Forbidden Passion

Chapter 480 Two Prescriptions

Ruby barged into the office, spotting Vanessa leaning on the desk with a face like thunder, everything on the desk now scattered on the floor. 'Wow, she's really got a knack for desk cleaning,' Ruby thought, but kept her face straight.

"Vanessa, what's got you all riled up again? Doc said you need to chill, remember?" she asked with concern.

"Chill? Did you see Phoebe's smug mug? She thinks she's already won!" Vanessa's face was twisted with anger.

Last night, Vanessa got a heads-up from Madison that Taylor was throwing a Christmas party to introduce Phoebe as Theodore's wife to everyone.

Vanessa fumed as she thought, 'Why? Phoebe's just a side chick. What right does she have to stand next to Theodore and get everyone's blessings?'

Ruby felt a knot in her stomach seeing Vanessa's expression. "Vanessa, no matter what she thinks, your health is more important. Your leg is more important." They had a follow-up at the hospital today. Vanessa's leg had been healing well, and the doc said with proper rehab, she might fully recover.

Vanessa blurted out, "I'm about to lose Theodore. Why would I care about my leg? If I could keep him, I'd be willing to sit in a wheelchair for the rest of my life." Ruby was speechless.

She had seriously underestimated Vanessa's obsession with love. Vanessa never considered whether Theodore would want a wife in a wheelchair, even if she was willing to be in one forever. However, Ruby didn't dare say that, fearing Vanessa would lose it.

"So what's the plan now? Crash the party?" Ruby asked.

Vanessa pinched the bridge of her nose. "Let me think. I'll come up with something genius."

Ruby stared blankly at Vanessa. She used to think Vanessa was a shining star, destined to shine wherever she went.

Ruby realized she was wrong. Vanessa was just a glass bead in a pile of sand, looking bright but actually worthless. "Vanessa,

up. "What is

and said, "My folks think I'm wasting my time and have been on my case. They want me to work at the family company." Vanessa's eyes narrowed. "You mean you're ditching

Donovan, she had someone dig into

Ruby had been avoiding confrontations with Phoebe. Whenever Phoebe was mentioned, Ruby skillfully changed the subject. It appeared that Ruby was cozying up to Donovan in an attempt to win over Phoebe. Ruby looked down guiltily, not daring to meet Vanessa's eyes. "It's not really ditching. You can still call me if you need anything. I just can't be by your side all the

side is wasting time? So the tens of thousands I pay you every month are for

She looked up at Vanessa, her face pale. "Vanessa, how

what you've been up

Ruby's face went pale.

was aborted because of the meds you gave?" Vanessa's face was twisted with rage, her words cutting deep. Ruby's face went pale, cold sweat dripping

the dirt I did for her to blackmail me. How could she? We were

you use them against me?" Ruby said, her voice trembling

just let that slide? Ruby, I'm still stuck in this mess. How can you just

looked into Vanessa's eyes, feeling a chill run down her spine. She had done so many

face twisted with hatred. "Ruby,

She thought Vanessa was an angel, so she did all those terrible things for her.

make you some coffee," Ruby said, turning and opening the office door, quickly

proof about Phoebe's miscarriage, but she had evidence of Ruby setting up Donovan. If it had been

had already fallen for Donovan. They were just starting their

evening, Phoebe got home. The housekeeper, Yves, was still there. Phoebe greeted Yves and went to her room

pocket and handed them to Phoebe. "Mrs. Reynolds, I found these in the pocket of