Forbidden Passion

Chapter 679 Theodore Had No Intention of Making Things Difficult for Her

Hank clapped his hands and laughed, "Ms. Ziegler, I like your style, but I've already got someone for this role."

Phoebe stayed calm, "Patrick's booked solid until the year after next. He can't take on Nicholas."

Last night, when Cindy came over to Phoebe's for dinner, they ended up chatting about the entertainment industry and the casting for "Ice and Fire." Word was, Hank had been talking to Patrick's team, trying to get him to play Nicholas, but Patrick wasn't taking any new movies.

This was insider info even Hank didn't know.

Hank grinned, "Looks like you did your homework."

"Hank, your movies always kill it at the box office. What you really need is to create another star like Patrick, right?"

"Ms. Ziegler, you sure know how to talk." Hank turned to Theodore with a helpless look, "Mr. Reynolds, you're the investor. You decide who plays Nicholas." Phoebe pressed her lips together and looked up at Theodore. Under the bright lights, his gaze was unreadable, making it hard for Phoebe to figure him out.

Wesley looked at Theodore nervously, while Phoebe spoke up, "Mr. Reynolds, I apologize for any offense caused earlier."

Theodore leaned back in his chair, squinting at Phoebe.

Phoebe was really adaptable. When she despised him, she could curse him out, making him feel bad for days. Now that she needed something from him, she immediately changed her tune.

"Ms. Ziegler, are you really sincere?" he said lazily, looking like he was trying to make things difficult for Phoebe.

stood up abruptly and spoke

just their way of flirting. But Wesley was about to get himself into trouble without understanding the situation. Hank interrupted Wesley and said, "Sit down. Mr. Reynolds wouldn't want

as he said,

still very worried, keeping a close eye

Theodore, saying, "Mr. Reynolds, what do I need to do to show

then raised his hand to call over a waiter. He whispered a few words to the waiter, who

waiter returned with a tray

with the drink, the role of Nicholas is yours. A one-in-three chance, do you want to take it?" Phoebe stared at the three colorful glasses. The liquid inside looked identical, making it impossible to distinguish

challenge. Theodore had given her a chance, and

Phoebe said, "Alright!"

her, widened his eyes in surprise. He nervously clutched his pants. It was the first time he had seen someone get

trying to gauge his reaction. However, he showed no reaction at all. Gritting her

Wesley asked anxiously, "Ms. Ziegler, what

and said, "It's flavored

spinning her around, "Ms. Ziegler, thank you! You're my

and had been down for half a day. He didn't expect things to turn around in the evening, landing him a lead role. Phoebe was dizzy from being spun around, and the soda spilled all over Wesley. Wesley was ecstatic,

her mood lifted by Wesley's genuine joy, "Don't just thank me, thank Mr. Reynolds and Hank for giving you this opportunity." Wesley quickly thanked Theodore and Hank. Seeing Wesley's simple-mindedness, Hank joked that

lightened up

was about to take the opportunity to sit back down when Theodore pulled out the chair next to him,

together, meeting Theodore's gaze. She couldn't bring herself to burn bridges just yet. Besides,

result, she had no choice