Forbidden Passion

Chapter 582 Did You Kill Donovan

Theodore saw Phoebe's face, totally wrecked. He got up, strolled around the desk, and pulled her into a bear hug, like he was trying to merge their bodies, his grip tight as hell. "Phoebe, I'm so sorry. I never thought Bishop would mess with Donovan, let alone get him killed," Theodore said, his voice heavy with guilt.

"He killed Donovan. No way I'm letting him walk free," Theodore added, his voice hard as steel.

Phoebe shook her head. "It wasn't him."

Theodore's brow furrowed. "If it wasn't him, then who?"

"Donovan was taken out by Vanessa." Phoebe looked up, her eyes blazing with pure hatred. She had planned to gather more dirt before spilling the beans to Theodore, but she couldn't hold it in any longer. Theodore looked shocked and said in a low voice, "Phoebe, why would Vanessa kill Donovan? They had no beef."

Phoebe explained, "I don't know why she did it, but before Donovan's accident, he took his car in for maintenance. She hit up the auto shop during that time and paid off a mechanic. After Donovan's accident, that mechanic bailed. His coworkers said he got a chunk of cash to go back and get hitched."

Theodore's brow furrowed deeper. In his mind, Vanessa was sweet and wouldn't hurt a fly. How could she kill someone?

He asked, "Got any proof?"

Phoebe knew he was skeptical. She pulled out her phone, opened a saved photo, and showed it to Theodore.

Phoebe said, "A private detective sent me this. The timestamp matches when Donovan took his car in."

Theodore stared at the photo on the phone. It was outside the auto shop, but the Vanessa he knew was all sunshine and rainbows. He couldn't wrap his head around her being a killer. "Maybe it's just a coincidence. She might've just been passing by," Theodore suggested.

Phoebe lowered her arm, feeling crushed. She knew Theodore had blind faith in Vanessa, so when she found the clue, she hadn't even thought of telling him.

Now, the facts proved her right.

felt a storm of pain, anger, and helplessness. Theodore

four years, spending every day together, but it still couldn't compare to the trust and feelings Theodore had for Vanessa, whom he'd known for over a

Theodore away, turned, and stormed out. As she opened the office door, she caught a glimpse of someone scurrying away. She didn't have the

the desk, watching Phoebe's figure

didn't have evidence, Phoebe wouldn't accuse anyone

really be

for maintenance. The brake pads were probably messed with then. You need

down in the past few days. Bishop had gone bankrupt overnight and

He was really fragile!

decisive, and super capable.

someone like Theodore? That was a whole different

striding down the corridor. He was rocking a black coat, looking all elegant and suave. Vanessa's eyes lit

you're here," she said, her voice

up to her and asked gently,

been eating less and wakes up in pain at night. She'll be thrilled to see you," Vanessa said, barely

basket. Sophia looked even skinnier and worse

a bit. He didn't stick

making a dull thud with each step, adding to her

corridor, Theodore turned to look at

said, "Yeah, he's Ruby's boyfriend. I've met him a few times. He's really good

"You said Donovan is Ruby's

even talking about getting hitched." Vanessa sighed heavily, like she regretted Donovan's untimely death and the end of his relationship

intense. "Vanessa, be straight with

hurt and innocence. "Theodore, it's one thing for