Forbidden Passion
Chapter325 She Belongs Only to Him

The office fell into silence. Phoebe stood by, feeling embarrassed for Vanessa. The cupcakes Vanessa made were better than the ones Phoebe made last time.

The first time Phoebe made them, Theodore was messing around. They could have looked better and tasted average, but Theodore was very supportive.

Phoebe didn't taste them and wouldn't say if they were better than the ones Vanessa made, but Theodore spat it out without any consideration for Vanessa's feelings, which was just...

Vanessa felt extremely embarrassed. She thought that if she stayed there any longer, Theodore's silence would drive her mad. Aggrievedly, she said, "Theodore, I won't bother you anymore." "Okay." Theodore didn't even lift his head, as heartless as a douchebag.

Vanessa's heart ached for a few seconds. She turned to walk towards the door. After a few steps, she stopped, turned to Phoebe, and said, "By the way, Miss Ziegler, could you come out for a moment? I need to talk to you." Phoebe met Vanessa's gaze and understood her intention. Vanessa was leaving and didn't want her to stay there either. Phoebe found it amusing.

She and Theodore had already spent plenty of time alone together. They even slept in the same bed at night.

Theodore looked up and watched them leave the office one after another. His eyes swept over the cupcakes in the trash can, and he felt annoyed.

'I must have been out of my mind last night to go to Vanessa's house,' Theodore thought.

He pinched his brow, wanting to slap himself awake to stop doing stupid things.

Carol saw Phoebe and Vanessa come out together. Her eyes scanned them, trying to catch some gossip.

Phoebe deliberately boasted. "Let's go to the break room. Once Mr. Reynolds finishes his paperwork, we're going out to eat."

As expected, Vanessa's face turned ugly.

Carol thought, 'What a bitch!'

Vanessa glared at her through gritted teeth. "Don't show off. Theodore came to my place last night and had me make him pasta."

Phoebe wasn't as furious as Vanessa had imagined. She just said lightly, "I guess I don't feed him enough. I'll make sure he eats more next time." She thought to herself, 'I can speak with double meanings, too.'

Carol, who was eavesdropping, thought, 'Is this something I can hear?'

Vanessa's face turned livid. Last night, she had noticed the missing button on Theodore's shirt and the faint scratch marks on his chest.

"You're shameless," Vanessa shouted.

Phoebe looked at Carol calmly. "Who's really shameless? I think Miss Fitzroy knows very well."

"You!" Vanessa shouted.

Phoebe stared at her, "Miss Fitzroy, you're going to be a big star. You should be careful not to let married men into your home, or you'll ruin your reputation."

It was both a warning and a provocation.

Vanessa's beautiful face twisted with anger. She turned to the left, seething with hatred.

'Phoebe, don't be so smug. I'll soon make you cry!' she vowed.

Seeing Vanessa enter the elevator, Carol gave Phoebe a thumbs up. "Phoebe, you're really good at sarcasm. She is Mr. Reynolds' first love."

'Everyone knows what a first love means to a man. Besides, it seems Vanessa has dumped Mr. Reynolds back then. Men always feel regret for the love they can't have. Now that Vanessa is back, more outstanding than before, no man could resist her,' thought Carol.

She had thought Phoebe would soon fall out of favor, but Vanessa had been back for almost half a year, but Phoebe was still favored. 'Mr. Reynolds is truly an enigmatic and handsome man!' Phoebe smiled. "I'm going back in."

Carol watched her back, realizing Phoebe was dressed very fashionably today. A black fitted high-waisted knit top paired with dark green high-waisted wide-leg pants.

Her waistline was accentuated, making it seem like her legs started right below her chest. She walked with a mix of coolness and allure, and she was very attractive.

Carol thought, 'If I were a man, I'd be attracted to her figure, too.'

Phoebe pushed the door open and went in. Theodore glanced up from his papers, saw her calm expression, and felt slightly relieved.

He quickly tidied up his papers and walked over to her. "Let's go."

Phoebe looked up at him. He walked past her and opened the office door, looking like a proud, arrogant big cat.

She followed him out. They got into the elevator. Phoebe pressed the button for the basement level, silently watching the numbers change on the display. Theodore had his hands in his pockets, looking at her sideways. "What are you going to treat me to?"

Phoebe glanced at him, asking, "Instant noodles?"

Theodore fell silent.

Phoebe continued, "Or maybe pasta?"

Theodore glared at her, seeing the teasing look in her eyes. He was furious, stepping forward to pin her against the elevator wall with his chest. "Don't you say you aren't jealous?" Theodore asked.

Phoebe's back was pressed against the elevator wall. She blinked lightly. "I'm not jealous, but I'm an excellent student with a good memory." Theodore lowered his head, his thin lips close to her ear. "Hypocrite!"

With that, he bit her ear. She shivered sensitively, feeling him grind his teeth on her earlobe, making her tremble even more.

"Mr. Reynolds, this is the company elevator. Do you want all the employees to watch?" Phoebe's breath was unsteady.

She hated herself for being so weak. She had to reconcile with Theodore out of necessity, yet she couldn't resist his charm and was always bullied by him.

No wonder she could never hold her head high in front of him and was always under his control.

Breathing heavily, Theodore ground his teeth once more like a cat with its favorite toy. "I don't mind. I prefer everyone to know you're mine so no one dares to covet you." He wanted to claim her as his own, letting the whole world know she was his woman and belonged only to him!

Phoebe raised her hand to push against his chest, her voice trembling. "That comes at a different price. Let Noah go, and I'll do as you say."

Hearing Noah's name, Theodore's previously joyful mood crashed to the ground. He abruptly let go of her and stepped back to his original position.

His cold expression made it seem like he hadn't just been teasing her.

Phoebe quickly rubbed her ear, feeling the lingering warmth. She looked at the stern-faced man opposite her.

Theodore sneered, "Phoebe, I'm warning you, don't mention Noah in front of me again. Otherwise, I won't just ban him. I'll make sure he can't survive in any industry." Phoebe retorted, "Can you be reasonable?"

"No!" Theodore replied.

He was hostile towards Noah because Noah received too much of Phoebe's attention. He knew he was being unreasonable, but he was just jealous.

If Phoebe had directed that attention toward him, their relationship wouldn't have been this bad.

Phoebe took a deep breath and had to use her trump card to comfort Theodore, "I don't like younger guys but older ones."