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.

Noah and Claire.

was pointless. Phoebe had always been smart and wise, as shown by her

eye. Yet, she seemed to be losing her mind after her success. Letting the artists go now was simply a

her own ideas, and he just had to

the termination is finalized. Otherwise, you know the consequences," Phoebe said. Lloyd was

by-the-book, is now

Lloyd replied, "I understand."

confidential agreement I asked you

agreement from his briefcase and placed them in front of Lloyd. After reading

this matter has far-reaching implications. We all need to be a bit more cautious. Sign it, and we'll all feel

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

Phoebe smiled. "Lloyd, I really appreciate

Lloyd was stunned.

Phoebe was Theodore's secret lover. Who would have thought she was actually married, making Vanessa

the café in a daze. John looked at Phoebe. "Ms. Ziegler,

"Yes, John. You should start looking

"Why?" John was puzzled.

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

Ziegler." John looked

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

could she let

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

squinted. "John, talk to Noah and Claire personally. I can't leave Kedora for

about Evan?"

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