Forbidden Passion

Chapter 419 Why Don't You Want Me Anymore

John paused and said, "Claire, with your fame, going solo won't hurt you."

Claire, worried, replied, "But I just want to stay with Phoebe."

Claire had accidentally signed with Queen Entertainment. She thought it would take years to get popular, but luck was on her side. Without much effort, she landed a top supporting role in Hank's movie, and her future looked bright. But, this time, Phoebe wanted to end their contract. Was it because her rise to fame was too easy?

John said, "Who doesn't?"

Claire looked at John sadly. "Why does Phoebe want to end my contract? The agreement is all in my favor, and I can even claim a penalty fee. Is something wrong with her?"

John avoided her gaze. Phoebe had told him to keep her departure a secret until Claire officially left Queen Entertainment.

John said, "Claire, trust that Phoebe wouldn't harm you. She also said if you want to sign with another agency, she can help you find a good one."

Claire's eyes filled with tears. "Am I the only one being let go?"

John couldn't look her in the eyes. "I'm sorry. I can't tell you."

"I get it. Can I contact Phoebe?" Claire asked, feeling abandoned and wanting answers.

"You can, but keep the termination confidential. If it leaks, you'll be responsible," John warned.

Claire's face went pale. "I understand."

duplicate. Claire didn't sign it. She handed it back to John. "John, can I think

could speak. Phoebe probably heard Claire's sobs and sighed. "John must have seen you. It was my decision. I'm sorry I can't stay with you." "Phoebe, why?"

gift I can give you. If you face any problems, contact me. I'll

to stay with you. Please don't leave me," Claire

ached. Parting was so

by the window, looking at the night-shrouded courtyard. The winter had

goodbye to Claire was hard enough. If Noah called to ask why, it would

Noah seemed very much like

the next she was teaching a class with Noah

the cold

put on a coat, and

retreated to its cat house. Seeing her come out, it jumped out and meowed around her feet. Phoebe picked it up and went to open

his eyes red, with a

tonight? Why are you back?" Noah, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't hold back when he saw Phoebe. He stepped forward and hugged her

was happening? She glanced at John, who appeared just as shocked as she

in mid-air. Noah was holding her so tightly she could feel his strong, rhythmic heartbeat against her chest. This

If Theodore saw this...

hurriedly pushed Noah's shoulders. "Noah, let go of me. I can

saw the termination agreement with John,

just like he had to leave

even had a chance to do anything for Phoebe. How could she just walk