Forbidden Passion

Chapter 585 Suspecting Him

Theodore leaned back, rubbing his chin like he was deep in thought. He didn't seem too rattled by the news. "Has Vanessa hit anyone up in the last couple of days?" Lawton shook his head. "No, she's been stuck in the hospital. Only time she left was to grab some takeout."

Theodore was quiet for a sec, then waved him off. "Got it. You can bounce."

Lawton hesitated. "Should we keep digging?"

Theodore shrugged. "The guy's dead. No point in poking around anymore. You've been busting your ass lately. Take a break, chill with your family." Lawton nodded, "Sure thing, boss."

As Lawton left, Theodore got up and strolled over to the big window. He lit a cigarette, staring at the stormy sky.

He had gone to see Vanessa, and then that repair guy just up and died at home. What were the odds?

Phoebe dropped the medical kit back at the infirmary. As soon as she stepped into the elevator, her phone buzzed. It was Vanessa.

"Hey, Ms. Ziegler, I just remembered something about Donovan. Can we meet up?" Vanessa's voice crackled through the line.

Phoebe frowned, gripping her phone tighter. "Where do you wanna meet?"

Vanessa replied, "You pick. I'm cool with anywhere."

Phoebe wasn't sure what Vanessa was playing at, but picking the spot herself made her feel better. "Alright, let's hit up the coffee shop near the office after work."

After hanging up, she stepped out of the elevator and saw Lawton leaving the CEO's office. He nodded at her and got into the elevator.

Phoebe paused. Lately, Lawton had been on these secret missions for Theodore, and it was driving her nuts not knowing what he was up to.

She walked into the CEO's office and caught a whiff of tobacco.

was tall, rocking a black suit, looking

desk and walked over, a bit hesitant. "Mr. Brown's

and gave her a quiet

She frowned, "Why are you staring at me like that? Can't I

guy from the auto shop is dead," Theodore said

sinking.

dude had a heart attack and died before they could get him

reached out and pressed her shoulder, stopping her from backing into a shelf. "Phoebe, he's really

it?" Phoebe's eyes filled with tears, realizing how far they'd go

"Phoebe, it was

Phoebe looked at him, disappointed. "The only

accusing me?" Theodore's voice was

shoulder, feeling totally let down. "Who else could it be besides you two? I

Theodore had a thing for Vanessa. If Vanessa was the one who did it, she'd end up behind bars. No

she'd been stupid, tipping off the enemy and now all the leads

hand hung in the air as he watched Phoebe's regretful face.

attack. No one murdered him. It's just how things played out," Theodore tried to reassure her. Phoebe dodged his hand. "Fate? Do you think I'm an idiot, Theodore? You've let me down so much. Why did

that, Phoebe bolted out of the

him, and being his wife for four years. Was that really how she felt? Phoebe ran out of the building, the cold wind slapping her face. Only then did she realize

on the street gave her weird looks, but she didn't care.

clues were gone. She couldn't find out who killed Donovan.

have to

ever think about her feelings? Did he ever consider that she'd be

hated

for four years. No matter how much he hurt her, a little kindness from him would