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."

sign it. She handed it back to John.

went to her room and called Phoebe. The phone rang twice before Phoebe picked up. Claire choked up before she 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

the best gift I can give you. If you face any problems, contact me.

I just want to stay

ached. Parting was so

stood by the window, looking at the night-shrouded courtyard. The winter had left the trees bare, a scene

hard enough. If Noah

sense of deja vu. Noah seemed very much like a child she had met when she was

carrying young Theodore out of the mountains, the next she was teaching a class with Noah in the front row, who then turned into Theodore. The scenes shifted rapidly. She was pressed against a patterned carpet, and

knock on the door startled her awake. She sat up abruptly, the cold early winter air making her shiver and break out in

throbbing temples, put on a coat, and walked out of the

to its cat house. Seeing her come out, it jumped

outside, his eyes red, with a

"What's going on? Doesn't your group have a performance in Lindell Harbor tonight? Why are you back?" Noah, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't hold back when he saw Phoebe. He stepped forward and hugged her tightly. John's eyes

happening? She glanced at John,

could feel his strong, rhythmic heartbeat against

If Theodore saw this...

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

tears and panic. When he saw the termination

just like

finally reunited, and he hadn't even had a chance to do anything for Phoebe. How could she just walk out of