Forbidden Passion

Chapter 372 I Think I just Can't Be Good to You.

They stepped into the elevator, and the office buzzed with excitement as the women gathered to chat.

"Did you hear what Mr. Reynolds said? I bet he and Ms. Ziegler have already met the parents."

"Looks like Ms. Ziegler's in the driver's seat now."

"Why call her a lover? I think she's Mr. Reynolds' wife. Look at her confidence. Could a mere lover act like that?"

"Not so sure. Some people are good at playing games," a sarcastic voice cut in, and everyone turned to see Madison. Madison stood there, looking smug. "Don't overestimate Phoebe. She's just a mistress who got lucky."

Everyone exchanged glances, some eager for gossip. "Madison, you're Mr. Reynolds' sister. Got any inside scoop? Spill it."

Drama lovers are everywhere.

Madison had been feeling left out lately. Vanessa didn't take her to the film set, and she was sidelined at Queen Entertainment. People were polite but never included her. Feeling isolated, Madison seized the chance to fit in.

So, she exaggerated stories about Phoebe and Theodore, conveniently leaving out that Phoebe was Theodore's legal wife, making everyone despise Phoebe.

Everyone was shocked. One woman asked, "So what's the deal with Mr. Reynolds and Miss Fitzroy now?"

All eyes turned to Madison.

Just wait; Theodore will

saw John and shrugged, whispering to the

towards the elevator, not taking

Madison was startled and glared at him. "What do you want? If you hit me, you're out of here tomorrow." John, towering at 6

at her. "You know Ms. Ziegler is Mr. Reynolds' legal wife, yet you slander

bed and used the child to force him to marry

John was furious. "You!"

looked at him disdainfully. "John, I know you follow Phoebe, but here's some advice. Open your eyes. Don't pick the wrong

Ms. Ziegler, I wouldn't

if figuring something out. She leaned closer. "No way.

frowning. "Madison, watch your mouth. Don't slander

if I insult her? I'd do it to

John glared, his warning

of getting mad? You won't

elevator wall, his voice cold. "Say that again!" Madison was terrified. She hadn't expected John to react like this. She scratched at his hand. "Let go of me,

fear you, but I don't. Speak ill of Ms. Ziegler

breath, slid down the elevator wall, coughing violently. "John

opened, and John walked out without looking back, ignoring

Madison's arrogance. Besides her status, she had

to behave in over twenty years, John decided to teach her a

which was filled with