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?"

the planning department I need to deliver. I'll go now!" Phoebe said and tried to

loosely around her back. Phoebe was scared the cigarette butt would burn her clothes, so she didn't dare move. Theodore said, "I'll

Phoebe asked, "What?"

tightly. He rested his chin on her shoulder and

super intimate position. Theodore's strong heartbeat

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

the illusion that she

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

Lawton was speechless.

second before lowering his hands. He stared at Lawton and said sharply, "Since when do you enter my office without knocking?" Lawton quickly said, "Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Douglas from the Venture

his cigarette and said in a deep voice, "Lead him to the conference room. I'll be right there." Lawton retreated and

"Will Bishop's joint shareholder impeachment affect your cooperation

his collar. This project was the biggest deal of the year. If it tanked, the shareholders would have more ammo

Phoebe was speechless.

back to claim it later." Theodore said, buttoning his suit

thought, 'At a time like this, why is

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

moves had messed up the project they'd been grinding

had gone well, the meeting would've wrapped

Lawton escort Milton out, she quickly ran to

She activated the smart system on

up to him, seeing his furrowed brows. She said, "You said there

the conference table, his long legs stretched out. He reached out to