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."

cleared her throat. "How would

office disheveled multiple times? Mr. Reynolds really

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

Carol was speechless.

working together for over three years,

did Mr. Reynolds do to bring

be standing

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

"Where did

ago, some employees saw Brandon having a private meal with the love child but didn't dare to spread it. I heard the love child had a car accident a few

to the office for two days and was caught off guard by the

at the CEO's

while. They had crossed paths because of her, but Theodore hadn't

be because Bishop

snapped Phoebe back to reality. She saw the CEO's office door open, and Lawton was escorting the officers out.

the elevator,

Brown," Phoebe called out. "Can

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

lip. "Forget it. I'm not

turned and

window, a cigarette between his fingers, looking cold and indifferent. Lawton closed the door and approached Theodore. "Mr. Reynolds, I've handled it. The police won't find any evidence. They were

hitman. I think he wants to expose