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.

sat down. "Last night, I watered the plants.

sensed a hint of flattery in his words, like an arrogant

to make amends,

we go to the market at

might anger him again. "Let's see at noon. I

He grinned. "I'll pick you up at noon. There's a good restaurant near the market.

lowered her eyes.

her vague response as agreement.

in front of Phoebe. "Ms. Ziegler,

didn't look up. "Just leave them. How's

tough. But she understands well. Her aide says she needs fewer takes and gets along with the

nodded, satisfied. "Ambitious girls usually have good skills. I'll

"Okay," John replied.

noticed John hadn't left. "What's up?" she

couldn't help himself. "Ms. Ziegler, have you reconciled with Mr.

but left looking pleased, as if

cleared her

John looked skeptical. "Ms. Ziegler, don't forget how he treated you in the hospital. That kind of jerk..." "John," Phoebe gently interrupted. "I know you're

pursed his lips together. "I'm

okay. Go back to work." Phoebe returned to the documents. After a while, John's lingering

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

ten minutes early and arrived at Phoebe's office. She was on

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