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."

sighed. "We'll come over after work. Let's not

Phoebe was speechless.

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

said, "I heard only the rich and famous live here, even some celebs. Ms. Ziegler,

smiled and replied,

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

knowing looks and followed

needed fingerprint access, one unit

The hallway was decked out with Philadelphia handmade sofas, and

the entrance had

her fingerprint to open the door and changed into slippers at the entrance. "We don't have extra slippers, but there are shoe

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 colleague said, touching the

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

tree and spotted Ollie

hair matched. "Yeah, just got him. His name's Ollie, but he's kinda shy. Watch out,

it, and it

moved the food

milling around the living room, too shy to venture further. Two of them saw Phoebe carrying food and quickly jumped in to help. Phoebe

Carol replied, "Got it."

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

all the food

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

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