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 need to deliver. I'll go

the cigarette loosely around her back. Phoebe was scared the cigarette butt would burn her clothes, so she

Phoebe asked, "What?"

his arms, holding her tightly. He rested his chin on her

in a super intimate position. Theodore's strong heartbeat resonated through the thin fabric,

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

times, Phoebe even had the illusion that she

in mid-air. Slowly, she 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 cheeks

Lawton was speechless.

at Lawton and said sharply, "Since when do you enter my office without knocking?" Lawton quickly said, "Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Douglas from the Venture Capital

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

Theodore's serious expression. "Will Bishop's joint shareholder impeachment

biggest deal of the year. If it tanked, the shareholders would have more ammo

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

'At a time like this, why is he still hung

had a closed-door meeting for hours. When he escorted Milton out, neither of

had messed up the

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

still shaking off a cold, was choked by the smoke and coughed. She activated the smart

furrowed brows. She said, "You said there were 3 minutes and

reached out to her,