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”

tousled from dancing, a

in her dance, a stark contrast to the first

hers, offering a subtle nod in

doors, what he saw was this very scene.

stage, Jerome’s tall figure below, their eyes locked in

her sidekick Hamilton, an adorable young boy, eagerly watching

him as he strode towards

‘1 don’t agree!”

reached the front of the stage,

stage and into his arms, enveloping her in his familiar scent, tinged with his barely concealed

smile faded as she pushed against

you doing here?”

of any joy at his arrival. Instead,

Moments ago,

for another man, yet now she

Remington’s eyes, his grip tightening around her waist, pulling her closer.

“Liz, come on”

his gaze and posture spoke volumes of his

to Jerome, he managed a