Forbidden Passion

Chapter 500 You Betrayed Me First

Ruby spotted Bishop hobbling out with a cane. Their eyes met, but Ruby, feeling a bit freaked out by Bishop, darted into the bar.

"You useless piece of crap. Took you long enough to get in here. Watching me get bullied gives you a kick, huh?" Vanessa snapped, slapping Ruby hard across the face. Ruby's head snapped to the side, her mind buzzing from the hit.

She balled up her fists but didn't have the guts to hit back. With tears welling up, she shot Vanessa a glare. "Bishop was right; you ain't even worth Phoebe's pinky toe." Vanessa's face twisted in rage, and she raised her hand to slap again, but Ruby caught it just in time. "I can't believe I was so blind back then, thinking you were all sweet and innocent." "Too late for regrets now. Don't forget, I've got dirt on you." Vanessa struggled a bit, and Ruby eventually let go.

Ruby gritted her teeth in anger. "Vanessa, don't push me to the edge where we both go down."

Vanessa rubbed her sore wrist and sneered. "Ruby, you did all the dirty work. How are you gonna take me down with you?"

Ruby yelled, "You!"

Vanessa looked at Ruby with a smug grin. No more pretending to be nice now that the masks were off.

She smiled sweetly at Ruby. "Oh, and let's not forget, you tricked Donovan into thinking Harper was killed by Brandon."

Ruby's face went pale. Vanessa's words brought back all the shady stuff she'd done recently. She closed her eyes, feeling a wave of despair and fear.

Ruby said sadly, "Vanessa, we were friends. How could you do this to me?"

Vanessa picked up the cane, looking at Ruby like she was a traitor. "We were tight, but you messed around with Donovan. Ruby, you stabbed our friendship in the back first. This is your payback!" Ruby trembled violently. One bad move led to another. It was all her fault for not seeing Vanessa's true, devilish nature and thinking she was innocent.

Vanessa fiddled with the cane and said, "As long as you play nice, I won't spill your secrets. You can still be happy with Donovan."

up straight, and mocked, "Stop pretending, Vanessa.

ever. Her laughter got drowned out by the

"Ain't

day of the holiday, Evelyn called

with Taylor, but Taylor, thinking it was

and placed it on his knee, gently stroking her fingers. "What's up? You've seemed off these past few

Theodore had

at home, making me a bit uneasy." Phoebe lowered her head, watching Theodore's fingers entwine with hers, a very intimate gesture. "Maybe you're just too tired. Once things settle down, let's find a secluded island to chill, okay?" Theodore held her hand against his

back of her

pull her hand back but couldn't. Theodore pulled

these intimate little gestures frequently lately, often

at

to ask. If she did,

wants me to help her with

leisurely. "As

a lot of dishes. When Donovan went to the kitchen to get some water, he saw the counter

over. Why did you make so much food? If there's leftovers, you'll make me

Now help me see if I should make another fish dish. Phoebe said Theodore likes steamed fish." Evelyn had been busy all morning but didn't feel tired at all. In fact, the busier she was, the more excited she got. This was the first time Theodore had brought Phoebe home to spend Christmas Day with

said unhappily, "Why do you care what he likes to eat? He can eat it or not. Stop fussing and go rest

Evelyn's face lit up. "Phoebe

the counter with his water cup, watching Evelyn happily go to open the door. A surge of anger rose