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.

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

four years, spending every day together, but it still couldn't compare to the trust

turned, and stormed out. As she opened the office door, she caught a

against the desk, watching Phoebe's figure

have evidence,

Vanessa really

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

days. Bishop had gone bankrupt overnight and was now drowning in debt, billions of dollars deep. Bishop had fallen

He was really fragile!

and super capable. No

trying to outsmart someone like Theodore?

down the corridor. He was rocking

said, her voice dripping

a fruit basket, walked up to her and asked gently, "How's Sophia been these past

in pain at night. She'll be thrilled to see you," Vanessa said, barely able

skinnier and worse off than

stay upbeat and chatted with Theodore for a bit. He didn't stick around long and left after a few

dull thud with

to look at her. "Vanessa, do you

off guard and said, "Yeah, he's Ruby's boyfriend.

"You said Donovan is Ruby's

know? They've been dating for a few months now. Ruby's crazy about him. I heard they were even talking about getting hitched." Vanessa sighed heavily, like she regretted Donovan's untimely death and the

"Vanessa, be straight with me, did you have anything to do with Donovan's

eyes widened in shock, looking at him with hurt and innocence. "Theodore, it's one thing for Ms. Ziegler to suspect me, but how could you doubt