Forbidden Passion

Chapter 704 A Down-and-Out Dog

Lori sidled up to her, sharing her indignation as she said, "Ms. Ziegler, do you know him from before? Why did you ask me to put laxatives in his coffee?"

Phoebe didn't explain. She said, "Have someone keep an eye on him. When he comes out of the restroom, escort him out and make sure he never enters Superstar Entertainment again." "You taught him a lesson today; he won't dare come back." Lori didn't press further. It was better not to pry into Phoebe's personal matters.

Phoebe patted her on the shoulder, saying, "Good job. I'll have the finance department give you a raise."

Lori's eyes lit up, filled with dollar signs as she said, "Thank you, Ms. Ziegler!"

Before she could finish her sentence, a flurry of footsteps echoed down the hallway. Lori and Phoebe turned to look. The next second, Phoebe was enveloped in an embrace. Phoebe's hands stiffened at her sides as Theodore held her tightly, so tightly it felt like he wanted to merge her into his body, making it hard for her to breathe.

"Thank God you're okay," Theodore's deep, trembling voice came from beside her ear. His chin brushed against her shoulder before he buried his face in her neck. Phoebe's scalp tingled instantly. Like a cat with its fur standing on end, she pushed Theodore away forcefully. When one shove didn't work, she pushed again. Feeling her resistance, Theodore reluctantly let go and stepped back, creating some distance.

Seeing Phoebe standing there unharmed, Theodore's anxious heart finally settled back into place. He resumed his usual aloof demeanor.

Theodore said with concern, "I heard Bishop came to see you."

Phoebe squinted at the bodyguards behind Theodore and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Mr. Reynolds, why did you bring so many people to my company?" Theodore glanced back, and the bodyguards immediately disappeared from sight. He turned back to Phoebe and said with anxiety, "He didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Phoebe stubbornly replied, "He's just a disheartened person. What could he possibly do to me?"

afraid of, Mr. Reynolds?" Phoebe coldly interrupted Theodore. "If you had finished him off back then, he wouldn't have been desperate enough to kidnap me." Theodore felt a pang in his heart. It was indeed his fault for pushing Bishop

head away, refusing to look at Theodore. "How noble of me, to have you remember to say sorry after all these years. Mr.

reappearance would push the fragile truce between him and Phoebe back into a deadlock.

of cigarette butts quickly accumulating at his feet. This reckless smoking indicated that Theodore hadn't had a

up to see Bishop staggering out of the lobby. He raised his hand, signaling the bodyguards to take

him was incredibly effective. He had spent two hours in the restroom, nearly passing out

As he stumbled out of the Empire State Building, he was

he was

into the front seat of the black Maybach. Lowering the car window, Theodore, who was standing outside,

"Yes, Mr. Reynolds."

convoy drove off, disappearing down the

though she had dealt with Bishop,

over to the solitary figure by the window. "Ms. Ziegler, Bishop was knocked out and taken away by Mr.

Phoebe said, "I know."

our company entrance. They glare at everyone coming in and out, making it very inconvenient for the staff." Lori

"Just now."

"I understand."

out her phone and dialed a number she knew by

and you're already calling me. Do you miss me?" Theodore's slightly teasing voice came through, sounding especially deep, perhaps because of the distance. Phoebe said with

Don't be afraid; I won't let anyone hurt you again."