Forbidden Passion
Chapter 332 Don't Give Me the Cold Shoulder

Theodore got angry at her perfunctory attitude, snorted coldly, and strode out of the elevator. Phoebe quickly followed him. The top-floor room was the only presidential suite.

After fingerprint recognition, Theodore walked in first.

Phoebe stood at the door, poked her head inside, and saw the luxurious decor. The golden glow almost blinded her.

"Do you live here?" Phoebe asked.

Theodore ignored her and went straight to the bedroom in his slippers.

Phoebe looked at his tall and straight back, pouted, thinking, 'How much money these capitalists must spend per night here?'

She changed into slippers at the entrance and thought about John still didn't know what was going on. She quickly took out her phone from the pocket of her leather skirt. John had called her several times. She had put her phone on silent and didn't hear it, so she quickly called him back.

When he heard her voice, John was finally relieved. "Phoebe, I rang the doorbell for ages, and you didn't answer. I think something has happened to you."

Phoebe walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. The glass was so clean that it clearly reflected her image. She saw herself wearing Theodore's suit.

This style was very trendy now that she was wrapped up in her boyfriend's clothes, showing off her long legs and looking both pure and sexy. She bit her lip, feeling a bit shy.

John didn't hear her response and called out softly, "Phoebe, do you fall asleep?"

Phoebe coughed lightly, pulling her thoughts back. She said, "No, I'm not asleep. I'm not at the hotel right now. It's hard to explain. Have you found anything on your end?"

"I learned that Donovan met a girl three months ago. Her mother illegally immigrated to Starfall City and became critically ill, requiring expensive treatment. Donovan has been in contact with her, and Adams Group employees say they are dating."

Phoebe pressed her lips together firmly. "Are they in a relationship?"

John said, "Yes, but what kind of illness needs five million dollars? That's a lot of money."

Phoebe's phone was a bit of leaky with sound, so Lawton heard everything clearly. He said, "It's not a one-time loan of five million but in stages."

John immediately recognized Lawton's voice, asking, "Why is Lawton in Starfall City?"

Phoebe looked at Lawton in confusion and thought, 'Why does he know so much?'

Lawton remembered what Theodore had said earlier and replied, "I'm coming with Mr. Reynolds to travel and see the famous gambling city of Starfall." This excuse was too strange.

John had just used it, so he didn't plan to expose him. He continued, "The five million dollars from the casino is a real loss, but the five million dollars taken from the company is probably still with Donovan. Now, we need to find him first. Both the casino and the company are looking for him."

Phoebe pondered, then heard a deep male voice behind her, "Phoebe, ask him to go to this hotel so we can share the information we've found."

Phoebe turned around to see Theodore had changed his clothes. Then she told John and sent him the hotel's location.

After hanging up, Phoebe looked at Theodore. It made her feel at ease to see him in a foreign country, as if no matter how big the problem was, she wasn't afraid. "How do you know my brother is in trouble?" Phoebe asked him.

Theodore sat down on the sofa, picked up the menu on the coffee table, and started flipping through it, showing no intention of answering her.

Phoebe awkwardly scratched her head, thinking that since he saved her tonight, she wouldn't hold it against him.

She sat down next to him and stretched her neck to look at the menu. It was a regular menu, and before looking at it, she didn't feel hungry. But now, her stomach growled.

Theodore glanced at her, seeing her eyes glued to the menu. He asked knowingly, "Hungry?"

Phoebe nodded vigorously, her eyes full of longing.

Theodore closed the menu expressionlessly and said coldly, "No way."

Theodore had quite a temper, but considering he had come all the way to Starfall City to save her, Phoebe decided not to argue with him.

She rubbed her stomach. Since Theodore wasn't talking to her, she turned around to ask Lawton, "Lawton, do you guys just arrive in Starfall City today?"

Lawton glanced at Theodore's stern profile, thinking, 'If I answer for Theodore, I might get fired.'

He remained silent after assessing the situation.

Phoebe turned to Theodore, trying to please him, "What do I have to do for you to talk to me? Do you want me to sing or dance? Just tell me, as long as you talk to me, I'll do anything." "Anything?" Theodore finally spoke.

Phoebe almost cried with gratitude. She nodded her head forcefully, gently tugging at his sleeve. "Yes, don't give me the silent treatment. You're the closest person I have here."

She felt it was like a miracle when she saw him appear on that street as if he was a savior who had come down from heaven. At that moment, she was really moved.

Although it wasn't that dramatic, the moment he appeared in front of her, he was her hero.

Although Theodore was angry, her coaxing almost dispelled it. He pulled his sleeve back and said contemptuously, "Wash your face. It's dirty."

Phoebe knew he wasn't angry anymore. She quickly got up and headed to the bathroom. Halfway there, she stopped.

Her eyes fell on the menu. "Can I order some spaghetti? I'm really hungry."

Theodore faced her with a cold gaze. She immediately felt disappointed and went into the bathroom.

When Theodore heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom, he picked up the menu to order. When Phoebe had removed her makeup and came out, the room service had just brought the food. Phoebe smelled the food and rushed over. After the server set up the dishes and left, she sat next to Theodore.

Besides the spaghetti she ordered, there were seven or eight other dishes, all beautifully presented. Phoebe eagerly picked up the fork. "Theodore, you're so nice. You ordered so many dishes for me." Wacthing her eat with gusto, Theodore sipped his wine and asked, "How many days have you not eaten?"

Phoebe replied, "It's been more than two days. I couldn't eat on the plane. After landing, I was busy dealing with the jet lag. I just had a bowl of soup."

"Aren't you busy causing trouble in the casino?" Theodore asked coolly.

Phoebe felt wronged. "No, I just go to observe. I didn't do anything. I don't know I would be targeted."

Theodore thought of the scene on the street earlier and couldn't help but sneer. "You did nothing and still a dozen people were after you. If you had done something, it would have been even worse."