Forbidden Passion

Chapter 517 She Made His Heart Ache

Phoebe was completely thrown off by Theodore's intense gaze. She was eager to see if her skills could earn his approval. Like anyone else, she craved some recognition from him. Theodore snapped, "Don't even think about it." Phoebe just went, "Oh."

Seeing her like that made Theodore mad. He took a long drag from his cigarette and blew out a thick smoke ring.

Theodore warned, "You just stick by my side and don't go anywhere."

With that bossy tone, it was clear Theodore wasn't fazed by anything.

"Since you're okay, I'll go get some work done." Phoebe turned to leave, but Theodore suddenly grabbed her wrist and yanked her back.

Theodore asked, "Where were you this morning?"

Phoebe licked her lips, scared to mention Cindy, worried Theodore would remember how she and Cindy teamed up to beat him last night. She cautiously said, "Would you believe me if I said I got lost?" Theodore gave her a cold stare, making it clear he wasn't buying any of it.

Phoebe sneaked a glance at the bite mark on Theodore's earlobe, her tongue pressing against her teeth. She guiltily looked away.

Her look seemed to remind Theodore of something. He rubbed her wrist artery with his thumb and said, "Seems like someone called me a scumbag last night."

Phoebe never thought Theodore would remember and plan to settle the score after the whole morning had passed.

She asked, dejected, "Really? Who's that bold?"

Theodore looked at her quietly. "What do you think?"

I'll go now!" Phoebe said and tried

hand holding the cigarette loosely around her back. Phoebe was scared the cigarette butt

Phoebe asked, "What?"

her tightly. He rested his chin on

position. Theodore's strong heartbeat resonated through the thin fabric, vibrating Phoebe's

liked hugging Theodore. That unique closeness made her feel they weren't

illusion that she was deeply loved by

tried to hug him back. Just as her hands were about to reach Theodore's waist, the office door suddenly opened. She almost jumped out of Theodore's arms, turning to the person standing at the door, her

Lawton was speechless.

enter my office without knocking?" Lawton quickly said, "Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Douglas from the Venture Capital

knew this wasn't the time for personal matters. He stubbed out his cigarette and said in a

at Theodore's serious expression. "Will Bishop's joint shareholder impeachment affect your cooperation with Mr.

the biggest deal of the year. If it tanked, the shareholders would have more ammo against him. He said, "Don't sweat it. When have I ever dropped

Phoebe was speechless.

18 seconds left. Don't forget, I'll come back to claim it later." Theodore said, buttoning his suit as he strode out. Phoebe dazedly watched Theodore's figure disappear from

why is

Douglas had a closed-door meeting for hours. When he escorted Milton out, neither of them looked too happy. The vibe in the executive

had messed up the project they'd been grinding

that if the talks had gone well, the meeting would've wrapped up in an hour. Only failed negotiations dragged

felt uneasy. Seeing Lawton escort Milton out, she quickly ran to the conference room, which was filled

off a cold, was choked by the smoke and coughed. She activated the smart system on the wall to clear the air. Theodore stubbed out

said there were 3 minutes and 18

legs stretched out. He reached out to her, and Phoebe obediently fell