Forbidden Passion

Chapter 359 You Are Not Important!

The autumn wind had a chill, lifting the hem of Phoebe's dress. Her clothes fluttered, making her look a bit frail in the autumn scenery.

Hank said, "Mr. Reynolds is the financier. This is our crew's fault, and we won't dodge responsibility. But filming has started, and delays cost money, so forget the equipment and labor. The actors have tight schedules." Phoebe nodded.

Hank, unsure of her reaction, said awkwardly, "Ms. Ziegler, honestly, Miss Fitzroy isn't fit for filming. She hasn't nailed a single scene in the past two weeks, and the other actors are complaining."

"Mr. Black, the first movie I ever watched, was directed by you. I grew up on your films and respected you greatly," Phoebe suddenly interrupted, using a respectful tone.

Hank pressed his lips together, realizing Phoebe's sudden coldness was due to his earlier comments.

Phoebe looked Hank straight in the eye and said, "I've heard you can turn a nobody into a star, Mr. Black. We sent Miss Fitzroy to you, hoping you'd make her popular. Are you saying you can't?" For the first time, Hank felt intimidated by Phoebe's gaze. He said, "That's not what I meant. I just..."

"I get it, Mr. Black. But as long as Miss Fitzroy is here, the investment stays. If she's not, the investment goes," Phoebe said, then walked away briskly.

Hank stood frozen, staring at Phoebe's retreating figure. Her commanding presence matched the female supporting role he was looking for, surprising and delighting him.

If only Phoebe would enter the entertainment industry.

Phoebe asked the nurse where Vanessa was and took the elevator upstairs. Outside the room, David and others stood up to greet her.

Phoebe waved her hand. "David, stay. The rest of you can go back."

the

open and entered. Theodore stood by the window, lost in thought, his

the still-unconscious Vanessa with

taking turns lying in it. Her gaze fell on Vanessa's

from her internal injuries, her

over slowly, and stopped two steps behind him.

you in a hurry to

frowned. "What

film. Are you uncomfortable with that? If you were, why didn't you say so earlier instead of sabotaging her behind the scenes?" "Theodore!" Phoebe took a deep breath, glaring

you curse at me? You've got some nerve!" Phoebe tried to push him

careful and not fall from the wire, but I didn't sabotage her. I'm human, not

Theodore glared at

openly. If I wanted to suppress her, I have plenty of ways. I

"You!" Theodore was livid.

enraged, stared at him. "Why would I want to suppress her? Because of you? Mr. Reynolds, you're not important enough for me to deal with a rival." Theodore's temples throbbed with anger. He tightened his grip, watching her face turn red from

pushed her away. Phoebe, in high heels,

out to help her but then stood there

buttocks, numbing her nerves. She heard Theodore, suppressing his anger, say, "Get

back tears. She propped herself

punched the glass, shattering it like

the wall,