Forbidden Passion

Chapter 689 Neither Close Nor Distant

Phoebe stood in front of the gown, her phone buzzing non-stop in her bag. She picked it up and, no surprise, it was Theodore. With a slight smile, Theodore asked, "Do you like the gown?"

Phoebe glanced at the dazzling dress, the morning sun making the diamonds sparkle like crazy.

She replied, "Mr. Reynolds, since it's a gift from you, how could I not like it?"

Theodore chuckled at her formal tone, "If you don't like it, I can have Lawton send over a few more options. How about that?"

Phoebe quickly said, "No need, I really like it."

Getting Theodore to sweet-talk her even once was already a win in her book.

Phoebe didn't want Theodore showing up at the office and becoming the latest gossip.

Theodore laughed softly, "See you this afternoon then."

After hanging up, Phoebe stood there for a moment until Lori knocked and came in. She then casually sat back at her desk, pretending to be busy with documents. Lori walked in, almost blinded by the gown's diamonds.

Lori said enviously, "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Reynolds is so generous. I just checked, this gown is worth a million dollars, designed by some hot new foreign designer."

A million-dollar gown, and it was the first time Lori had been this close to one.

Phoebe stayed cool.

"Ms. Ziegler, why aren't you surprised at all?" Lori continued.

"If you stick around the entertainment industry long enough, you'll be as chill as I am." Phoebe had seen it all while tagging along with Theodore.

During her two years abroad, every haute couture gown she borrowed for the red carpet was worth at least a million dollars, so she eventually stopped being surprised by them.

from her. Even if she hadn't seen much of the

from the gown to updating

Phoebe made a few requests, which Lori quickly noted down and

flew by

afternoon, Cindy showed up

was about to pull out dual guns and start shooting. Until

voice totally clashed

caught by the neck, quickly

hanging up, the receptionist respectfully led Cindy to Phoebe's office, pointing out that Phoebe was inside. Cindy then pushed the door open and walked

work and stood up to greet her, "With that outfit, did you just

past two years, catching

had gotten in with the makeup artists at the shows and picked up a lot

almost didn't make it back to

way. I'm the only one who can

next to Cindy and started

squinted comfortably and glanced at the gown hanging like a display piece, saying, "Who picked this gown?

Phoebe said flatly, "Theodore."

against Phoebe's shoulder, sat up straight like a startled cat

a questioning tone, "Why did he give you a

gently. Cindy immediately lost her strength and

massage that she was tingling from head to toe,

Phoebe pursed her lips.

turned her head to look

be a disaster. It's best to keep a respectful distance," Phoebe said. Cindy sat up and looked at her seriously, "What are you afraid

Phoebe sighed.

had completely let go,

current attitude of being neither close