Forbidden Passion

Phoebe returned to the Empire State Building. As soon as she stepped into the company, she felt the atmosphere was strange. She frowned and walked towards her office. Lori approached her and whispered, "Ms. Ziegler, there's someone in the reception room looking for you."

"Who is it?"

"Miss Reynolds, the director from Queen Entertainment. She's been here for two days in a row and has quite a temper." Lori pursed her lips, clearly unimpressed by the visitor. Phoebe paused for a moment. What did Madison want from her?

Seeing Phoebe's unusual expression, Lori quickly asked, "Ms. Ziegler, is everything alright? If you'd prefer not to see her, I can ask security to escort her out." "Forget it, bring her to my office." Phoebe pushed the door open and walked into her office.

Her office was simple and elegant, with bright lighting. Looking out the window, skyscrapers filled the view.

Phoebe had just put down her bag when the office door was forcefully pushed open, slamming against the wall. She turned around to see Madison striding in.

Seeing Madison, Phoebe was momentarily dazed, almost thinking she saw her former self, especially since Madison's style had changed so much, almost perfectly replicating her own from years ago.

In her daze, Madison had already walked up to her. "Phoebe, I thought you were avoiding me."

"What makes you think that?" Phoebe looked at her indifferently. Their relationship had always been strained, worse than that of strangers.

Madison eyed Phoebe critically.

A flash of jealousy crossed Madison's eyes. "It seems you've been doing well these past three years. I heard you got in with Venture Capital Firm and have been busy pleasing their boss behind the scenes." Phoebe sat down in her chair, raising an eyebrow at Madison. "Miss Reynolds, it's been a few years, and you still have quite the potty mouth. Interestingly, my company just partnered with a mouthwash brand. I'll make sure to send you a case to help with that."

"You!" Madison glared at Phoebe, fuming, but remembering her purpose, she calmed herself. "I'm not here to argue with you. I have something important to discuss." Phoebe raised her hand. "Sit down."

Madison arrogantly sat in the chair beside her, crossed her legs, and stated her purpose. "Did you instigate Theodore to make Queen Entertainment move out of the Reynolds Group building?"

Recently, the news of Queen Entertainment being kicked out of the Reynolds Group building had been rampant. Initially, everyone was watching, but when the Reynolds Group issued a document ordering Queen Entertainment to move out within five days, the tide turned.

In the past two days, the business department had received numerous calls, some to terminate cooperation with Queen Entertainment's artists, and others to halt ongoing negotiations.

Madison realized that without the Reynolds Group's protection, Queen Entertainment was like a crumbling building.

Phoebe narrowed her eyes. "Miss Reynolds, you're giving me too much credit. When Vanessa and I were kidnapped together, Theodore chose to save Vanessa without hesitation."

That incident was a wound in her heart, reopening whenever it was touched.

Madison was choked by Phoebe's words, taking a while to find her voice. "Because of that, Theodore has always felt guilty towards you. As long as you ask, no matter what you request, he will try to make it up to you." Phoebe sneered. "I haven't asked, nor do I need compensation. If this is what you came to discuss, I'm afraid I can't help."

"Phoebe, Queen Entertainment is also your hard work. Are you just going to watch it decline?" Madison said anxiously.

Phoebe replied coldly, "From the day I was transferred from Queen Entertainment, its future had nothing to do with me. Miss Reynolds, instead of arguing with me here, you should think about how to save it." Madison bit her lip. "I can't."

For the past few years, Queen Entertainment had relied on the Reynolds Group for resources. The artists they promoted, despite their good looks, just couldn't become popular.

They finally had one promising artist, Ernest, but after Phoebe returned to the country, he was defeated in the first battle with Superstar Entertainment.

Thinking about it made Madison feel frustrated.

Phoebe spread her hands. "It's your own company. If you can't handle it, how can I, an outsider, help?"

"You can!" Madison said firmly. "You can ask Theodore not to kick Queen Entertainment out of the Reynolds Group building, or at least not make it seem like Queen Entertainment and the Reynolds Group have fallen out." "Miss Reynolds, you're asking for the impossible," Phoebe said coldly.

Madison looked at her. "Phoebe, just one word from you, and Theodore will listen."

"But why should I say it?" Phoebe looked at her indifferently. "Whether Queen Entertainment goes bankrupt has nothing to do with me. Why should I go out of my way?"

Madison's face turned ashen. She regarded Phoebe for a moment before offering a compromise. "If you're willing to help Queen Entertainment, I can give you a ten percent stake in the company."

Phoebe was taken aback. "Do you have the authority to make that decision?"

She recalled that after her reassignment to the secretary's office, Theodore had transferred ownership of Queen Entertainment to Vanessa. All the company shares were under Vanessa's control. "I'll go back and convince Ms. Fitzroy."

Phoebe looked at her quietly for a moment and said, "Come back when you can demonstrate genuine sincerity. Please leave now."

Seeing Phoebe's attitude soften, Madison thought there was a chance. She stood up. "I'll convince Ms. Fitzroy as soon as possible, but I also hope you can put aside past grievances and help Queen Entertainment." Phoebe didn't want to give her any unrealistic promises. "Convince Vanessa first."

Madison turned to leave, but with her hand on the doorknob, she turned back. "Phoebe, will you and Theodore remarry?"noveldrama

Phoebe frowned and looked up at her. "What do you think?"

Madison tilted her head and said, "With your personality, you insisted on divorce back then, so you probably don't plan to reconcile. Honestly, I don't care who you're with, as long as it's not Edward." Phoebe found it amusing. "Madison, I've always thought you were quite something."

Madison frowned. "What do you mean?"

"You always see me as a rival and target me everywhere, but you never focus on Edward. If you'd put some energy into winning him over, you might have had kids by now."

Madison clenched her jaw. "Do you think I haven't tried? But his eyes and heart are only for you. Honestly, I really hate you for that."