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.

up abruptly and spoke urgently, "Mr.

saw clearly that Theodore wasn't trying to make Phoebe drink; it was just their way of flirting. But Wesley was about to get himself

as he

still very worried, keeping a

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

over a waiter. He whispered

a tray holding three glasses, each

said in a playful tone, "There are three glasses, but only one of them contains a drink. Ms. Ziegler, if you pick the one with the drink, the role of Nicholas is yours. A one-in-three

chance, and it wasn't her style to give

Phoebe said, "Alright!"

his pants. It was the first time he had seen

eye, trying to gauge his reaction. However, he showed no reaction at all. Gritting her teeth, she picked up the glass in

asked

swallowed it and said, "It's flavored

her around, "Ms. Ziegler, thank you!

darkening beside him. He was still immersed in the joy of getting one of the lead roles. Originally, he had missed out on the role of Diego 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, not caring at all, and continued spinning her

happy. I'm sorry if I offended you." Phoebe waved her hand, 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 he was worried Wesley would play

lightened

when Theodore pulled out the chair next to him, clearly indicating

just yet. Besides, the contract wasn't

a result, she had no choice but to sit next