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.

Phoebe's calm face and thought she should learn from her. Even if she hadn't seen much of the world, she shouldn't let

the gown

few requests, which Lori quickly noted

whole day flew by

afternoon, Cindy showed up

wearing sunglasses, looking like she meant business. If it weren't for the makeup case, the receptionist might've thought Cindy was about to pull out dual guns and start shooting. Until Cindy, all relaxed, leaned against the front desk and asked, "Where's Ms. Ziegler's

soft voice totally clashed with

like a cat caught by the neck, quickly called

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

her work and stood up to greet her, "With that outfit, did you just come from a fashion

Caneda for the past two years, catching shows whenever she had free

the makeup artists at the shows and picked up

today, and I got called in to cover. I almost didn't make it back to do your makeup." "If you really couldn't make it, it's okay. We have makeup artists at the company." Phoebe poured Cindy a

only one who can

Cindy and started

and glanced at the gown hanging like a display

Phoebe said flatly, "Theodore."

shoulder, sat up straight like a startled cat upon

said in a questioning tone, "Why did he give

to face away from her and continued to massage gently. Cindy immediately lost her strength and slumped back onto

to

Phoebe pursed her lips.

turned her head to look at her

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

Phoebe sighed.

didn't understand Theodore's character. If Theodore had completely let go,

current attitude of being neither close nor distant made Phoebe