Forbidden Passion

Chapter 51 Humiliation

Edward swiftly blocked their path, glaring at Theodore. "Theodore, what do you think you're doing?"

"What am I doing?" Theodore, slightly taller than Edward, looked down at him arrogantly. "What's it to you?"

After speaking, he pushed Edward aside and forcefully pulled Phoebe along, heading outside.

Edward staggered but managed to regain his balance. He watched their figures gradually blend into the darkness and angrily chased after them.

The roomful of guests stood in shock, not expecting to witness such a dramatic love triangle. It was truly exhilarating. If they weren't afraid of Theodore, they would have gladly followed outside to watch the spectacle.

Vanessa also felt her heart ache. Theodore didn't even spare her a glance earlier, leaving her feeling unsettled. Especially since he was so mad when he took Phoebe away. Ruby looked up at her distraught state and held her hand. "Vanessa, are you alright?"

Snapped out of her thoughts, Vanessa smiled at Ruby. "Why would I be not alright? The one in trouble right now is you. Come on, let's go. I'll accompany you to the hospital."

Mrs. Adams looked at her apologetically yet gratefully. "Vanessa, would you mind accompanying Ruby to the hospital? The banquet is still ongoing, and I can't just leave." "Mrs. Adams, don't worry. Once Ruby gets her stitches, I'll take her home." Vanessa supported Ruby and they stood up and walked out of the banquet hall. Nova's face looked displeased, "Ruby really caused a scene. Tonight was my inauguration party, and she almost ruined it."

Mrs. Adams frowned at him, "Your sister was bullied, and instead of standing up for her, you're only concerned about your party. Nova, I'm very disappointed in you." Nova pursed his lips, "As long as she doesn't cause trouble, everything will be fine. Who dares to bully her?"

Mrs. Adams's anger flared up at his words, "I see you've become arrogant. Just because you took over the company, you think you can rest easy. The company shares are still in mine and your father's hands. We can dismiss you as CEO at any time." Nova's face turned dark, and his previously good mood vanished.

high heels and almost twisted her foot a

sad and wronged. After they were out of sight from everyone, she

you angry? I hurt someone insignificant, and I didn't hurt your crush. Why are you

her intensely, his expression revealing a hint of fierceness, "Phoebe, what did I tell

out for some fresh air, she might never have heard his true and straightforward

touch your heart? But what else can we do? Even if you're moved, you can only stay by my side, let

held her hands behind her back and took several steps back, trying to put some distance between them. This evasive action hurt Theodore, and his eyes immediately turned red.

trying to avoid

Phoebe behind him. "Theodore,

glared at that hand and said through gritted teeth, "Take your dirty hands

his lip, filled with regret, "If I knew she would be

Theodore's voice was soft, like the calm before a

infinite courage. "Theodore, from now on,

and said, "Edward, if you dare to

"You..."

Edward's heart. He wanted nothing more than to rush over and fight Theodore again, but he clenched his fist, recalling how he had accidentally hurt Phoebe last time. He held back, enduring the urge even if it made him sick. Phoebe stood behind Edward, her face pale

her heart with every word, and why was she so helpless, allowing him to hurt her until

out to