Forbidden Passion

Chapter 691 Uncontrollably Drawn to Her

Phoebe instinctively pulled her hand away from Theodore's arm. But in the next second, Theodore's warm hand covered hers, giving it a gentle pat, like he was trying to calm her down. This little gesture brought the lively vibe back to the banquet hall.

The host of the party, Caroline Gonzalez from Vanguard Magazine, quickly approached, lifting her skirt slightly and smiling warmly. "Mr. Reynolds, welcome! And who is this stunning lady?" Theodore tilted his head a bit, looking at the dazzling Phoebe beside him. "This is Phoebe Ziegler, the head of Superstar Entertainment. Phoebe, meet Caroline Gonzalez, our host for tonight." Phoebe extended her hand to Caroline, greeting her politely, "Hello, Caroline. I've heard so much about you while I was abroad. It's an honor to finally meet you."

Caroline shook hands with Phoebe.

With a warm smile, Caroline said, "Superstar Entertainment has been making waves lately. I've heard of Ms. Ziegler for a long time but never had the chance to meet her. Thanks to Mr. Reynolds for the introduction." Caroline's words were enthusiastic and inclusive, showing her knack for handling such situations.

Phoebe smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, Mr. Reynolds."

Just then, a waiter came over with a tray. Theodore grabbed a glass of champagne and handed it to Phoebe. She took it and thanked him.

Their fingers brushed briefly, like a spark of electricity passing between them.

Phoebe discreetly tightened her grip on the glass, while Theodore glanced at her lightly and took a sip of his red wine.

His Adam's apple moved slightly, hinting at some unspoken restlessness.

Caroline chatted with them for a bit, complimenting Phoebe's makeup and asking if she did it herself. Phoebe shook her head. "It was done by my friend. You might know her. Her name is Cindy." "So, you're the amazing friend Cindy always talks about. No wonder I felt an instant connection with you. Let's add each other on social media."

Caroline pulled out her phone from her clutch and added Phoebe as a friend right there. Someone came over to whisper something to Caroline, and she had to excuse herself to attend to other guests. After Caroline left, Theodore took Phoebe around the room, introducing her to the editors-in-chief of the four major magazines. They also met top executives from various big brands in the country. Phoebe had met these people before, but back then, she was Theodore's chief secretary, and their interactions were just polite nods.

people, so she couldn't just stand

industry. Even though the topics were light, everyone was engaged, and

demeanor while speaking

shone brightly, while Theodore quietly stayed

Theodore would jump in and chat with the others, giving Phoebe a chance to rest before

though everyone was

backing her up, Phoebe scored a ton of business cards. Some reps

a big win for

rubbed her ankle. Theodore, who had been chatting with someone, noticed and quickly walked over. He looked down at her reddened ankle and asked, "What's

her skirt to cover her slender ankle, and said calmly, "It's nothing, just these high heels making my feet sore." Halfway through the banquet,

"If you're

watched the guests mingling. She had to admit, Vanguard Magazine had serious clout in the fashion world, and all the guests were big

this circle would have

in one night. Instead of pushing herself to

of mystery made

Phoebe nodded, "Okay."

Caroline said with a faint smile, "The

honor for Noah to be on the cover of Vanguard Magazine.

a sweet

offer was all thanks to Theodore's influence, but she