Forbidden Passion
Chapter 339 Beg Me

No one saw Theodore's outburst coming. He knocked everything off the table, shattering a vase.

The henchman behind the masked man jumped over the sofa to shield him.

Phoebe quickly grabbed Theodore's waist, worried he'd charge at the masked man.

The masked man stood up slowly, eyeing Phoebe. "This is the guy you're into? How crude!"

Phoebe gritted her teeth. "None of your business. Where's Donovan?"

Theodore's face was pale. "Don't waste time. Beat him to death."

He broke free from Phoebe and lunged at the masked man. Phoebe was his lover, and anyone who tried to take her was his enemy. Phoebe couldn't stop him. A fight broke out upstairs.

Bodyguards shielded her as she watched Theodore and the masked man brawl.

She noticed Theodore trying to unmask the guy.

She squinted.

Chaotic footsteps approached, and the casino's henchmen rushed in, separating them. Theodore couldn't get the mask off.

As bodyguards pulled him away, he kicked and cursed, "Coward! You have no right to want Phoebe. I'll kill you!" Phoebe quickly pulled him back.

The masked man wiped blood from his lip, glaring at Theodore. "Aren't you afraid you won't make it out alive?"

"I'm not afraid," Theodore sneered. "Think my guys are useless?"

As tensions rose, Phoebe quickly said, "Where's Donovan? Hand him over!"

The masked man glared. "Want to save Donovan? Beg me!"

Phoebe stared coldly. She was scared but determined. "I have enough dirt to ruin your casino. A smart person wouldn't mess with money."

"Phoebe, you might sway public opinion back home, but not in Starfall City," the masked man said, unfazed.

Phoebe replied, "There are over two hundred casinos on Starfall City's main street, each with a big screen. I've bought ten minutes on all of them. I can show anything I want. Want to risk it?" The masked man's face changed. "I underestimated you."

Cheating in a casino was common, but public exposure would be disastrous. He locked eyes with Phoebe.

Phoebe didn't flinch. "You have five minutes. If I don't see Donovan, I'll broadcast it."

The masked man raised his hand, and his henchmen left. Minutes later, they brought in a disheveled man. It was Donovan.

Seeing Phoebe, Donovan felt regret and rushed to her. "Phoebe, save me. I was wrong." Phoebe, repulsed by his filthy state, moved closer to Theodore, frowning at the smell. Theodore frowned and signaled to Lawton. "Take him back to the hotel first."

"Wait!" the masked man shouted. "Phoebe, I've handed over Donovan. Can you give me the video you recorded?" Phoebe replied, "I'll give it to you once we're safely out."

The masked man sneered. "I don't trust you. If you attempt to blackmail me once more, I'll suffer even greater losses." Theodore sneered back. "That's not your call."

Theodore was here to stir things up, completely uncooperative and ready to explode.

Phoebe rubbed her forehead and muttered, "Shut up!"

Theodore looked hurt. "I'm here to help you. You can't treat me like this."

Phoebe grabbed his hand and faced the masked man. "We'll give you the video once we're out. Okay?"

The masked man eyed Theodore's bodyguards, knowing he had no advantage.

He signaled his henchmen to step aside. Lawton supported Donovan and led the way, with Phoebe and Theodore following.

As they descended, gamblers downstairs swarmed Phoebe. "Gambling Queen, leaving already?"

Before Phoebe could respond, Theodore turned to her. "Gambling Queen?"

Phoebe felt embarrassed and coughed. "Shut up!"

Theodore thought Phoebe was unusually bold today, telling him to shut up repeatedly.

Phoebe said, "Next time. I have something to do. Lawton, exchange the chips I won."

Those chips were worth at least a million dollars.

Theodore interrupted, "Wait."

Phoebe turned sharply, thinking, 'What now?'

Theodore addressed the masked man. "Mind if I play a few rounds?"

The masked man sneered. "Our doors are open. Prepare chips for Mr. Reynolds."

Theodore raised an eyebrow and gave the masked man a look before heading to the gambling table.

Phoebe watched him walk away, frustrated. She told Lawton to take Donovan away and chased after Theodore.

Theodore was already seated, instructing the bodyguard to exchange five-million-dollar chips. He looked at the masked man provocatively. "As the host, won't you join?" The masked man sneered and sat opposite Theodore. "Let's play big. One round. Do you dare?"

"Of course," Theodore said, pushing all the chips forward. "If I win, Donovan's debt is cleared."

"Deal!" the masked man replied.

Phoebe stood behind Theodore, heart pounding as the dealer began dealing cards.

She had previously won by reading the dealer's expressions, but now, with Theodore betting so heavily against the casino owner, she was scared. She thought, 'What now? Knock him out and drag him away?'