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?"

she was indeed unharmed. Only then did he fully relax. "I'm glad you're okay. I rushed over here, afraid he might have..." "What are you 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.

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 to

knew that Bishop's reappearance would push the fragile truce between

reckless smoking indicated that Theodore hadn't had a good time with Phoebe. "Mr. Reynolds, Bishop

Bishop staggering out of the lobby. He raised

Phoebe had given him was incredibly effective. He had

earlier poise. As he stumbled out of the Empire State Building, he

was knocked out with a

his cigarette butt and got into the front seat of the black Maybach. Lowering the car window, Theodore, who was standing outside, instructed Lawton. "Lawton, leave

"Yes, Mr. Reynolds."

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

the floor-to-ceiling window. Sunlight poured over her, but it couldn't dispel the chill inside her. Even though she had dealt with Bishop, the fear of him still lingered. She rubbed her temples. A knock came from behind her. "Come

the solitary figure by the window. "Ms.

Phoebe said, "I know."

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

"Just now."

"I understand."

her phone and dialed a number she knew by heart. It rang

Do you miss me?" Theodore's slightly teasing voice came through, sounding especially deep, perhaps because of the distance. Phoebe said with a sneer, "Let your

won't let anyone hurt