Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 356

Crystal’s expression was serious yet composed.

“The dance drama is set to debut next month, Originally, I never thought to cast an actual pregnant woman for the role of the expectant mother, but your dancing was so compelling, I couldn’t resist. However, are you sure your health can withstand it?”

This was Crystal’s sole concem now.

Lizetta nodded, her confidence unshaken. “Belly dancer Jennifer from Aurorica danced on stage, radiant and eight months pregnant. My baby’s been very cooperative, and I feel like they’re cheering me on too. Don’t worry, I’ve got this”

When Lizetta showed her determination, Crystal’s face lit up with a smile. She took a step forward, extending her hand toward Lizetta.

“In that case, Lizetta, welcome to the Black Swan Dance Troupe.”

Lizetta’s eyes sparkled as she and Crystal shook hands, her gaze as bright as if she had been touched by the light of the Starlight Group

itself.

After shaking hands with Crystal, Lizetta tumed to Jerome, expressing her gratitude with earnest sincerity

“Mr. Madden, thank you”

a healthy flush on her cheeks, radiating vitality.

resilient expectant mother she portrayed in her dance, a stark contrast to the first time Jerome had seen

hers, offering a subtle nod

the concert hall doors, what he saw was this

at the edge of the stage, Jerome’s tall figure below, their

Hamilton, an

hide the chill that surrounded him as he strode

‘1 don’t agree!”

echoed as he reached the front of the stage,

had scooped her off the stage and into his arms, enveloping

pushed against

you

noticed the absence of any joy at his arrival. Instead, she was all resistance and rejection.

Moments ago,

smiles for another man, yet now she was

eyes, his grip tightening around her waist,

“Liz, come on”

yet his gaze and posture spoke volumes of his domineering

managed a brief