Forbidden Passion

Chapter 626 He Changed His Perfume

Mary was chillin' on the couch, the big boss of Extraordinary Entertainments. She took the chance while the host was yappin' on stage to slide over to Phoebe.

"Hey, Ms. Ziegler, long time no see! That farewell concert the other night was lit. I heard Noah snagged a million new followers," Mary whispered.

Phoebe had tried to get Mary to manage Vanessa back in the day, but Mary had turned her down. After a year off, Mary got scooped up by Extraordinary Entertainments with a fat paycheck to be their artist director. Mary was rockin' a long gray dress and a blingy snake-shaped diamond necklace that sparkled under the lights.

Phoebe grinned and shook Mary's hand. "Yeah, it's been a minute. I was gonna hit you up last year, but then I heard you joined Extraordinary Entertainments. Bummed me out for a while."

"Ms. Ziegler, you're too kind. It's the first time a gorgeous lady like you has fought over me. I'm flattered," Mary joked.

Phoebe chuckled. "You're a rare gem, Ms. Watson. Not just a pretty face but crazy talented too. Every smart entertainment boss would want you."

Mary blushed a bit at the compliment. "Ms. Ziegler, you sure know how to make a girl feel special."

After some sweet talk, Mary got down to business. "By the way, Extraordinary Entertainments's teaming up with Kedora for a reality show about local cultural heritage. Think Noah would be down?" Phoebe had heard the buzz. She was at the banquet to chat with Mary about it.

"Noah's got some free time, but I need to see who else you're bringing on board," Phoebe said, all business.

Noah had been killing it the past couple of years, but leading a new show was still a big deal. It'd be best if there were other big names, so it wasn't all on Noah.

The stage lights shifted, making Phoebe's eyes sparkle. Patrick, sitting in the front row, suddenly turned around.

for a few seconds before she shifted her gaze to the back of Theodore's head, who was next to Patrick. Theodore's hair

Kedora, she knew she'd bump into Theodore eventually,

back, one hand on the couch, and teased, "What big plans are you two lovely ladies

such a joker. Would our projects even interest

project sounds right up my alley," Patrick

having his name attached

talented star

next. Do you really have time for this reality show?" Phoebe's voice was

sitting in the front row, kept his eyes on the stage. The lights played on his handsome

show for a change sounds dope. Ms. Ziegler, you cool with that?" Patrick asked, his eyes twinkling with

messing around. "Of course, I don't mind. It'd be awesome

hard to keep her excitement in check. "Patrick, it's a deal then. I'll hit up your agent later.

Patrick smirked, "consider it my welcome gift for Ms.

was doing this for Phoebe. She couldn't

Patrick," she said,

turned slightly, giving Theodore a playful look. He was curious

off that aloof vibe. He glanced at Phoebe, the lights casting

down, smiling calmly. "Mr. Reynolds, nice to

studied her perfect smile, like she'd practiced it a million times. It was flawless

tossing a cold remark to Patrick,

handed over a reality show debut, and Theodore didn't even care. Fine, there'd be a time when Theodore would regret it. Sandra, sitting next to him, looked between Theodore