Forbidden Passion

Chapter 356 A Temporary Truce

Phoebe sat up straight, watching Theodore approach the desk. They were separated by it, one sitting, one standing, staring at each other. Theodore leaned forward, hands on the desk. "Phoebe, you've been ignoring me."

Phoebe shivered, avoiding his gaze. She noticed the scabs on his hand-scratches she had made in fear days ago.

"What do you want?" she asked, teeth clenched.

"I want you," Theodore replied.

Phoebe almost choked with anger. "Theodore, Vanessa's back. Why are you still after me?"

He leaned closer, his breath hot on her face. "Didn't you say she was injured and couldn't satisfy me?"

Phoebe wanted to scratch his face but held back. "What do you want? To have me and Vanessa both?"

"Why not?" Theodore shot back.

Phoebe stood abruptly, hands on the desk, glaring. "Dream on. I'd rather stay single forever than share a husband."

She thought, 'What era is this? Does he think he's an emperor?'

Theodore's anger seemed to fade. He became calmer.

Phoebe sat back, feeling a bit more at ease.

traced his fingers on the desk, cleared his throat, and sat down. "Last night, I watered the plants. Your cactus froze to

his words, like an arrogant cat

trying to make amends,

looked awkward, his eyes wandering. "How about we go to the market

She knew refusing might anger him again. "Let's see at noon.

up at noon. There's a good restaurant near the market. We can

lowered her

vague response as agreement.

entered, placing documents in front of Phoebe. "Ms.

"Just leave them.

pro, so it's tough. But she understands well. Her aide says

skills. I'll call her assistant when

"Okay," John replied.

but noticed John hadn't left. "What's

help himself. "Ms. Ziegler, have you

had stormed in angry but left looking pleased, as

awkwardly cleared her

That kind

his lips together. "I'm sorry, Ms. Ziegler. I

Go back to work." Phoebe returned to the

footsteps faded, and John closed the office door behind him. Phoebe sat in a daze for a bit before refocusing on

noon, Theodore left work ten minutes early and arrived at Phoebe's office. She was on the

about to get some water, Theodore pulled a box of yogurt from his pocket and placed it in front of her. "Drink this