Forbidden Passion

Chapter 416 She Won't Let Her Off Easily

Phoebe laughed. "Noah and Claire are our company's artists. I don't need to blacklist them by terminating their contracts. I want to set them free. Is that okay?" 'Vanessa wants a free ride. Dream on!' Phoebe thought.

Lloyd looked at Phoebe, shocked. "Ms. Ziegler, I don't get it. If we terminate their contracts, we owe a hefty fee. Noah and Claire are our top earners."

"It doesn't matter. The company will cover it. How do you want to handle it?" Phoebe asked calmly.

John eyed Phoebe, sensing something was up. "Ms. Ziegler, did something happen?"

Despite her heavy makeup, Phoebe's exhaustion was clear. There had to be a reason for her sudden actions.

"Don't ask. I have my plans," Phoebe said.

John and Lloyd exchanged glances, both in disbelief. Queen Entertainment had gained fame thanks to Noah and Claire, and now many artists wanted to sign with them. Phoebe was almost self-destructively letting Noah and Claire go. This was highly unusual.

Lloyd said, "But how do we explain this to the head office?"

He meant the Reynolds Group.

Phoebe chuckled and stared sharply at Lloyd. "Lloyd, you know I'm still in charge of Queen Entertainment, right?"

Lloyd was taken aback. "I just don't get why you're doing this. Any company with valuable artists would try to extend their contracts. I've never seen anyone do the opposite." Phoebe replied, "Well, today you'll see something new."

Lloyd was speechless.

He thought, 'Phoebe must be crazy!'

Phoebe leaned back in her chair, her gaze bold and sharp, as if she had been restrained for too long and was finally unleashing her true nature.

to Noah and Claire. I'll

been smart and wise, as

not only smart but also had a keen eye. Yet, she seemed to be losing her mind after her success. Letting the artists go now was simply

and he

and the involved parties until the termination is finalized. Otherwise, you know the consequences," Phoebe

'Phoebe, always so by-the-book, is now taking

Lloyd replied, "I understand."

John and said, "Where's the confidential agreement I asked you to bring?

from his briefcase and placed them in front of Lloyd.

it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter has far-reaching implications. We all need to be a bit more cautious. Sign it, and we'll all feel more at ease." Lloyd

the first time Phoebe had left him at a loss. Phoebe's confidential agreement protected the artists' rights entirely, with no regard for the company's interests. John finally got why Phoebe had him

and Phoebe smiled. "Lloyd, I really appreciate you. Can I trust you with

Lloyd was stunned.

Theodore's secret lover. Who would have thought she was

daze. John looked at Phoebe. "Ms.

nodded. "Yes, John. You should

"Why?" John was puzzled.

eyes, silent for a moment. "You've heard the rumors. Queen Entertainment was a gift from Theodore to Vanessa. I was just managing it for him. But I put my heart into it. I can't let the people I nurtured being ruined

Ziegler." John looked at Phoebe,

eyes sharp and determined. "She wants Queen Entertainment? Fine, I'll

could she let Vanessa

so radiant he didn't dare look her in the eye. "Ms.

and Claire personally. I can't leave Kedora for now. If they have questions, they can call

Evan?"

my trump card. If we're going to mess with Vanessa, we might as well go big. I want