Forbidden Passion
Chapter 307: Kill

Phoebe looked at Theodore and asked, "Don't you also want to keep our relationship private, not let everyone know?"

'Over the past three years, rumors have been flying, with everyone saying I'm Theodore's lover, yet he never stepped forward to explain. Now that Vanessa is back, he suddenly wants to go public. Is he a fool?' thought Phoebe. Theodore clearly got the answer from Phoebe's tone, and he sneered. "Yes, I indeed don't want others to know we are a couple."

With that, he stood up and angrily left the dinning room.

Phoebe fell silent. She sat in her chair for a while, digesting Theodore's sarcastic words, thinking, 'If he doesn't want to, then I don't need to either!'

After tidying up the tableware and cleaning the dining table, Phoebe leaned against the wall, lost in thought. 'Why do I still feel sad even though the response is expected?'

On Friday afternoon, as Phoebe finished her tasks, nearing the end of the workday, Evelyn called her, asking her to come to the Golden Apartment to pick her up.

Phoebe, puzzled, asked as she walked out while on the phone. "Why do I need to pick you up? I have to return to the Reynolds Mansion tonight."

"I know, Taylor called me, asking us to go to the Reynolds Mansion together for some discussion. I'm free, so I thought of going to see her," Evelyn explained.

"I see. I'll drive over to pick you up in a while," Phoebe said on the phone as she noticed Ruby passing by.

She paid no attention and headed towards the elevator.

Ruby waited until Phoebe entered the elevator before entering the lounge. Vanessa had just changed her clothes, and seeing Ruby's expression, she asked, "What's wrong?"

"Vanessa, I overhear Phoebe on the phone saying that Taylor asked her mom to come to the Reynolds Mansion for a discussion. I wonder what they need to discuss." Ruby's intuition kicked in.

Vanessa felt anxious. "Didn't you mishear?"

"No, her phone conversation is quite loud. I heard it clearly. Her mother's voice is very loud. You can hear it from far away, quite proud of it," Ruby said.

Vanessa frowned. "You're saying Taylor asks Phoebe's mother to meet at the Reynolds Mansion to discuss something?"

"They don't have much to discuss, or do they? Well, maybe they do have one thing. Theodore and Phoebe have been secretly married. Do you think they might be considering revealing Phoebe's identity?" Ruby suggested. Last time, Phoebe was almost assaulted by Mr. Tompson due to Ruby and Vanessa's

Scheme. Perhaps that incident triggered the Reynolds family to think that revealing.

Phoebe's identity would make it easier for her to negotiate for resources and prevent further offenses against her.

However, this also indicated how much the Reynolds family valued Phoebe, considering her as a family member.

Ruby looked at Vanessa with concern, seeing Vanessa's increasingly grim expression, and she said, "Vanessa, don't worry. Maybe we're overthinking it."

Vanessa shook her head. "No, you're right. This is probably the only thing that would prompt Phoebe's mom to discuss matters at the Reynolds Mansion. No, I have to stop them."

With everyone thinking Phoebe was Theodore's lover, Vanessa openly opposing Phoebe wouldn't be seen as an affair. However, once their marital relationship was made public, Vanessa would be powerless to act further. She had just reconciled with Theodore and wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.

Ruby asked, "Vanessa, how do you plan to stop them?"

Vanessa suddenly felt anxious, pacing in the lounge. Then, she had an idea. She took out her phone and made a call.

After several rings, the call was answered. Vanessa said, "Edward, have you heard that the Reynolds family plans to reveal that Phoebe is their daughter-in-law?"

Edward was shocked. He knew this day would come, but not this soon. "Where do you hear this from?"

"You really don't care about Phoebe's affairs," Vanessa mocked. "If Phoebe and Theodore really make their marriage public, it might not be as easy to think about divorce anymore."

Edward sneered. "Miss Fitzroy, do you think everyone is as eager to be an adulterer as you?"

"Edward!" Vanessa's expression changed. She didn't expect Edward to mock her.

"Miss Fitzroy, you can do whatever you want, but don't use me. I'm not that foolish. Don't call me for such things in the future." Edward bluntly hung up the phone.

He tossed his phone on the desk, walked to the window, hands in his pockets, his face dark. He wouldn't be a pawn in Vanessa's hands, but he could use Vanessa as his tool. Edward thought, 'I just need to subtly leak the information I have to Vanessa, and she will take the lead.'

Phoebe went to the Golden Apartment, where Evelyn was waiting on the roadside with baskets of eggs, apples, and pears, looking like she had just returned from the supermarket.

Phoebe parked the car, feeling awkward seeing the baskets. "Why do you buy so much? They don't lack these at home."

Evelyn patted Phoebe's shoulder. "You're so clueless. This is our gesture. Besides, these eggs are sent by my friend from the countryside. They are very healthy. Their chickens even eat tonics, so these eggs must be nutritious. Next time, you should take a basket too. I've noticed you're getting thinner. How can you conceive a child when you're this thin?" Evelyn remarked.

Phoebe thought to herself, 'It is always the same topic when we meet.'

She quickly loaded the baskets into the car, avoiding Evelyn's chatter. Evelyn didn't let Phoebe do it alone and helped carry the fruits into the car.

As Phoebe started the car, Evelyn sat in the passenger seat, looking at Phoebe. The more she looked, the more shocked she felt at how thin Phoebe had become, her collarbones protruding.

"What's been going on with you lately? Does the department change make your work too hard? You're too thin. A gust of wind could blow you away," Evelyn said, concerned.

Phoebe was focused on the road, giving brief replies. Evelyn was angry. If they weren't in the car, she would have slapped Phoebe on the back. "You're not taking care of yourself. Starting tomorrow, I'll bring you food every day and watch you eat."

Phoebe frowned. "If you have nothing else to do. How about I buy you a plane ticket to take care of your brother? He must miss you a lot."

"Now your matters are more important than his," Evelyn replied.

Phoebe pursed her lips. "Can't you just leave me alone?"

"You're my daughter. Of course, I have to look after you. Do you even realize your current situation? Without a child, how can you secure your position in the Reynolds family?" Evelyn retorted.