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.

how to continue, Madison made up more. "Vanessa dropped everything to see Theodore in Starfall City. Their old feelings are back. Just wait; Theodore will dump Phoebe and hand the company to Vanessa." John walked out and overheard Madison's

whispering to the others, "Gotta

walked towards the elevator, not taking

"What do you want? If you hit me, you're out of

stared at her. "You know Ms. Ziegler is Mr. Reynolds' legal wife,

do? If she hadn't gotten into Theodore's bed and used the

John was furious. "You!"

him disdainfully. "John, I know you follow Phoebe, but here's some advice. Open

Entertainment didn't have Ms. Ziegler, I wouldn't

out. She leaned closer. "No way.

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

sneered. "So what if I insult her? I'd do it

glared,

anger, Madison laughed. "What's the use of getting

against the 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.

nails left scratches on John's hand. He leaned in closer, tightening his grip. "Madison, others might fear you, but I don't. Speak ill of Ms.

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

elevator doors opened, and John walked out without looking back, ignoring

his impulsive action. He hated Madison's arrogance. Besides her status, she had nothing to

over twenty years, John decided to teach

International Finance Center, which was filled with luxury brands and even casual purchases cost tens of