Forbidden Passion

Chapter 413 Heart-Piercing

Vanessa caught Phoebe eyeing the diamond ring on her finger and flaunted it even more.

"Like my ring, Ms. Ziegler? Theodore gave it to me when he picked me up from Lindell Harbor. I love it," Vanessa said.

Phoebe stayed calm, knowing Vanessa fed off her reactions.

"Nice ring, bad choice," Phoebe replied.

Vanessa showed off the ring like a model. "Too bad Theodore never gave you one in your three-year relationship. Even as his wife, he doesn't care about you." Phoebe's face fell. She'd seen the ring online, but in person, it stung more.

How ironic!

The ring that had once been hers was on Vanessa's finger, likely placed there by Theodore himself.

Phoebe leaned in, locking eyes with Vanessa. "It's just a ring. I'm not that petty. He's mine, and so is his property."

Vanessa snapped, "Stop lying. You had a prenup. His property isn't yours."

"True, there was a prenup," Phoebe smirked. "But he never signed it, so it's just a piece of paper."

Phoebe had drafted the prenup, but she didn't want his money. Even so, Theodore never signed it.

Vanessa was stunned. "No way!"

Phoebe, a commoner, marrying into wealth without

didn't tell you. How sad!

tried to slap Phoebe but missed.

pity in her eyes driving Vanessa mad.

her pain. "I pity you. You lost a leg, got a ring,

laughed darkly. "Who said it's just the ring? Theodore promised me Queen Entertainment. Once I'm out of the hospital, it's mine. Congrats, you'll be

gave me Queen Entertainment. You thought it was yours. How does it feel now?

and

"Phoebe, go and

saw her reflection: bloodshot

a gift from Theodore to Vanessa. She was just managing it for him. But over the past

wasn't just a company to Phoebe anymore; it was her passion project.

laughter echoed

tense expression softened when he saw her. He quickly walked over and reached for her wrist. "You took so long to send Evelyn off. I thought you got

and retracted his hand. "Are you tired? Mom just fell asleep. I'll

replied, "No need. I've slept all day. You go back. I'll stay

in her tone. "You stayed up all night

"He's a guy. Some things are

have the nurse stay with him. What he can't do, the nurse can. You come back with me to rest." Theodore reached out

and grabbed her hand. "Let's go. You haven't had dinner yet,

struggled, but Theodore

his hand and

Theodore looked shocked. "Phoebe."