Forbidden Passion

Nova began to take precautions and used a scheme to make Donovan mess up a collaboration. As expected, the board of directors had quite a few complaints about Donovan.

Later, Donovan seemed to sense something and started investigating him in return. Nova knew he couldn't be lenient; he had to nip the Donovan menace in the bud.

However, before he could take action, Donovan himself revealed a secret. He had gambled a lot of money for Darlene and owed a significant amount.

Upon receiving this news, Nova was ecstatic.

He finally had a chance to win against Donovan and feel vindicated. So, he deliberately transferred five million dollars to Starfall City,, and, as expected, Donovan embezzled the money directly, falling into the trap Nova had set.

"Donovan, it was I who brought you into the Adams Group. You only have a place in Kedora because of me. Now you repay us with ingratitude. Doesn't that bother your conscience?" Nova said righteously.

Donovan sneered, "When I was desperate in Starfall City, I called you. What did you say? You said everyone should bear the consequences of their own actions. Nova, who was it that put five million dollars in front of me and wanted me to leave the Adams Group completely?"

Nova's eyes dodged, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

"Nova, I got into the Adams Group on my own merit. You didn't give me any special treatment. How am I ungrateful?"

Nova couldn't say a word.

Donovan didn't want to waste any more time here. He stood up and pulled Ruby into his arms. He said, "I won't hold today's events against you, but if you dare to target Ruby again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

With that, he walked out with Ruby.

Nancy chased after them, "Donovan, Ruby is my daughter. You can't take her away so easily unless you pay."

Ruby glared at Nancy, "What are you talking about?"

Nancy avoided her gaze. She had long known Ruby wouldn't side with her. She said, "We raised her, spent so much effort and money. You can buy her out for twenty million dollars, and we won't interfere in her affairs anymore."

Donovan cast a brief, indifferent glance at Ruby, whose face turned bright red with anger. "Mrs. Adams, you market Ruby so well. I suggest you put Nova up for sale. With his looks, he could easily earn a thousand dollars a night in a nightclub."

"Ruby," Nancy glared at her, "if Donovan isn't willing to pay thirty million dollars for you, how can you rely on him in the future?"

Ruby said coldly, "Even if he's willing to pay thirty million dollars, that money should go to me, not you."

"Ruby!"

"And hand over Peter, or I'll call the police and report you for child trafficking. By then, you'll end up in jail. It's not worth it." Ruby threatened.

Nancy pointed at her nose and cursed, "You ungrateful wretch, I should have never given birth to you."

Donovan frowned and led Ruby out, "Find Peter and take him away."

Nancy tried to chase after them but was stopped by the bodyguards. She cursed from behind, every word making Ruby feel humiliated.

Donovan looked down at her increasingly pale face and suddenly covered her ears with his hands, blocking out the insults.

Ruby was stunned. She turned to look at Donovan. His lips were moving, but she couldn't hear what he was saying. However, she saw pity in his eyes.

They got into the car, and the driver drove away, leaving that filthy place behind.

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Ruby saw Donovan withdraw his hand and asked, "Where's Peter?"

Donovan leaned back in his seat and said indifferently, "They will find him and bring him home. Don't worry, I won't leave him unattended."

Ruby sighed in relief, "How did you know I was here?"noveldrama

"It wasn't hard to guess. The Adams family is desperate now. They wouldn't miss any opportunity, especially when selling you could alleviate the Adams Group's current predicament." Donovan said calmly.

Ruby bit her lip. Even though she knew Donovan knew everything, hearing him say it out loud still made her feel humiliated.

She lowered her head, her fingers twisting together, "I'm sorry, back then... I..."

She found it hard to speak. Back then, to vent Vanessa's anger, she thought if Phoebe had a useless brother, the Reynolds family would surely despise her. So she found someone to seduce Donovan.

Donovan glanced at her, "I should thank you. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Ruby looked up at him in surprise, "What?"

"After the car accident, Darlene found me and returned the money she had taken from me. I used that money to build my career abroad, which gave me the confidence I have today." Donovan said with a self-deprecating smile, "Sometimes I think fate is really amazing. When we think we're at a dead end, there's still hope beyond it."

Hearing Darlene's name, Ruby lowered her head guiltily, "You two..."

She remembered Darlene calling her, saying she regretted it and wanted to return to Donovan. They must have been together for the past three years, right?

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and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! "Before I returned to the country, she got married to my partner abroad. She's very happy now." Donovan said.

Ruby was stunned. It took her a long time to find her voice.

"Why didn't you two stay together?"

Donovan looked at her mockingly and sneered, "The damage was done. Even if she returned the money, I couldn't trust her again."

During that time, Darlene had done a lot for him. However, having been deceived once, how could he accept her without any reservations?

Later, Darlene realized they could never be together and reluctantly accepted the partner's proposal.

Ruby turned her head to look at him, seeing Donovan's cold expression. She opened her mouth, wanting to ask if he still had feelings for her since he came to save her today.

But she didn't dare to ask.

She clenched her fists, "I'm sorry, I wasn't targeting you back then."

"I know, you were targeting Phoebe." Donovan curled his lips into a sarcastic smile, "Phoebe is more magnanimous than I am. She knows you gave birth to Ethan and treats you well without holding a grudge. Don't let her down."

"What about you? How do you feel about me..." Ruby couldn't help but ask. Donovan was silent for a moment, then met her eyes and said mockingly, "I told you, I don't easily forgive or accept those who have hurt me. Ruby, you don't think that just because we had sex yesterday, I still have feelings for you, do you?" Ruby's lips trembled.

Donovan said mercilessly, "That was just to satisfy a physical need. I saved you today because I didn't want to ruin my plan. Don't be wishful thinking!"