Chapter 7: Conference meeting 1

Vanessa POV

I stood in the bathroom, brushing my teeth as my mind replayed the little scene that transpired between Edward and I last night.

What came over him? And why was I so responsive to his advances? Edward has shown me these past few weeks that he doesn't give a shit about me. Now he suddenly wants to care and gain access to my body? Unbelievable.

I couldn't drop Liam off at school today cause of this conference meeting. Edward's driver Donovan did it instead.

Edward had left the house earlier at 7 to his penthouse. He told the maids to inform me he had an important zoom call. Why didn't he do the call here instead?

After taking a bath, I changed into a black corporate long-sleeve dress. It has flare hands and a high slit at my left upper thigh.

After styling my long red hair into a high pony tail, I wrapped it into a donut.

Afterwards I decided to touch up my face with some make up. Staring at the finish product in the mirror in front of me, I was certain my looks would keep the heads turning.

At exactly 10 am on this cool Tuesday morning, Donovan showed up.

"Good morning ma'am." He said to me with a thick French accent, as he opened the back door of the Mercedes Benz.

"Morning Donovan." I greeted smiling as I got in and made myself comfortable.

He got in and the car started to move.

Halfway through the trip, he spoke again.

"Change of plans miss, we are stopping by the penthouse to pick Mr Silver."

Interesting. I didn't know he would want to be seen outside with me in public I'm still shocked he insisted I Escort him.

Reaching the Penthouse I was astonished by how luxurious the exterior parts appeared. He led me into the building, and he punched the elevator button to one of the highest floors.

We got out and walked to his door, this type requires facial recognition. Donovan scanned his face and the door opened.

As I walk in, I'm greeted with a sight of Edward and Susan arguing like a married couple. How could I be so stupid. I should have known Susan would make herself available to stay here with him.

"Why the fuck are you going to the conference with Vanessa? It should be me escorting you. Not that cheap bitch!"

I heard her say from a distance as I stood in the lobby, the interior designs almost distracting me from listening to the conversation.

"Be careful Susan." He said to her. Then he continued.

"I can choose to go to an event with whoever I want. You have no right to question me."

"But why did you choose her? Does she mean something to you?" She yelled again, dramatically placing her hands in her hair as she cried.

"Stay out of my business. You were supposed to leave first thing this morning. Why the hell are you still here?" Edward's tone was cold.

Donovan approached him and Edward turned and noticed us. Susan did the same and cleaned her tears immediately, giving me a glaring stare as she walked towards me with so much anger emitting from her.

"Count your days Vanessa. Cause very soon I will get rid of you." Susan pointed at me, speaking.

I didn't have the strength to exchange words with her. She tried to push me but Donovan came in between stopping her and leading her out of the penthouse with her hand luggage.

I walked towards Edward. He was dressed finely in a grey suit and a dark blue tie. His hair looked soft, shiny and well taken care of. His stubble looked very neat and fit the perfect chiseled jawline on his face. My eyes scanned his body, my arms feeling the need to throw itself around him and feel his warmth on my skin.

This man had me in the worst place emotionally but he was still making my body go crazy.

"Good morning Edward." I said to him, causing his eyes to meet with mine. He took in my appearance then he smirked a little.

"Morning." He said firmly. At least he responded today. With his eyes roaming my body, I could tell he wanted to say more but he kept shut. Why did he torture me like this?

Donovan took his brief case downstairs, leaving us to be alone. Finally I could speak my mind.

"Are we going to act like last night didn't happen Edward?" I moved closer watching his eyes go soft for a moment, just like how they were in my room last night. But just like that they switched back to their cold look.

"What are you talking about?" He asked me, challenging as he came closer, looking down at me from his height. Was he really playing dumb? Feeling astonished, I spoke again.

"Are you Kidding me Edward?"

"Let's drop this Vanessa." He warned.

"But it was you who came to my room. You told me you missed me and we made out. What's changed?" I had to ask, searching every fiber of him for the answer.

"That was a mistake." My stomach turned violently, a feeling of nausea taking over me. I couldn't believe him. I reached for his hand softly, merging it with mine.

"Please Edward. Don't do this."

"I can do anything I fucking want Vanessa. Right now you need to let it go. I said it was a mistake."

He pulled away, speaking arrogantly as he walked to the door.

How did I even fall for someone like him?