Forbidden Passion

Chapter 569 Phoebe Investigated the Truth

Phoebe ditched work. She had too many questions buzzing in her head, and until she got some answers, there was no way she'd get any sleep.

She left the Golden Apartment and grabbed a cab to Venture Capital Firm. This place was smack dab in the middle of Kedora's famous financial street, with a skyscraper that screamed modern and high-tech. As soon as she walked in, the receptionist stopped her.

"Hey there, who are you here to see?"

Phoebe handed over a business card. "I'm Mr. Reynolds' chief secretary from the Reynolds Group. I need to see Mr. Douglas. Can you let him know?"

The receptionist glanced at the card, then at Phoebe, and picked up the phone to call the president's secretary. After a quick chat, she waved Phoebe through.

Phoebe took the elevator to the top floor. Milton's secretary was already waiting for her when she stepped out.

"Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Douglas is in a meeting. He asked me to bring you to his office to wait. He'll be with you as soon as he's done."

Phoebe nodded, "Thanks."

"You're welcome, Ms. Ziegler. This way, please!" The secretary led her to Milton's office, which was decked out in pure luxury. Phoebe sank into a custom-made Philadelphia leather sofa, and an assistant brought in coffee, setting it down in front of her.

She noticed the cup was a new Hermès product. Even though she was used to the finer things, Milton's level of opulence was next-level. The coffee probably wasn't worth as much as the cup.

Phoebe nodded at the assistant, picked up the cup, and took a sip. "Top-notch coffee, global limited edition. Mr. Douglas sure knows how to live it up."

"In terms of living it up, how could I compare to the top family in Kedora, right, Mrs. Reynolds?" A smooth voice came from the doorway.

bowed to Milton, and then

taking in Milton's striking features. Unlike Theodore's straight-laced look, Milton had a bit of a rogue vibe. She put down the cup and stood up

"Mrs. Reynolds, please, sit. Make yourself at home, no need for

Douglas, I know you're busy. I wouldn't have come to bother you, but I've got a few questions I need

"I heard Mr. Ziegler left the banquet that night, had a car accident, and fell into the sea, unfortunately passing away. I'm deeply sorry. Although I only met Mr. Ziegler a

a typical businessman. Despite his constant

tougher to deal with than

your guard. Once you trusted him,

was a straightforward guy, not one for mind

Donovan, I won't beat around the bush. I heard that at the banquet that day, you had a private chat with

Mr. Ziegler's character and talent. I actually wanted to bring him on board at my company, but he turned me down."

that night, you were talking

Milton raised a finger and waved it, "You probably don't know yet. The project between the Reynolds Group and my company got canned because

on her lap slowly clenched into

arms resting on his

do this, Mrs. Reynolds, you might need to ask Mr. Reynolds himself." Milton winked at Phoebe. Phoebe pressed her lips

you and Mr. Reynolds haven't really opened up to each other. Even though you're married, he's never fully trusted

"Whether we've opened up

sofa, "True, I just think it's a waste. How about you

her emotions in check. She couldn't let Milton steer the conversation, or her visit

wouldn't have left the banquet in a bad mood.