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?"

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

her head away, refusing to look at Theodore. "How noble of me, to have you remember to say sorry after all these years. Mr. Reynolds, I'm very busy and have no time to entertain you. Please leave." With that, Phoebe went back

a self-mocking smile appeared on Theodore's handsome face. He knew that Bishop's reappearance would push the fragile truce between him and Phoebe back into a deadlock. Theodore closed his eyes

feet. This reckless smoking indicated that Theodore

Bishop staggering out of the lobby. He raised

effective. He

now, Bishop had lost all his earlier poise. As he stumbled out of the Empire State Building, he was suddenly

he was knocked

as Bishop was tossed into the trunk like a dead pig. He leisurely flicked away his cigarette butt and got into the front

"Yes, Mr. Reynolds."

window rolled up, and the convoy drove off, disappearing down the

dispel the chill inside her. Even though she had dealt with Bishop, the fear of him

by the window. "Ms. Ziegler, Bishop was knocked out

Phoebe said, "I know."

glare at everyone coming in and out, making it very inconvenient for the

"Just now."

"I understand."

phone and dialed a number she knew by heart.

left, 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.

you, Phoebe. Don't be afraid; I won't let anyone hurt you again." Theodore's voice was filled