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”

slightly tousled from dancing, a healthy flush on her

dance, a stark contrast to

gaze met hers, offering a subtle nod in

through the concert hall doors, what he saw was this very

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

smile was bright, with her sidekick Hamilton, an adorable young boy, eagerly

hide the chill that surrounded him as he

‘1 don’t agree!”

as he reached the front of the stage,

had scooped her off the stage and into his arms, enveloping her in his familiar scent, tinged with his

as she pushed against Remington’s chest,

are you

Remington noticed the absence of any joy at his arrival.

Moments ago,

for another man, yet now she was as

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

“Liz, come on”

tone was playful, yet his gaze and

to Jerome, he managed a