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."

it. She handed it back to John.

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 you." "Phoebe, why?" Claire asked, tears streaming down her

the best gift I can give you. If you

just want to stay with you. Please don't

Parting was so painful. "I'm

looking at the night-shrouded

wiped her eyes and sighed softly. Saying goodbye to Claire was hard enough. If Noah called to ask why,

deja vu. Noah seemed very much like a child she had

restless night, drifting in and out of dreams. One moment 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 Theodore whispered seductively in her

knock on the door startled her awake. She sat up abruptly, the cold early winter

knocking continued. She pressed her throbbing temples, put on a coat, and walked out

the noise, had 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 the

his eyes red, with

frowned. "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.

stunned. What was happening? She glanced at John,

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

If Theodore saw this...

shoulders. "Noah, let go

he saw the termination agreement with John, he couldn't sit still for a

was going to leave him, just like he had

do anything for Phoebe. How could she