoebe opened her eyes and saw Edward leaning against his car. Her headache got worse. She took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and got out. Edward stayed put, leaning against the car, turning his head to look at her. The dim streetlight gave his face a soft glow.

Phoebe stood in front of him, tilting her head up a bit, "When did you get here? Why didn't you call me?"

"Just passing by, it's late, didn't wanna bug you," Edward looked down at her, his eyes all soft and loving.

Phoebe got what Edward was hinting at right away. It made her feel even more weighed down than if he'd just come to see her. She said, "Wanna come up for a bit?" "No, just seeing you is enough for me," Edward's voice paused, but his eyes stayed glued to her face, "You look beat, go get some rest."

Phoebe stood there with Edward for a bit. She was in high heels, and her feet were starting to go numb. She shifted her weight, and Edward noticed, a gentle smile in his eyes.

"Go on up, don't just stand here like a dummy with me."

Phoebe smiled a little, "Yeah, it is kinda dumb, I'll head up."

"Okay." Edward raised his hand and waved at her. Phoebe grabbed her bag from Guadalupe, turned, and walked into the complex. Her figure slowly faded into the night.

Edward pulled his gaze back and waved at Guadalupe. Guadalupe quickly walked up to him, looking all humble, "Mr. Vanderbilt."

few days,

to hear and reported respectfully, "Ms. Ziegler went to Eternal Love

Hospital?" Edward

so much time there; was she getting back with

visited Ms. Ziegler at the office yesterday morning. They talked for a bit, and after work, Ms. Ziegler went to Eternal Love Hospital. Judging by the stuff she bought, she was probably visiting an elder. She didn't look

so? Alright, I'll handle your son's issue. Make sure you drive Phoebe

Guadalupe saw Edward wave him off, and he quickly got into the car

the roadside, lit a cigarette, and slowly blew out a puff of smoke. He stared at the tall buildings hidden in

placing Pamela by her side. He

off his cigarette, the glowing tip briefly lighting up his

butt on the ground, stomped it out,

straight to the VIP suite. Theodore was propped up against the headboard, nose deep in a book. Hearing footsteps, Theodore

with a grin, lugging a few boxes of fancy

squinted at Edward, "If I remember right, we're not exactly buddy-buddy enough for you to be

chair, "Of course, Mr. Reynolds, you

me." Theodore's eyes darkened,

appreciation on her behalf; the two don't clash." Edward crossed his legs all smooth-like, his lowered eyelids hiding a quick flash of malice. When he looked up again, he was

words screamed territorial

Vanderbilt, you're very considerate. When's the big

smiled, "Soon, Mr. Reynolds,

and said,

are pretty open-minded. They've watched Phoebe grow up and are very fond of her.