Forbidden Passion
Chapter 262 Setting the Stage

Tompson's assistant had just finalized the meeting time and location, so Phoebe contacted Ruby. Ruby was surprised by how easily Phoebe agreed. She hung up and told Vanessa, "I've taken care of it. Thompson is a womanizer; he'll definitely be interested in Phoebe."

Vanessa narrowed her eyes. "No, that's not the safest approach."

Ruby looked at her. "Vanessa, Phoebe isn't foolish. If we intervene too much and things are exposed, we could get into trouble."

The reason Ruby could successfully scheme against Phoebe last time was that she didn't leave too many traces, and Theodore's hatred was mainly directed at Phoebe and Edward, which allowed her to escape easily.

"I want it to be perfect!" Vanessa said, her eyes burning with hatred.

Ruby nervously licked her lips. She wanted to say a few words of advice, but she knew it would be in vain. Vanessa's hatred for Phoebe ran deep.

As long as there was a 0.1% chance of destroying her, Vanessa would turn that 0.1% into 100%, ensuring Phoebe wouldn't be the one who got away. "Alright, I'll find a way to drug them," Ruby said.

Vanessa looked up at her. "Ruby, thank you. You've been so good to me. When I become a famous superstar, I'll make you my top agent." Ruby held her hand and said, "I don't want to be a top agent. I want to see you happy. Please don't be sad anymore, okay?"

"Okay."

It was time for Phoebe and Tompson to meet. Phoebe took John, and just as they reached the elevator, a company staff member hurried over. "Phoebe, there's a problem with Noah Myers. The reporters took some bad photos, and they said they would post them on Facebook at noon." Phoebe's face changed drastically. "What kind of photos did they take?"

"I don't know. The reporters want to talk to John. From the sound of it, there should be room for negotiation. They won't release them directly."

Phoebe knew that paparazzi made a living by taking scandalous photos of celebrities. They would release some to gain attention and use the rest to blackmail the management company. She couldn't imagine what kind of photos they could have taken of Noah Myers, but she had to intercept anything that could damage his image.

John frowned. "Why does this have to happen now?"

Phoebe was about to discuss the role with Tompson. John had previously inquired about Tompson and knew that the director had a bad reputation in the industry, having caused harm to several female artists in the past. He was worried about letting Phoebe go alone.

Phoebe said, "John, you go and handle it first. Buy the photos no matter what, and then call Noah Myers's assistant to find out what's going on."

"I know. Are you going to meet Tompson alone?"

Phoebe knew what he was concerned about. She smiled and said, "It's fine. The Reynolds Group backs QUEEN Entertainment. He wouldn't dare try anything against me."

John was still worried. "Phoebe, I'll come over as soon as I handle things here."

"Okay."

Phoebe stepped into the elevator, and John stood outside, watching the doors slowly close. He felt uneasy.

He felt that things were too coincidental, but he couldn't stop Phoebe from going to the appointment.

He turned around and followed the staff back to the company to deal with Noah Myers's trouble.