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.

act finally

wanted to toughen Donovan up, but

Theodore really

When the

bunch of security guards who'd just come downstairs were hanging in the lobby. They looked at

through worse. She walked over and asked,

"Saw him heading that way. Ms. Ziegler,

Phoebe nodded. "Thanks."

walked out and made

on a bench with a girl next to

Phoebe's frown deepened.

She hadn't confronted Ruby yet, but now Ruby had the nerve

just in time to hear Ruby whining to Donovan, "How could Mr. Reynolds be so heartless?

it was you stirring the

swab. Seeing his

accusation, Ruby spun around and saw Phoebe standing there. Her face turned beet red, and she jumped up. "Phoebe, I wasn't trying to cause

a wave of irritation. "Cut the act, Ruby. Everyone knows you're two-faced." "Phoebe!" Donovan snapped, gritting his teeth. "How can you say

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 do that. Stop

was at a loss for words. Donovan was completely blinded by love. She couldn't wrap her head around how he could trust Ruby so 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 really bad and did a

believe you have a good heart," Donovan

forgotten what the word "good" even

she heard Donovan speak any longer, Phoebe said,

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

really wanted to kick Donovan but held back. She stared at Ruby, her eyes

tugged at Donovan's sleeve and said, "Donovan, I'm a bit