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.

Madison made up more. "Vanessa dropped everything to see Theodore in Starfall City. Their old feelings are back. Just wait; Theodore will

and shrugged, whispering to

towards the elevator, not taking

slipping into the elevator just as the doors closed. Madison was startled and glared at him. "What do you want? If

know Ms. Ziegler is Mr. Reynolds' legal

hadn't gotten into Theodore's bed and used the child to force him to marry her, would she have succeeded?" Madison shot

John was furious. "You!"

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

I wouldn't care to stay," John said

She leaned closer.

"Madison, watch

if I insult her?

glared, his warning

laughed. "What's the use of getting mad?

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,

on John's hand. He leaned in closer, tightening his grip. "Madison, others might fear you, but I don't. Speak ill of Ms. Ziegler again, and you'll regret it." He

down the elevator wall, coughing violently. "John Wolf, you won't get away

and John walked out without looking back, ignoring her

didn't regret his impulsive action. He hated Madison's arrogance. Besides her status,

over twenty years, John decided to teach

filled with luxury brands and even