Forbidden Passion

Chapter 486 Forced Love

Theodore raised an eyebrow and gave Phoebe a sly look. "You cool with this?"

Phoebe bit her lip. She wasn't really bothered, but she knew Carol and the gang would totally lose it if they found out she and Theodore were hitched. "They're gonna flip out," Phoebe said.

Theodore's grin turned wicked. "Can't wait to see their faces."

To everyone else, Phoebe was merely seen as his secret lover. Revealing the truth that she was, in fact, his wife would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the office. Theodore suggested eagerly, "Let's do it tonight."

Phoebe was at loss, asking, "Seriously?"

Even if they were gonna have Carol and the others over, it didn't need to be so last-minute. However, the determined look on Theodore's face made it clear that he wasn't playing around.

"We just clocked out. Isn't this kinda rushed? We gotta get stuff ready for the guests," Phoebe said.

Theodore snapped his fingers. "You invite 'em, I'll handle the rest. Trust me, I won't make you look bad."

Phoebe was speechless. Seeing Theodore so pumped, she had no choice but to turn and leave.

When Carol heard Phoebe was inviting the secretarial crew over for the holiday, she couldn't believe her ears. "Wait, didn't you just mention you wanted to enjoy some peace and quiet?" Carol asked, perplexed. Phoebe forced a smile. "Changed my mind. I'm into the whole lively vibe now. Let's all head over after work."

Carol had mentioned it offhand before, not expecting Phoebe to actually go for it. Nervously, Carol asked, "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Reynolds won't be there, right?"

Phoebe replied, "Nah, he's meeting Patrick for a small get-together. He shouldn't be back. Chill."

a relief," Carol sighed. "We'll come over after work.

Phoebe was speechless.

up the tailor to grab their custom

the complex, a colleague exaggeratedly said, "I heard only the rich and famous live here, even some celebs.

smiled and replied, "Not

some big award. Prices went through the roof, and now you can't even buy a unit. How'd you score a place here, Ms. Ziegler?" another colleague asked, curious. Phoebe rubbed her nose and said,

the group exchanged knowing looks and followed Phoebe into a building.

elevator needed fingerprint access, one unit

The hallway was decked out with Philadelphia handmade

entrance had

to open the door and changed into slippers at the entrance. "We don't

mistress. Even if they weren't thrilled about it, they wouldn't walk in with their shoes on. They took the shoe covers and stepped into the apartment, immediately wowed by the interior decor. "Wow, Ms. Ziegler, your place is stunning.

real deal?" another colleague asked, pointing to a painting on the

wandered over to the cat tree and spotted Ollie chilling on it. "Ms. Ziegler,

Now, seeing the cat, she realized the hair matched. "Yeah, just got him. His name's Ollie, but he's kinda shy. Watch out, he might scratch," Phoebe warned as she headed into the kitchen and saw Yves busy

handle it, and it looked like he was flexing his

a cat teaser. Phoebe moved the food to the

to venture further. Two of them saw Phoebe carrying food and quickly jumped in to help. Phoebe said, "Carol, keep an eye on Ollie. Don't let him

Carol replied, "Got it."

food. Seeing the sashimi, they said, "Ms. Ziegler, this is way too fancy. Sashimi's

all the food to

we cook here, the smell's gonna be strong

shut up and looked nervously at Phoebe. Phoebe stayed cool. "It's fine.