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.

she saw Theodore by the window, smoking. He was tall, rocking a black suit,

her phone on the desk and walked over, a bit hesitant. "Mr. Brown's been

gave her a

uneasy under his gaze. She frowned, "Why are you staring

repair guy from the auto shop is dead,"

sinking.

about Lawton's recent gigs, right? I had him check out the repair guy. The dude had a heart attack and died before they could get him to the hospital."

her shoulder, stopping her

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

eyes narrowed. "Phoebe, it was

"The only ones who knew about the repair guy were you

me?" Theodore's

Theodore's hand off her shoulder, feeling totally let down. "Who else could it be besides you two? I shouldn't have told you. Why did

the one who did it, she'd end up behind bars. No way Theodore would let that

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

watched Phoebe's regretful face. He

didn't kill that repairman. He had a heart attack. No one murdered him. It's just how things played out," Theodore tried to reassure

out of the

Group, knowing him, and being his wife for four years. Was that really how she felt? Phoebe ran out of the building,

gave her weird looks, but she

out who

did Theodore have to cover for

Did he ever consider that she'd be

hated herself

years. No matter how much he hurt her,