Forbidden Passion

Chapter 589 Save Phoebe or Vanessa?

Theodore could hear Phoebe's ragged breathing, and it felt like someone punched him in the gut. He wished he could just teleport to her and get her away from those jerks. "Phoebe, don't freak out. I'm here. You're gonna be fine," Theodore said softly.

Phoebe blinked, sweat dripping down her face. She was totally out of it.

Theodore's voice was so gentle. She'd never heard him talk to her like that before.

Phoebe forced a weak smile. His soft tone gave her a bit of courage, making her want to spill her guts about her feelings for him, no matter what.

"Theodore, there's something I've been keeping to myself for ages. I wasn't gonna tell you, but now I'm scared..."

Phoebe's voice trailed off, and those few seconds felt like forever to Theodore. His heart practically stopped. Then she continued,

"I like you. I've liked you for a really long time. If I die, don't be sad. Look after my mom for me."

Before she could finish, the kidnapper snatched the phone away.

"Mr. Reynolds, have you decided who you want to save? Your devoted wife or your first love? I'll give you five minutes to think about it."

And with that, the kidnapper hung up.

The busy signal snapped Theodore back to reality. What did Phoebe just say? She liked him, and had for a long time.

Theodore was floored and full of regret. How had he missed that Phoebe liked him? How deep had she buried those feelings?

right now and tell

was out of service. The kidnapper must be switching numbers. He knew he couldn't just

million bucks into the car and be ready

figure. It was like the earlier despair was just a bad dream. Now, he was back to being the unstoppable

have a

someone on it right away

the door, but just as he reached it,

been kidnapped. Please save her," Sophia pleaded, her eyes full of hope. Her

about Vanessa at all in the past few hours. He'd

back to the hospital." Sophia shook her head stubbornly. "I'm not going back.

clutched Theodore's hand. "Theodore, I'm begging you. I only have one daughter, and I don't have much time left. If we both die, how

had to save Phoebe

hang tight a little longer. I've got the finance team heading to Riaca City to gather the ransom. Once we have it, I'll get Vanessa out. But right now, I need to save Phoebe first," Theodore said, trying to comfort her. "Theodore," Sophia's hand shook as she clutched his, "please save

a few hours," Theodore's

a few hours. Maybe by the time he paid the ransom, he could

weathered face. For those ruthless kidnappers, a few hours were enough to kill someone. She couldn't afford to gamble, nor did she dare

can't just watch her fall into the hands of those heartless kidnappers.

Theodore quickly went

also knelt down, his aged face full

them, Theodore felt a deep sense of helplessness. "Sophia,

clear that she wouldn't