Forbidden Passion

Chapter 473 The Truth Cannot Be Faked

Phoebe strolled into the company, and bam, Carol yanked her aside, whispering some juicy gossip, "Ms. Ziegler, guess what? Grace got smacked around by Miss Reynolds again." Phoebe's eyes widened, her head pounding. "What the heck happened?"

Carol shrugged. "No clue. They were just talking, then boom, fists started flying. Miss Reynolds threw the first punch, and man, she was brutal, almost clawed Grace's face off." "I'm heading down to check it out," Phoebe said, spinning on her heel.

Carol hollered after her, "Ms. Ziegler, don't get mixed up in this. Miss Reynolds is the princess of the Reynolds Group. Messing with her is a one-way ticket to trouble." Phoebe stepped into the elevator, not even glancing back.

Carol watched the doors close, letting out a heavy sigh. She kicked herself for dragging Phoebe to the cafeteria yesterday. If this blew up, Phoebe would piss off Madison before even tying the knot with the Reynolds. What a disaster! Phoebe rode the elevator down and walked into Queen Entertainment. The place was spotless, just like she left it, but something felt off now.

This was Vanessa's turf.

Everyone froze when they saw Phoebe and greeted her in unison, "Ms. Ziegler, morning."

Phoebe flashed a smile. "Where's Grace?"

"Grace is in the artist's lounge," someone piped up.

Phoebe nodded, still smiling, and headed to the lounge.

Inside, a bunch of young girls were huddled around Grace, gossiping. When they heard footsteps, they clammed up.

Phoebe walked in and saw Grace with messy hair and a few scratches on her face. Phoebe frowned. "You okay?" Seeing Phoebe, Grace's eyes welled up with tears. She shook her head and looked down, not saying a word.

other girls. "Can

girls said, filing out and

injuries aren't too bad. A thick layer of foundation should cover the scars, or else

fall. She looked helplessly at Phoebe. "Phoebe, Ms. Fitzroy said my private contract was against the rules and told me to drop the role. She won't let me act."

artist's contract did have a clause against taking private gigs, but it didn't apply to

to go through the company before reaching the artist. Therefore, Vanessa's excuse for preventing Grace from acting was not only baseless but also potentially damaging to Grace's career. "Yeah, Phoebe, what do I do? I shouldn't have signed with Queen Entertainment in the first place,"

desperate even when Madison was scratching her on the

I'll figure something out. Are these scratches

I did to piss her off. She's gunning for me everywhere. She even went to Ms. Fitzroy to convince her not to let me act. She said if my family's restaurant ever opens again, she'll bring people to trash it every

eyes with

erratic actions spoke volumes. Madison thought she was slick,

Madison failed to comprehend: the truth can't be faked, and lies can't become the

crash, Phoebe wouldn't have wanted to get involved. But now, Madison had

face get messed up. I'll go have a word with Vanessa." Phoebe stood up and, at the door, turned back to look at Grace. She said, "Grace, hang

up, staring blankly at Phoebe

be her office,

Phoebe used and bought a whole new set of office

are you doing here? Queen Entertainment isn't your playground anymore. You're not welcome." Phoebe shot

implying?" Madison sensed Phoebe's dig and got all riled

know exactly what I mean. I'm not here for you.

gritted her teeth, thinking, 'Why didn't last