Transmigrated as the Villain Boss's Precious Darling-Chapter 148: Old Flame

Felix Thorne, however, had a strange look on his face. He didn’t seem to want to compete with Phoenix Golding’s family, so he said, "How about a different job? It’s not worth fighting with the Golding family over."

"It’s because you don’t want to go against Phoenix Golding, isn’t it? Hmph. Are you afraid your old flame will be displeased?"

Phoebe Huxley’s temper flared. Forgetting all about saving her husband’s face, she began to mock him in front of everyone. That vixen, Phoenix Golding, was the biggest thorn in her side—one she could never remove in this lifetime.

Unless Phoenix Golding died.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Get back to cooking!" Felix Thorne’s face darkened as he shot Phoebe Huxley a vicious glare.

Phoebe Huxley grew a bit timid and muttered, "A guilty conscience needs no accuser. As if I don’t know you’re still hung up on that vixen..."

Tang Xiaonan was flabbergasted. ’Holy crap, my bargain-bin dad and the female lead’s mother were old flames?’

’No wonder my three older brothers never have a nice thing to say to Jacqueline Spann. They’re defending Phoebe Huxley’s honor! And from the look on Felix Thorne’s face, he really does seem to be hung up on Phoenix Golding. Phoenix Golding is probably the untouchable "white moonlight" of his heart, the one that got away.’

Tang Xiaonan was instantly disgusted. ’These "white moonlight" types are always either a seemingly innocent "white lotus" or a manipulative "green tea bitch." I wasn’t too put off when I heard Patrick Thorne say Phoenix Golding bought meat for only ten cents, but now, I just feel sick.’

’Phoenix Golding must know Felix Thorne hasn’t forgotten his old feelings for her. That’s why she dares to take advantage of that connection to buy cheap meat. Damn it, who knows how many times she’s taken advantage of our family over the years. No wonder Phoebe Huxley is so angry.’

’In this matter, I’m absolutely on Phoebe Huxley’s side. Felix Thorne must be rebuked!’

"Give it to Mr. Hawthorne, not the Spann family! Daddy, you’re annoying!"

Tang Xiaonan puffed out her cheeks and glared at Felix Thorne. His heart sank. He hadn’t expected his daughter to have such a strong reaction, and he couldn’t help but regret his words. Compared to an old flame, his precious daughter was, of course, far more important.

"We won’t give it to the Spann family. It’ll go to your Mr. Hawthorne. Daddy will stop talking, so don’t be angry, Xiaonan, okay?"

Felix Thorne coaxed her in a soft, placating tone, afraid his daughter would truly come to hate him. There was one time she got angry with him and gave him the silent treatment for half a day. Felix Thorne had lost his appetite and couldn’t sleep a wink; he was a total wreck.

"Hmph! I hate Teacher Golding! I hate her more than anyone!"

Tang Xiaonan voiced her disgust directly. Phoenix Golding already had a family of her own, yet she was still trying to subtly seduce her father. ’How shameless,’ she thought. ’Next time I see that woman, I’m definitely going to get even for Phoebe Huxley.’

Phoebe Huxley had been jealous and angry, but seeing Tang Xiaonan defend her made her feel happier than if she had eaten honey. Then she saw the troubled look on Felix Thorne’s face, and her good mood vanished. This was all without her knowing about the meat incident; otherwise, she would have stormed the Spann residence and turned the place upside down.

Felix Thorne didn’t feel right scolding his daughter, so he shot a glare at Phoebe Huxley. ’His wife must have been bad-mouthing Phoenix Golding in front of our daughter,’ he thought. ’Why else would she hate Phoenix for no reason?’

’In truth, there hadn’t been anything between him and Phoenix Golding for a long time. But they had a history, after all, so he helped her when he could. The problem was, Phoebe Huxley was a perpetual pot of sour vinegar; she’d throw a fit just seeing him talk to Phoenix and would even spread nasty rumors about her all over the village. It was only because Phoenix Golding was magnanimous and didn’t stoop to Phoebe’s level. This, however, only made Felix Thorne feel guiltier, as if he was the one who had dragged Phoenix into this mess.’

Phoebe Huxley rolled her eyes, not the least bit afraid. If Felix Thorne dared to act out of line, she would call her own father over to beat the bastard.

"Then it’s settled. I’ll go talk to Fourth Brother about it tomorrow."

After he spoke, Shane Thorne gave Felix Thorne a meaningful look and said deliberately, "I heard Phoenix Golding has been getting quite chummy with Storm Xavier from Xavier Village. That woman has a beauty mark by her brow that screams trouble. She’s fickle and promiscuous, not the type of woman to settle down and run a household. Felix, don’t you go getting any foolish ideas!"