Forbidden Passion
Chapter 322 He Only Wanted Her

Phoebe's eyes widened abruptly, her expression changed drastically as she saw Theodore walk around the office desk. She immediately reached out to block his way. "Theodore, you promised not to interfere with the internal operations of

QUEEN Entertainment. You must keep your word!"

Theodore looked at her coldly. "I won't interfere with you, but I can ban Noah."

All he had to do was give the order, and no one would dare to use Noah again. For her and Noah, this would be a disaster of immense proportions.

Not to mention the three months of hard work Noah had put into the talent show, even after his debut, he had been striving to increase his commercial value. Theodore's decision to ban Noah without regard for others' hard work was truly despicable.

Phoebe's rage burned her eyes. Seeing Theodore heading out, she blocked his way again and said, "Are you banning him because of last night's trending topic?" Despite not responding, Theodore's expression darkened.

Indeed, Theodore was furious about last night's trending topic. When discovering the negative public opinion, he became very worried about Phoebe's safety. He had called Phoebe, but she didn't answer.

To his amazement, she messaged John and disregarded his calls despite his concerns that supporters might attack her.

Theodore was livid. Phoebe had brought about all the frustrations in his life.

He had eagerly anticipated the arrival of their child into the world, but she had carelessly lost the baby.

He had wanted to live with her like an ordinary couple, but her heart was always with someone else, leaving no room for him.

Phoebe took a deep breath, understanding his silence. She said, "There is nothing improper between Noah and me. It's not as sordid as you think. Don't take it out on Noah."

Theodore looked down at Phoebe, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Although I do take it out on him, what can you do about it?"

Her hand was clasped tightly in the side. She wanted to punch that hateful face but didn't dare. She could only swallow her anger. "You know our entire team has worked hard to make Noah famous. If you ban him just like that, have you considered our feelings?"

"I don't need to consider them." Theodore's tone was utterly capricious.

Phoebe felt bitter. "Yes, you grew up wealthy, inheriting a vast family business without any effort. But we are ordinary people. We have to work extremely hard to get to where we are today. Yet, no matter how difficult our journey or how great our achievements are, you can nullify all our efforts with just one word. So, Theodore, you and I have never been from the same world."

Phoebe's last words were spoken with a sense of utter despair.

Theodore's face darkened. "What do you mean?"

'Aren't we from the same world? Then who is from her world-Edward or Noah?' Theodore thought.

Phoebe let her arms fall. "If you want to ban Noah, then drive me out along with him. After all, in your eyes, we are dispensable."

"We?" Theodore raised his hand to grip her chin, anger surging within him. He wanted to crush her. "Who do you mean by 'we'?"

Phoebe slapped Theodore's hand but couldn't break free. She frowned. "Let go of me!"

Theodore pushed her against the wall, his nose almost touching hers. His anger and hot breath sprayed onto her face. "Phoebe, don't go out. If you dare to get entangled with other men again, I'll confine you at home." Phoebe's pupils contracted. "You..."

Theodore abruptly released her, yanked the door open, and stormed out.

Phoebe's legs gave way, and she slid down the wall to sit on the floor.

Hugging her knees, she buried her face in them. Theodore was too adept at breaking her spirit.

Phoebe was never a caged bird. If confined, she would quickly wither away. At this moment, she was filled with anxiety, worrying about Noah's future and her own.

After Theodore stormed out, John cautiously entered the room. Seeing Phoebe sitting on the floor, he walked over carefully. "Phoebe, what do we do now? Will Mrs. Reynolds really ban Noah?"

Phoebe looked up blankly. "I don't know."

Seeing her expression, John felt an indescribable worry. He sensed that Phoebe was like a tightly drawn bow. If Theodore continued to press her, she might snap at any moment.

"I'll think of something," John said.

Seeing him about to leave, Phoebe quickly called out, "John, I'll handle this. Don't provoke him. It might backfire."

John squeezed his lips and hesitated before saying, "Alright."

Lawton had witnessed the argument between Theodore and Phoebe and was scared out of his wits. He followed Theodore into the elevator, sneaking glances at Theodore's stormy expression. "Mrs. Reynolds, are you really going to ban Noah?" To Phoebe, Noah was her hard work, a reflection of her life's value. Banning Noah would be like destroying her efforts.

'No wonder the usually gentle Phoebe had become so stern. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered,' Lawton thought. But he dared not say anything lest he add fuel to the fire.

"Temporarily suspend Noah's work," Theodore said in a deep voice. Though it was something he had said in a fit of anger, he couldn't forgive Phoebe so easily.

If Theodore hadn't taken some action, Phoebe might have thought he was all talk.

He needed to make her afraid so she would behave!

Lawton breathed a small sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't a ban, there was still hope. He cautiously glanced at Theodore's expression.

When Theodore and Phoebe argued, it was always others who suffered.

Phoebe and Theodore's argument, which suspended Noah, spread throughout QUEEN Entertainment in ten minutes.

Noah had a team shoot scheduled for today. When he returned to the company after the shoot, he learned that Phoebe had argued with Theodore on his behalf.

Noah immediately wanted to see her, but his manager stopped him.

"Noah, if you keep behaving in ways that lead to misunderstandings, not even God can save you," the manager said.

Noah's face darkened. "Then I'll go talk to Mrs. Reynolds."

"Are you crazy, Noah? I don't think you're hiding it well. Everyone knows your feelings except Phoebe. Why do you think Mrs. Reynolds is so angry? You like Phoebe," the manager said in a low voice.

Last night at Culinary Haven, when Noah had eagerly followed Phoebe out, the manager had noticed something. Noah was still too young to hide his feelings.

Noah pressed his lips together and dejectedly sat back on the sofa. He ruffled his hair in frustration. "Is it really that obvious?"

The manager nodded. "So if you go to Phoebe now, you'll only make things worse. Stay put. Let Phoebe calm Mrs. Reynolds down. Do your work. When you reach the top, you'll have any woman you want." Noah Myerslosed his eyes in despair and thought, 'But I don't want anyone else except Phoebe.'