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."

come over after work. Let's not leave

Phoebe was speechless.

work, Theodore had to hit up the tailor to grab their custom

heard only the rich and famous live here, even some celebs. Ms. Ziegler, do you bump into celebs

and replied,

roof, and now you can't even buy a unit. How'd you

looks and followed Phoebe into a building. They

access, one unit per

was decked out

the entrance had everyone in

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

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. I've seen this sofa in magazines; it costs a fortune," a

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

Ollie chilling on it. "Ms.

suddenly remembered something. A few days ago, Theodore showed up at the office with cat hair on his coat. 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

it, and it looked like he was flexing his

playing with Ollie using a cat teaser. Phoebe moved the

milling around the living room, too shy 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."

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

the food to the

and said, "If we cook here, the smell's gonna be strong and hard to get rid of. Will Mr. Reynolds

could finish, someone else nudged them. Realizing their slip-up, they quickly shut up and looked nervously