Forbidden Passion

Chapter 288 An Exciting Scene in the Morning

Phoebe slapped Vanessa hard across the face, using almost all her strength; the sound of the slap was exceptionally loud.

It was rush hour, and many employees were passing by the entrance. They were all drawn by the sound of the slap and saw Phoebe slap Vanessa again with a backhand.

The crowd didn't rush to clock in; instead, they stood at the entrance to watch the unfolding drama.

Vanessa's cheek visibly swelled up quickly. She covered her face, feeling extremely humiliated, then glared at Phoebe. "How dare you hit me?"

Ruby rushed over in a flash, standing in front of Vanessa and glaring at Phoebe. "Phoebe, why did you hit her? I demand you apologize to Vanessa!"

Phoebe had no more reservations. Vanessa had been pushing her limits; if she continued to hold back, she would go crazy.

She stared coldly at Vanessa. "Apologize? Does she deserve it? Vanessa, give you an advice. Please don't mess with me. When I go crazy, it's something you couldn't handle!!"

turned and walked

voice came from

for a second, striding

employees who had been watching suddenly realized Theodore had arrived. They immediately scattered

stepped in his way, tears welling up in her

Phoebe hit me?" Vanessa asked

He then turned his gaze to Vanessa's red, swollen cheek, feeling a wave of annoyance toward her for the first

you hadn't provoked her, why

in shock. Her face burned with pain, and her heart

pack for Vanessa's face. Vanessa, don't come to the office unless necessary." With that, he walked past Vanessa and into the

a couple of steps, staring in disbelief at Theodore's cold and heartless back. She couldn't believe he would react

Vanessa's eyes were filled with despair and pain. Although they had known each other for many years, It was the first

watched Theodore's back disappear behind the elevator doors,