Forbidden Passion
Chapter 187 I Will Settle This Score for You

"Can I not push him? Christian's son is already a hundred days old, and what about him? He goes through girlfriends like a hot knife through butter, but none of them stick," Mrs. Ziegler complained, her frustration with her son evident. "Neither of you siblings give me peace of mind."

Upon hearing this, Phoebe quickly pleaded for mercy, "It's late, and I have a meeting early tomorrow. We should head back."

Phoebe disrupted Mrs. Ziegler's melancholy mood. She collected herself and went out to see them off. Standing at the door, she said to Theodore, "Theodore, Phoebe is stubborn. Please be patient with her and don't take her too seriously." "Mom, please go back inside," Phoebe couldn't help but urge her.

Theodore glanced at her and reassured Mrs. Ziegler, "Don't worry."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Ziegler knew Theodore wasn't the type to make empty promises. Even though he wasn't good with words, if he said he would do something, he would do it. She waved them off, urging them to leave quickly. Everyone avoided mentioning Mrs. Ziegler's injury that night. Discussing it would only stir up emotions, so it was left unresolved.

A few days later, Claire was now halfway through filming her dating reality show. She returned to shoot some advertisements and caught up with Phoebe. The young girl seemed to have blossomed overnight. She was more confident, stylish, and even more beautiful than before. She even brought a gift for Phoebe.

"Phoebe, the dating reality show is so much fun. You wouldn't believe how crazy the male guests have been," Claire, who was one of the female guests, shared. The show had a script, and Claire was told she would be a background character, doing mundane tasks like cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning.

However, after the first episode aired, where she cooked a delicious meal and helped a male guest with indigestion using a home remedy, she became an internet sensation. The male guests started to take notice of her and sent her affectionate messages daily.

Phoebe had been following the dating reality show, but hearing Claire's experiences made it seem even more exciting. "So, which male guest do you like?" Phoebe asked.

Claire shook her head, "Even though they are all excellent, none of them are my type. Phoebe, am I being too picky?"

Phoebe laughed, "No, you will meet many more excellent people in the future. For now, focus on your career." "That's what I think too."

Claire's agent came to take her to the advertisement shoot. Phoebe saw her off with a smile. Back in her office, Phoebe couldn't help but laugh. Watching the artist she mentored gradually shine and become loved by the audience gave her a sense of accomplishment.

While Phoebe's career was going smoothly, she was unaware that since the day Theodore sent Vanessa back to the Fitzroy family, she had begun harboring a deep resentment towards Phoebe. Every time she saw the scab on her face, her hatred intensified.

She believed that Mrs. Ziegler's sudden visit to the Imperial Apartment was orchestrated by Phoebe to get rid of her. Vanessa was shocked that the old woman had the audacity to scratch her, despite knowing her relationship with Theodore. She swore to herself that she would have her revenge.

Ruby sat across Vanessa, watching her fluctuating mood. "Vanessa, don't worry. I will settle this score for you," she assured.

Vanessa looked grim, "Have you found out where Brandon's mistress lives?"

Ruby became excited as she mentioned this, "Vanessa, you won't believe what I found out. If we use this information wisely, driving Phoebe out of the Reynolds family won't be difficult."