Forbidden Passion

Chapter 437 Neglected Husband

In the crowd, an old employee scoffed, "You can tell it's a newbie talking. They've been living together forever, right?" "No way!"

"Years ago, someone saw Ms. Ziegler leaving Mr. Reynolds' house. It's no secret. I'm more curious if she is really marrying into a rich family." "Yeah, me too. If she does, she'll be living the high life."

"I'm so jealous."

"Get her looks and talent first before you start envying. Come on, the elevator's here. Do you want this month's perfect attendance bonus or not?"

No one felt like gossiping anymore; they all crammed into the elevator, not wanting to miss out on the bonus.

The elevator reached the top floor, and Lawton was waiting with the secretarial team. As the doors opened and they saw Phoebe, they set off party poppers. With a loud bang, streamers floated down, covering Phoebe and Theodore.

Carol was the first to speak, "Welcome back to the secretarial department, Ms. Ziegler. Let's give her a warm round of applause."

Everyone clapped enthusiastically. Phoebe hadn't expected this and didn't know whether to be serious or laugh.

Phoebe greeted, "Thank you."

Lawton came over with several boxes and said, "Ms. Ziegler, these are gifts from the president's office staff. Please accept them!"

Theodore, covered in streamers, saw everyone had prepared gifts for Phoebe and pretended to be jealous. He remarked, "How come no one prepared anything for me?"

Everyone looked at each other, and Carol, quick-witted, handed him a bouquet of sunflowers she was holding. She said, "Mr. Reynolds, you can hold this bouquet for Ms. Ziegler to balance things out." Theodore pointed at Carol but still took the flowers. He then took the gift boxes from Lawton and said, "Alright, everyone knows each other. No need for all this formality."

The crowd immediately dispersed.

and said with a smile, "Let's go,

and asked, "I

towards the president's office. Phoebe, skeptical, followed him in and saw a transparent

a crystal

"I'll be working here from now

the desk, took her hand, and

frowned, unsure of Theodore's intentions in placing her office

to monitor her closely, not letting her out of

onto the office chair. He explained, "This is a custom office chair from a famousPheladelfia designer, made especially for you. Is it comfortable?" The chair was indeed comfortable, but Phoebe didn't understand why Theodore was

and finally voiced

leaned against the desk and

my office from the secretarial desk to the president's office?" Theodore

by my side and don't think about

really wanted to leave, you couldn't

and warned, "Phoebe, it's your first day back. Don't anger me, or you'll

'A leopard never changes its spots. Just because it's calm for a few

his hand away and said, "I need to work now.

Theodore was speechless.

were busy all day. Phoebe was getting reacquainted with her tasks. During her hospital stay, Theodore had fallen behind on a lot of work. He had meetings to attend and executives to talk to. Even though they were in the same office, they didn't see much of each other. Phoebe was glad not to spend the

arranged a welcome party for Phoebe. Not wanting to return

long after Phoebe left, Theodore finally managed to break free from his pile of work. Returning to the office, he

called Lawton in and asked,

a moment, then remembered, "Carol and the others arranged a dinner for Mrs. Reynolds. They probably went to eat

did this happen? Why didn't

since Phoebe had run away from home, Theodore felt uneasy whenever he couldn't see her. He thought keeping her under his