Forbidden Passion

Chapter 527 Love-struck Donovan

The office was dead quiet, and the security guards were giving each other those "what's going on?" looks. No one dared to move without a nod from Theodore. Theodore glanced at Phoebe, who hadn't said a peep. He waved off the guards, and they bolted out of there.

Soon enough, the office was back to its usual hush.

Theodore leaned back in his chair, eyes locked on Phoebe. "Alright, shoot. Ask me anything. I'm an open book."

Phoebe stared right back at him. She wasn't dumb; she knew he was poking the bear with Donovan when he pitched that proposal.

But Theodore's icy, whatever attitude still stung.

After what felt like forever, Phoebe finally spoke up, "You did all this for Donovan, didn't you?"

Theodore smirked. "Aren't you curious how that hundred million dollar hole happened?"

"Doesn't matter now. I just wanna know why you did it," Phoebe said, eyes never leaving his.

She didn't wanna think the worst of Theodore. If he just explained, she'd believe him!

Theodore shrugged. "Guys are naturally competitive. I just woke up his inner beast. Now, let's see if he's got what it takes."

Phoebe left the office, and a few nosy employees in the hallway tried to sneak a peek. Seeing her come out, they all gave her these weird looks. Phoebe kept her face blank. She walked up to Carol and asked, "Where's Donovan?"

Carol said, "He just went downstairs."

"Got it," Phoebe said, heading for the elevator. "If Mr. Reynolds asks, tell him I stepped out for a bit."

Phoebe saw one elevator stop on the first floor. She got into another one, hit the button, and found herself alone.

tough act finally

toughen Donovan up, but could Donovan

flopped, would Theodore really

her eyes, trying to stop the spiral. When the elevator dinged

of security guards who'd just come downstairs were hanging in the lobby.

walked over and asked, "Did you see Mr. Ziegler

garden. "Saw him heading that way. Ms. Ziegler, you might wanna check

Phoebe nodded. "Thanks."

walked out and made

with a girl next

Phoebe's frown deepened.

eye had found out Donovan was seeing Ruby. She hadn't confronted Ruby yet,

Donovan, "How could Mr. Reynolds

was you stirring

with a cotton swab. Seeing his swollen mouth,

turned beet red, and

irritation. "Cut the act, Ruby. Everyone knows you're two-faced." "Phoebe!" Donovan

in frustration. Pointing at Ruby, she said, "Donovan, do you even know she's been plotting with Vanessa against me, and you're still defending her?" "Ruby would never

blindly after just a few months. Ruby, not wanting to cause more drama, said, "Donovan, don't talk to Phoebe like that. I used to be

good start. Ruby, I believe you have a good heart," Donovan said softly, looking at Ruby with eyes full of affection. Phoebe

like she had forgotten what the word "good"

like she might explode if she heard Donovan speak any longer, Phoebe said,

in front of Ruby, glaring at Phoebe like she was about to attack. "Whatever you need to say, you can say

kick Donovan but held back. She stared at

want Donovan to know about her past deeds. She tugged at Donovan's sleeve and said,