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 back to John. "John, can

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

give you.

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

ached. Parting was so painful. "I'm

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

Saying goodbye to Claire was hard enough. If Noah called

reason, the first time Phoebe saw Noah, she felt a sense of deja vu. Noah seemed very

a 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

her awake. She sat up abruptly, the cold early winter air making her shiver and break

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

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

red, with

back?" Noah, overwhelmed with

at John, who

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

If Theodore saw this...

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

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

was going to leave him, just like he had to leave back

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