Chapter 935 Don't Be Afraid
Sandra's eyes were red from crying, her cheeks swollen.
Tatum, feeling sorry for her, brought a wet towel to soothe her face. "Your dad went overboard. Was he fighting an enemy?"
Sandra angrily swatted Tatum's hand away and glared at her. "Didn't you say you'd handle it? Didn't you say everything would be fine? Why were those three men in the room instead of Theodore?"
Tatum's hand turned red from the slap.
Bianca, overhearing, immediately understood the situation.
She looked at Tatum in disbelief. "Mom, how could you be so careless? Theodore has already gotten back together with Phoebe. No wonder things backfired when you tried to manipulate him."
Sandra turned to glare at Bianca. "Stop with the snide remarks. The Vanderbilt family is loaded. Brian wouldn't miss a million dollars. You said your card limit wasn't enough. Who are you trying to fool?"
Bianca felt a bit awkward. "I only get fifty thousand dollars a month for living expenses. You called three men for one night and spent a million dollars. Do you think you're really that impressive?"
"I was set up! I never called them!" Sandra shouted angrily.
Bianca responded coldly, "You deserved it. Did you think Theodore would be careless enough to let you manipulate him twice at an event like this?"
"Shut up!" Tatum shouted, glaring at Bianca. "Bianca, you two argue all the time, but this is serious. Sandra's been hurt badly. How can you be so heartless?"
Bianca opened her mouth, thinking she wasn't being heartless.
If she spent a million dollars to buy men for Sandra, how would she explain it to Brian later?
Besides, Tatum's words were too biased.
Sandra playing around with men and expecting them to pay for it? What kind of logic was that?
"She's hurt? She looks pretty pleased to me. Sandra, you're bringing shame to the Ramirez family. Even at my worst, I never did anything like this." Bianca snapped, unable to control her anger.
Sandra was furious. "Mom, I'm the victim here, and she's gloating. How could I have such a sister?"
Tatum immediately felt sorry for Sandra. "Alright, Bianca, stop with the snide remarks. Don't make Sandra sick with anger."
"Do you think I want to stay here?" Bianca turned and left.
As the door opened and closed, the room was suddenly filled with hysterical crying.
Tatum watched Sandra sobbing uncontrollably and felt deeply pained.
"It's already happened. Just think of it as being bitten by a dog. Your dad will handle it today and make sure no one finds out. Stop crying." Tatum comforted her.
Sandra hiccuped through her tears. "He did it on purpose, Mom. How could he treat me like this?"
Outside the door, Bianca smirked and headed downstairs.
Phoebe returned to the villa, where small groups of people were chatting elegantly.
Jett waved at her, and she quickly walked over.
"Mr. Hayes."
"I lost sight of you for a moment and thought we weren't being good hosts, that you were sulking somewhere." Jett joked.
Phoebe smiled. "Not at all. I saw so many idols today that I got nervous and needed some air. If I fainted from excitement, that would be embarrassing."
Octavia laughed. "Phoebe, you know how to talk. You seem so down-to-earth. Your employees must not be afraid of you."
Phoebe tilted her head thoughtfully. "I guess they're not."
"As a boss, you need some authority. Otherwise, your employees will walk all over you," Jett said.
Stanley chimed in, "Mr. Hayes, Mrs. Hayes, don't underestimate her. She may seem gentle and easy to bully, but her employees adore her."
"Really? Looks like we need to learn some management skills from Phoebe," Jett laughed.
Phoebe modestly waved her hand and shifted the topic to Jett's upcoming movie, which was in the casting phase.
Phoebe had heard Jett mention it earlier, but guests had interrupted.
Bringing it up again, she hoped to secure audition opportunities for her company's actors.
Jett, a veteran in the entertainment industry, understood Phoebe's intentions.
They had a pleasant conversation, and he agreed to let her bring people for auditions.
Just as they finished talking, Phoebe's phone rang.
It was Theodore, saying he was outside the villa and would wait for her if she wasn't done yet.
Jett noticed her hanging up and asked, "Was that Mr. Reynolds?"
Phoebe nodded. "Yeah, he just finished his engagements and came to pick me up. Mr. Hayes, Mrs. Hayes, I'll take my leave now."
Jett and Octavia stood up. "We'll see you out."
Stanley also decided to leave, and they walked to the door.
A servant brought Phoebe's down jacket, and they stepped outside, crossing the courtyard to the front gate, where a silver-gray Maybach was parked.
Theodore saw the hosts escorting Phoebe out and got out of the car to shake hands with Jett, Octavia, and Stanley. Phoebe stood beside him.
They looked great together.
Jett said, "Mr. Reynolds, my wife and I were just saying that it's the young people's world now. We'll just watch you all strive and succeed."
Theodore exchanged a few pleasantries, and since it was late, Jett didn't keep them.
He watched them get into the car and drive away.
In the car, Theodore held Phoebe's hand tightly.
She turned to look at him and smiled. "What's up? You're extra clingy tonight."
"Is that a problem?" Theodore raised an eyebrow.
Phoebe laughed and reached to cover his eyes. "Don't raise your eyebrow like that. It makes you look mischievous."
"Am I mischievous?" Theodore had a knack for focusing on key points, a skill that had earned him scholarships back in the day.
Phoebe was speechless for a few seconds.
Theodore suddenly leaned close, whispering in her ear, "When we get home, I'll show you just how mischievous I can be."
Phoebe's ears burned from his breath, and she moved away. "I was just joking. I didn't mean anything bad."
"Don't be scared." Theodore, looking like he had caught her red-handed, leaned back in his seat and said softly, "I almost lost my dignity today."
Phoebe frowned and leaned closer. "What happened?"
Theodore glanced at her nonchalantly and sighed. "My stomach hurts. Can you rub it for me? I'll tell you slowly."
Phoebe thought he was really in pain and leaned over to rub his stomach.
He suddenly kissed her cheek, and she realized he had tricked her.
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