Forbidden Passion

Chapter 684 Just for Fun

Two days later, Phoebe snagged a gym membership and some personal training sessions at the gym downstairs. Like most women, Phoebe was all about that strong and fit look. The same afternoon she got the membership, she hit the gym for a workout.

Phoebe was multitasking like a pro-working out, making phone calls. Her personal trainer was this guy named Derek Rivera.

While she was on the phone, Derek kept it low-key. He just showed her the exercises and had her follow along.

Once Phoebe hung up, she took off her Bluetooth headset.

Derek grabbed it with a big smile, "Ms. Ziegler, you're really busy, huh?"

Phoebe gave an apologetic smile, "Sorry, the company's just getting on track, so it's been a bit crazy. What exercise were we on again?"

Derek showed her the move again, and Phoebe followed along.

It had been a while since Phoebe last worked out. Even though Derek had set up a low-intensity recovery session, she was wiped by the end.

Her phone rang again. Phoebe took the Bluetooth headset from Derek, put it on, and answered the call, still catching her breath.

The person on the other end heard her heavy breathing and paused for a few seconds before asking, "Where are you? Why are you out of breath?" Hearing Theodore's voice, Phoebe stopped wiping her sweat and told Derek, "Let's schedule for next time."

"Alright, Ms. Ziegler, see you next time."

Phoebe wiped her sweat as she walked to the locker room, saying casually, "I'm at the gym. What's up, Mr. Reynolds?"

"What are you doing at the gym?" Theodore asked.

Phoebe replied, "Obviously, working out. What else would I be doing, checking out hot guys? If it's not important, I'm gonna hang up."

an ingrate." Theodore's teasing

making her heart feel all weird. "Yeah, I'm an ingrate. What resources are you sending my way today, Mr. Reynolds?" "Will you ignore me if I don't give

I?

chuckled and said, "I'm waiting for you in

could say anything,

Bluetooth headset, wondering why Theodore had shown

clothes, and left the gym with her

through the open office area, a bunch of people peeked out

Makes me feel guilty with all this fat," one slightly chubby girl said enviously before taking a big bite of cake. "But this cake is amazing!" Her colleague next to her rolled their eyes, "You always complain about being fat but can't stop

blissfully. "By the way, Mr. Reynolds sends desserts every day. Is he trying to fatten up Ms. Ziegler so no one else will

more comfortable to hug if she gains some weight," the colleague said, rubbing their chin with

"Get your mind out of the gutter. If Ms. Ziegler knew you were fantasizing about her, she'd fire you." Phoebe walked into her office and saw Theodore lounging on the custom-made

open, Theodore

gaze. When he looked at her so intently, his eyes seemed

paused for a moment, then walked over with her gym bag and

you here. Why didn't you let me know in advance

his lips, his gaze falling on her damp

Her complexion was flawless, with a natural radiance that seemed to glow from

her chin

take her politeness seriously. He glanced at the

no hairdryer,"

to the door, and called Lori over, instructing her

the open door, Lori saw Phoebe's wet hair draped over her shoulders and immediately understood. "The fashion team next door has

leaned against the door,

to do things for you. I pay her a