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

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

retracted her hand, looking serious. "I didn't

Carol was speechless.

Phoebe's serious expression, Carol almost believed her. But after working

"What did Mr. Reynolds do to bring the police here? I

I be standing here

if it's true, but

shocked. "Where did you hear

with 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 in the hospital. Do you think

hadn't been to the office for two days and was caught off guard by

stared at the CEO's office door, lost

had known about Bishop for a while. They had crossed paths because of her, but Theodore hadn't acted, meaning he didn't see

Bishop's accident, it must be because

Phoebe back to reality. She saw the CEO's

officers to the elevator, watched it descend,

Phoebe called out.

I have matters to report to Mr. Reynolds. If

"Forget it. I'm

turned and

elevator before entering the CEO's office. Theodore stood by the 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 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 stir things up. We

a big 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