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

wanted to toughen

flopped, would Theodore

eyes, trying to stop the spiral. When the elevator

like wildfire. A bunch of security guards who'd just come

care. She'd been through worse. She walked over and

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

Phoebe nodded. "Thanks."

made a beeline for the

distance, she spotted Donovan on a bench with a girl next to him. Looked like Ruby

Phoebe's frown deepened.

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

in time to hear Ruby whining to Donovan,

stirring

medicine on Donovan's busted lip with a cotton swab. Seeing his swollen mouth, she couldn't help but feel bad, and the words just slipped

standing there. Her face turned beet red, and she jumped up.

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

know she's been plotting with Vanessa against me, and you're still defending her?" "Ruby would never do that. Stop lying about her,"

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

good heart," Donovan said softly, looking at Ruby with eyes full of affection.

she had forgotten what the word "good"

heard Donovan speak any longer, Phoebe said, "Donovan, I need to talk to Ruby

Phoebe like she was about to attack. "Whatever you

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

about her past deeds. She tugged at Donovan's sleeve and said, "Donovan, I'm a bit thirsty. Could you get