Forbidden Passion

Chapter 569 Phoebe Investigated the Truth

Phoebe ditched work. She had too many questions buzzing in her head, and until she got some answers, there was no way she'd get any sleep.

She left the Golden Apartment and grabbed a cab to Venture Capital Firm. This place was smack dab in the middle of Kedora's famous financial street, with a skyscraper that screamed modern and high-tech. As soon as she walked in, the receptionist stopped her.

"Hey there, who are you here to see?"

Phoebe handed over a business card. "I'm Mr. Reynolds' chief secretary from the Reynolds Group. I need to see Mr. Douglas. Can you let him know?"

The receptionist glanced at the card, then at Phoebe, and picked up the phone to call the president's secretary. After a quick chat, she waved Phoebe through.

Phoebe took the elevator to the top floor. Milton's secretary was already waiting for her when she stepped out.

"Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Douglas is in a meeting. He asked me to bring you to his office to wait. He'll be with you as soon as he's done."

Phoebe nodded, "Thanks."

"You're welcome, Ms. Ziegler. This way, please!" The secretary led her to Milton's office, which was decked out in pure luxury. Phoebe sank into a custom-made Philadelphia leather sofa, and an assistant brought in coffee, setting it down in front of her.

She noticed the cup was a new Hermès product. Even though she was used to the finer things, Milton's level of opulence was next-level. The coffee probably wasn't worth as much as the cup.

Phoebe nodded at the assistant, picked up the cup, and took a sip. "Top-notch coffee, global limited edition. Mr. Douglas sure knows how to live it up."

"In terms of living it up, how could I compare to the top family in Kedora, right, Mrs. Reynolds?" A smooth voice came from the doorway.

to Milton, and then left, looking

an eyebrow, taking in Milton's striking features. Unlike Theodore's straight-laced look, Milton had a bit of a rogue vibe. She put down the cup and

Reynolds, please, sit. Make yourself at home, no need

know you're busy. I wouldn't have come to

had a car accident, and fell into the sea, unfortunately passing away. I'm deeply sorry. Although I only met Mr.

stared at Milton. He was a typical businessman.

tougher to deal

making you drop your guard. Once you

not one for mind games,

banquet that day,

"I really admired Mr. Ziegler's character and talent. I actually wanted to bring him on board at my company, but he turned me down."

were talking about this?" Phoebe

project between the Reynolds Group and my company got canned because Mr. Reynolds asked

do you mean?" Phoebe's hands on her

leaned forward, his arms resting on

wanted to do this, Mrs. Reynolds, you might need to ask Mr. Reynolds himself." Milton winked at Phoebe. Phoebe pressed her lips together, "I don't get it.

"Seems like you and

her face changed slightly, "Whether we've opened up to each other is none

I just think it's a waste. How about you come work for my company, Mrs. Reynolds? I

trying to keep her emotions in check. She couldn't let

wouldn't have left the banquet