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."

termination agreement was in duplicate. Claire didn't sign it. She handed it back to John. "John, can I think about it

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

"This contract is the best gift I can give you.

go anywhere. Phoebe, I just want to stay with you. Please don't

ached. Parting was so painful.

night-shrouded courtyard. The winter had left the trees bare, a scene of

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

very much like a child she had met when she was a tutor. But their last

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

startled her awake. She sat up abruptly, the cold early winter air making her

She pressed her throbbing temples, put on a coat, and

house. Seeing her come out, it jumped out and meowed around her feet. Phoebe

eyes red, with

on? Doesn't your group have a performance in Lindell Harbor tonight? Why are you back?" Noah, overwhelmed with

stunned. What was happening? She glanced at John, who appeared

her so tightly she could feel his strong, rhythmic heartbeat against her chest. This position was too

If Theodore saw this...

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

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

going to leave him, just

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