Forbidden Passion

Lawton received a call from Theodore in the middle of the night last night. Many things couldn't be investigated in detail, so he could only give a verbal report.

"No, it's the eldest son of the Johnson family. He doesn't get along with Bishop. Otherwise, this matter would have been done more meticulously, and Mrs. Reynolds wouldn't have been bailed out from the financial crime unit so quickly."

Theodore frowned slightly, "Don't call her Mrs. Reynolds anymore. She isn't that anymore."

Lawton was stunned for a moment, glanced at Theodore, and found his expression extremely indifferent. He retracted his gaze and cautiously said, "Yes, Mr. Reynolds, should we intervene in this matter?"

"No need, let her handle it herself," Theodore said. Phoebe was no longer the same; she would never let herself suffer.

"Also, find out who has a grudge against the Vanderbilt Group."

Lawton received the news yesterday that the Vanderbilt Group was under investigation, but since Theodore took a sick leave and didn't come to the office, he didn't inform him.

"Got it."

The news of the Vanderbilt Group being investigated by the financial crime unit couldn't be suppressed, directly causing the Vanderbilt Group's stock price to plummet. Phoebe entered the company in the morning and saw several employees in the open office area looking dejected. She walked into her office, and Lori came in holding some documents.

She casually asked, "What's going on outside? The ones who usually love to make a fuss are all listless today."

Lori glanced at the dark circles under Phoebe's eyes and said, "You might not know yet, the Vanderbilt Group is under investigation."

Phoebe looked at her with a face full of confusion.

She thought it was because she was taken away by the financial crime unit yesterday that everyone was in low spirits, but it seemed she was overthinking.

Lori noticed her doubt and quickly said, "A company under the Vanderbilt Group is suspected of tax evasion, involving a large amount of money. The financial crime unit decided to conduct a surprise investigation on the Vanderbilt Group. When the stock market opened this morning, the Vanderbilt Group's stock hit the limit down. Those people outside bought the Vanderbilt Group's stock a few days ago and are now stuck with it."

Phoebe thought about their feelings and couldn't help but shake her head, "Why did they buy the Vanderbilt Group's stock and not the Reynolds Group's?"

"The Reynolds Group's stock is very expensive now. They're all working-class people; who dares to buy such high-priced stocks?" Lori said.

"True. The stock market has its ups and downs. Don't worry about it. Once the investigation is over, the stock price will go back up," Phoebe said.

Lori lowered her voice and said, "I don't think it's likely. I heard someone tipped them

off. If the Vanderbilt Group is really being targeted, their future could be in jeopardy." Phoebe frowned in thought.

She understood Lori's point. If the Vanderbilt Group was being targeted, then using the illegal activities of a small subsidiary as a breakthrough point to investigate the Vanderbilt Group could be a strategy.

Unless the Vanderbilt Group reacted quickly and destroyed the evidence, the financial crime unit's sharpness will eventually uncover something.

"Lori, instruct everyone not to discuss this matter. Just do what they need to do," Phoebe said.

Lori nodded, "Okay, I'll go tell them in a bit. Ms. Ziegler, you were taken away by the financial crime unit yesterday. They came to the company to check the accounts, but the finance department didn't find anything."

Phoebe thought to herself, 'If they had found something, I wouldn't have been bailed out by the lawyer.'

"Okay, have the finance minister come to my office," Phoebe said, and her phone suddenly vibrated. She glanced at the caller ID and gestured for Lori to leave and get to work.

After Lori left, Phoebe answered the call. It was Milton.

"Phoebe, I heard you were taken away by the financial crime unit. What's the situation now? Did they give you a hard time?" Milton's voice sounded anxious.

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"A misunderstanding that got you detained for questioning? Are they even following the law? No, I have to file a complaint against them," Milton said angrily.

"Alright, I was just taken for a few hours, no big deal. Don't make things so tense. We'll have more dealings with the financial crime unit in the future. It's not good to offend them completely," Phoebe advised.

One should not easily clash with government departments, even if the financial crime unit was funded by taxpayers. It was best not to offend them if possible.

Milton's tone softened, "A few days ago, my godfather and I went back to Caneda. He decided to transfer all his assets back to the country. If the financial crime unit is so unwelcoming, we might as well take our time."

Recently, many top leaders had approached Harper, offering various conditions to encourage him to transfer his funds back to the country for development.

Harper had considered it and was consolidating assets, but now it seemed this matter needed more careful consideration.

Phoebe heard his tone and knew he was genuinely annoyed by the financial crime unit's actions. She said, "Mr. Ziegler isn't in the country right now?"

"No, he's still abroad."

Phoebe pursed her lips. No wonder she hadn't seen Harper these past few days; he had gone back to Caneda for asset consolidation. She said, "Mr. Douglas, please don't tell Mr. Ziegler about me being taken by the financial crime unit."

"Too late, he already knows."

Phoebe fell silent.

Milton said, "His flight back is tonight. He said he'll seek justice for you when he returns. If the financial crime unit doesn't appreciate us, we don't have to contribute to the country."

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and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! Phoebe was shocked. Hearing this from Milton, she knew her being taken by the financial crime unit had really angered Harper.

After hanging up, Phoebe opened Harper's WhatsApp and saw several voice messages from him, sent in the early morning.

She quickly played them.

"Phoebe, I went back to Caneda. I heard you were taken by the financial crime unit. Are you okay? Wait for me to come back and stand up for you."

"Phoebe, I arranged for someone to bail you out through the financial crimes unit, but

I heard your lawyer already got you out. Glad you're okay."

"Wait for me to come back. I'll definitely seek justice for you."

Phoebe listened to them several times, each time feeling warm inside. She was no longer alone.noveldrama

When she was wronged, she wouldn't have to feel helpless anymore. There would always be someone behind her, saying, 'You've been wronged, and I'll make sure you get justice.'

That feeling of being protected, so this was what it felt like.

Her eyes welled up with tears. After thinking for a moment, she sent Harper a message. Mia: [I'm fine, don't worry. Let me know when you're back, and I'll pick you up.]

The message was almost instantly replied to, with Harper sending a voice message, his voice carrying a slight Canedian accent.

"Okay, I'll let you know when I return. Don't overwork yourself. Take your time making money. The important thing is to stay healthy and happy."

Phoebe smiled. She put her phone aside and opened the documents to start her work for the day.

A few minutes later, Lori suddenly pushed the door open, her face pale and looking at Phoebe in panic, "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Reynolds was in a car accident."