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.

the desk, cleared his throat, and sat down. "Last

of flattery in his words,

was trying to make amends,

his eyes wandering. "How about we go to the market at noon and

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

didn't get angry. He grinned. "I'll pick you up at noon.

her

as agreement. He

documents in front of Phoebe. "Ms. Ziegler, please sign

look up. "Just leave them. How's Claire doing

she understands well. Her aide says she needs fewer takes and gets along with the cast,"

usually have good skills. I'll call her assistant when I get a

"Okay," John replied.

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

hesitated but couldn't help himself. "Ms. Ziegler,

angry but

her throat. "Not

don't forget how he treated you in the hospital. That kind of jerk..." "John," Phoebe gently

"I'm

Phoebe returned to the documents. After a while, John's lingering

closed the office door behind him. Phoebe sat in a daze for a

Phoebe's office. She was on the phone with Extraordinary Entertainment, arranging

empty. Just 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 this first," Theodore