Forbidden Passion

Chapter 384 Ambition

Phoebe was shocked. "Officers, you must be mistaken. Mr. Reynolds is always law-abiding. How could he do something like that?"

The officer wanted to argue, but a stern-looking middle-aged officer beside him nudged his arm, and he stayed quiet.

Phoebe felt uneasy, thinking, 'If Theodore hired a hitman, who did he kill?'

The elevator quickly reached the top floor. Phoebe led the officers out. Carol saw her and quickly stood up. "Ms. Ziegler, these officers are..." The officers said, "We're here for Mr. Reynolds. Is he in?"

Carol's expression was complicated. She nodded. "Mr. Reynolds is in. Officers, this way, please."

The officers nodded at Phoebe. As she was about to follow, Carol stopped her. "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Reynolds just instructed that you aren't allowed in his office." Phoebe was speechless.

She watched as Carol knocked on the door and led the officers inside, but she didn't rush to leave.

Phoebe leaned against the secretary's desk, nervously watching the CEO's office. Carol came out, brought in two cups of tea, and then came out again.

Seeing Phoebe hadn't left, Carol whispered, "Ms. Ziegler, did you have another fight with Mr. Reynolds? The past few days have been tough for everyone in the CEO's office." Phoebe frowned. "Is it that bad?"

"Even worse. Mr. Reynolds has been sleeping in his office for days. People might think the Reynolds Group is going bankrupt, and he's working hard to save it. It's making us all nervous," Carol complained.

Phoebe looked at the closed office door, wishing she could see through it to know what was being discussed inside.

Seeing Phoebe's ears practically perked up, Carol said, "Stop staring. The CEO's office is soundproof."

"How would I know

a knowing look. "Don't play dumb. Who was it that came out of the CEO's office disheveled multiple times? Mr. Reynolds really cares about you. For a man so reserved and distant to joke around with you in

serious. "I didn't pinch you. My hand has a

Carol was speechless.

believed her. But after working together for over three years, they had

to bring the police here? I

I be standing here waiting?" Phoebe

"By the way, I heard some gossip. Not sure if it's true, but word on the street is that Brandon has a love

shocked. "Where did you

the love child but didn't dare to spread it. I heard the love child had a car accident a few days ago and is still

two days and was caught off guard by

the CEO's office door, lost in

while. They had crossed paths because of

Theodore caused Bishop's accident, it must be

She saw the CEO's office door open, and Lawton was escorting the officers out.

the elevator, watched it

called out.

his head. "Ms. Ziegler, sorry, I have matters to report to Mr. Reynolds. If

lip. "Forget

turned and

Lawton closed the door and approached Theodore. "Mr. Reynolds, I've handled it. The police won't find any evidence. They were just here for routine questioning." Theodore took a drag of his cigarette and exhaled slowly, sneering. "I didn't expect he still had the energy to

deal out of it. I heard he's contacted the media to accuse you of hiring a hitman. I think he wants to expose his love child's identity," Lawton said worriedly. Theodore's expression was mocking. "You underestimate him. His