Forbidden Passion

Chapter 463 Vanessa and Ruby Turn Against Each Other

Vanessa stormed out, leaving Phoebe to follow suit. However, Theodore grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.

Phoebe fell back onto the sofa, feeling dizzy. Theodore pressed the back of her head and kissed her hard, with an intensity that seemed to consume them both.

Even though she'd been kissed before, it still felt like the first time. Her whole body buzzed, and her scalp tingled.

She felt Theodore's tongue exploring her mouth, tangy and astringent, wrapping around hers.

The office was dead quiet, just their breathing and the sound of their lips. Lost in the heat of the moment, they were oblivious to the slightly ajar door and the envious gaze that lingered on them. After a while, Theodore finally let go. Phoebe covered her mouth, gasping for breath, her face bright red, eyes dazed.

Theodore pulled out some ointment from his suit pocket. While catching his breath, he squeezed out some cream and applied it to her swollen fingers.

"Your fingers are better than yesterday. Keep using this, and the swelling will go down," he said.

Phoebe looked at the plain ring on Theodore's left hand. "Theodore, aren't you going to scold me?"

"Why would I scold you?" he asked.

"Miss Fitzroy was right. I did scheme against her. I signed the termination agreement with Noah and the others early and pushed them to seek compensation from her," Phoebe said, trying to sound malicious. Theodore replied, "Yeah, I know."

Phoebe was shocked. "When did you find out?"

you had John get their signatures. I didn't stop you, so that

couldn't believe

out for Vanessa. How could he let me

into her fingers. "It's normal to have feelings. If I don't let you vent, you might

but didn't finish. She thought, 'Isn't Vanessa your treasure? How can you be okay with me scheming against her? Aren't you worried she'll be

he wouldn't have

Phoebe just said, "Oh."

at her. Her obedient demeanor was endearing. He felt a surge of emotion and kissed the corner of her lips, which

"So sweet," he said.

blushed, staring at Theodore, unsure if he was real or just

to be Phoebe's office. After Phoebe was transferred back to the Reynolds Group, Vanessa threw out everything Phoebe had

in and saw Vanessa's twisted face,

wrong? What happened?"

looking furious. "Damn Phoebe, Theodore's actually protecting her.

"They are married

weren't for Phoebe's shameless bed-climbing and getting pregnant, forcing Theodore to marry her, he never would have!" Ruby glanced at

taken the initiative, Phoebe

conflicted. Spending time with Vanessa had shattered her illusions; she realized

Reynolds had wanted you back then, you wouldn't have gone abroad to provoke him. Face it, Vanessa, Mr. Reynolds has never had any desire for you." Ruby stated harshly as she wanted Vanessa to wake up. Vanessa, already

cheek, looking at Vanessa in shock and sadness. "You hit me?" Vanessa stared blankly