Forbidden Passion

Chapter 450 There Is No Man I Can't Get

Phoebe's head bumped into Theodore's solid muscles, and she felt a surge of anger, especially with everyone in the car watching. If they hyped it up, she'd be the one embarrassed.

Theodore said coldly, "I know you would get car sick. Stay put, I'll sit in the back."

He walked past her to the back of the bus and took Violet's seat, leaving the troupe stunned.

Violet saw Theodore sitting next to her colleague and felt a pang of jealousy. All her efforts to stir things up had gone to waste, leaving her seething with fury. Phoebe glanced at Violet and saw her twisted expression. She thought, 'No matter how beautiful a woman is, once desire fills her eyes, she becomes ugly.' Just as she sat down, Orlando got on the bus. "Is everyone here? If so, let's get going. Violet, why aren't you in your seat? We're about to leave."

Violet bit her lip and sat next to Phoebe.

Orlando noticed Violet sitting in Theodore's seat and whispered, "This is Mr. Reynolds' seat. You should move to the back."

Violet flipped her hair and said flirtatiously, "Mr. Reynolds was worried I'd get car sick, so he graciously offered me this seat."

Orlando was surprised and looked at the back seat, where Theodore was indeed sitting in Violet's spot. He felt a pang of sympathy for Phoebe.

He thought, 'Is Phoebe falling out of favor?'

Orlando counted the people, confirmed everyone was present, and signaled the driver to start the bus. He glanced at Theodore, who had his eyes closed, resting. Then he looked at Phoebe, who was gazing out the window.

Orlando scratched his nearly bald head, wondering if the two had a falling out.

Sitting in Theodore's seat, Violet sneakily eyed Phoebe. Phoebe's looks were kinda fragile, and if she could catch Theodore's eye, then Violet sure as heck could too.

mind, there wasn't a man she couldn't charm-just women who weren't putting in the

did you join the Reynolds Group?"

asleep; she could

her face, afraid others wouldn't see

"About four years ago. I interned at the Reynolds Group during my junior year of college, just when Mr. Reynolds returned to take over the company." Violet had heard

Theodore's secretary. They had been together

another perspective, four years was enough time for Theodore to lose his initial interest in

the world who wasn't tempted by novelty, especially a

Mr. Reynolds is so special to you, Ms. Ziegler. You have a bond forged through hardship," Violet said. "I really

said, "What's

said, "A lot of people envy your luck, Ms.

slips away. Holding on tight doesn't

sneered, "Only those who can't hold on would say that. I'm

head. No point in arguing. She closed her

Phoebe continued to gaze out the window, she bit her lip, feeling increasingly annoyed and belittled by Phoebe's indifference. She pondered, 'Phoebe must believe I'm just a joke, incapable of challenging her position. underestimating my abilities.

morning, the convoy arrived at their destination. As soon as the bus stopped, they were greeted by a snowy

poverty alleviation, Elm Village, even poorer

leader, wearing a windproof hat, was waiting outside. After some greetings, Orlando

troupe members prepared for the evening performance at

roadside, admiring the snowy scenery. Violet walked over, stepping on the thick snow. "Mr. Reynolds, aren't you cold in this weather? Want to sit in the chapel?" Theodore glanced at her and said, "No,

mist. "Mr. Reynolds, we'll performe tonight. Will you come to

were transparent, and Theodore quickly caught on. "Make sure you perform well and represent the Reynolds