Forbidden Passion
Chapter 446 You Don't Care!

Phoebe got home and started packing. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. She opened the door to find Taylor and Sarah standing there.

Phoebe was surprised. Seeing Sarah's cold expression, she quickly stepped aside. "Hello, Taylor, Sarah. What's up?" she greeted.

Taylor gave Phoebe a look, but she didn't get it. Sarah snorted, "Phoebe, you've been with the Reynolds family for over three years. Have we ever treated you badly?" Phoebe blinked, sensing the accusation. "Sarah, come in."

Sarah ignored Phoebe's gesture and walked straight in.

"Mom, calm down," Taylor said. As she passed Phoebe, she whispered, "Sarah heard the servants talking about last night. She's really upset."

Phoebe pressed her lips together. She thought last night's scolding from Taylor was the end of it. She didn't expect Sarah to find out.

Phoebe brought out two cups of coffee from the kitchen. Seeing Sarah's gloomy face, she didn't dare sit. "Sarah, it's my fault. I shouldn't have fought with Theodore," she apologized.

Sarah glared at her. "Phoebe, did you think about the consequences? What if you seriously hurt Theodore? What would the Reynolds family do?"

Phoebe clenched her fists.

"You didn't think about it because you don't care! We've treated you well despite your background, and now you hit Theodore on the head." Sarah's anger grew. "Kneel down. If you don't realize your mistake today, you won't get up." Phoebe stood still.

Sarah was furious. "I said kneel down. Didn't you hear me?"

Seeing Sarah's anger, Taylor felt uneasy. Despite Sarah's usual gentle nature, she had a temper when pushed.

Taylor said to Phoebe, "Phoebe, Sarah told you to kneel. Do you really want to make her more upset?"

Phoebe bit her lip and finally knelt.

She knelt not because she thought she was wrong, but to avoid making Sarah sicker with anger. Sarah had treated her well. If kneeling could make her happy, she'd do it.

Seeing Phoebe kneeling with a stubborn look, Sarah said, "You're still not convinced. What if you had killed him?"

"Mom," Taylor tried to intervene, but Sarah cut her off.

"Shut up," Sarah snapped at Taylor. "Phoebe, I've been kind to you because I thought you were sensible. If you're ungrateful, then all my kindness was just a waste."

Phoebe lowered her head. "I'm sorry, Sarah. I've let you down."

"It's not me you've disappointed; it's Theodore. If you keep breaking his heart, this family won't put up with you." With that, Sarah stood up abruptly. "Take some time to mull over what you've done." Sarah headed for the door, and Taylor quickly followed. "Mom, don't be angry. Phoebe, you can get up now."

After they left, the house was suddenly quiet. Phoebe, still kneeling, felt drained. She sat back on the floor.

Not long after, her phone chimed. She grabbed it and mumbled into the receiver, "Hello?"

"Ms. Ziegler, I'm downstairs. Need help with your luggage?"

Phoebe closed her eyes. "No, give me a couple. I'll be right down."

She hung up, stood up with the help of the coffee table, and got Ollie ready for the trip. She put the cat in a cage with its favorite toys and food, then pushed two suitcases out the door. Downstairs, Jack saw her struggling with the suitcases and quickly took them and Ollie from her.

They walked out, and Jack placed Ollie in the front seat and the suitcases in the trunk before getting in the car with Phoebe.

"Jack, we're on a business trip for a week. Take the cat to Golden Apartment and have my mom look after it."

Jack nodded. "Okay."

Before long, they arrived at the Reynolds Group building. Two large trucks loaded with donated supplies were parked outside, with a banner hanging on them. The PR department was taking photos for publicity. Phoebe got out, and Uriel Urena from PR greeted her warmly. "Ms. Ziegler, I heard Mr. Reynolds is going with you. How about a photo for the company website? We're about to start recruiting, and it would be great publicity." "Mr. Reynolds doesn't like taking photos," Phoebe replied.

Uriel persisted, "This is a rare chance. If you ask him, he might agree."

Phoebe doubted it. Theodore hated photos.

Seeing her hesitation, Uriel said, "Just try. Whether it works or not, we won't force it."

Just then, Theodore came out in a black down jacket, followed by Lawton. They were deep in conversation.

Theodore stopped and looked at the trucks. "What time did the government say to depart?" he asked Orlando Ortega, the event coordinator.

Uriel replied, "Other companies have already left. They said to meet at the service area by 2 PM. If we leave now, we can get there on time."

Theodore nodded and glanced at Phoebe. "Let's get on the bus and prepare to leave."

As he was about to board, Uriel called out, "Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Ziegler has something to say."

Uriel pushed Phoebe forward. She frowned and turned to Uriel, who kept winking at her. Theodore was annoyed. "What is it? Just say it."

Phoebe bit her lip. "Uriel wants you to take a promotional photo."

Theodore raised an eyebrow. He hated photos. The last time he took one was for their wedding.

Seeing Phoebe's distressed look, he sighed. "Alright, let's take one. Ms. Ziegler, you join us too." Phoebe was speechless.

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