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”

hair was slightly tousled from dancing, a healthy

a stark contrast to the first time Jerome had seen her.

gaze met hers, offering a

doors,

the stage, Jerome’s tall figure

sidekick Hamilton, an

hide the chill that surrounded him as he strode towards the

‘1 don’t agree!”

echoed as he reached the front of the

her off the stage and into his arms, enveloping her

smile faded as she pushed against Remington’s chest,

you

absence of any joy at his arrival.

Moments ago,

she had been all smiles for another man, yet now she was as

flicker of jealousy darkened Remington’s eyes, his grip tightening around her waist, pulling her closer.

“Liz, come on”

tone was playful, yet his gaze and posture spoke volumes of his

he managed a brief nod.