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Remain.

Hadley’s voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Unexpectedly presented with this chance, she just seized it, driven by necessity and a sudden impulse.

The assistant director regarded her with a measure of doubt.

Is that so?”

“Definitely,” Hadley answered, her nod decisive. “Dance is an art that can’t be pretended, and I have the skills.”

With time pressing, the assistant director checked his watch. “Okay, you have thirty minutes to master a new routine because we’re on a tight schedule. Can you manage that?”

“Yes.”

Hadley assured him. “Just run me through the routine a couple of times, and I’ll be set.”

“Is that true?”

A hint of a smile appeared on the assistant director’s face, somewhat skeptical of her claim. “Alright then, show

what you can do! But remember, if you don’t get it right within two tries, that’s it.”

“Unded!”

“Come with me,” he instructed, guiding Hadley toward where the other dancers were gathered.

“Heads up, everyone. She’ll run through the choreography twice with you, and then I want to see how it looks,”

he instructed.

“Understood,” responded the group of stand–in dancers.

Hadley nearly had the whole routine down after just one rehearsal.

The choreography was straightforward–a basic ensemble piece suited for a television show background, easily

within Hadley’s capabilities.

Observing from a distance, the assistant director was impressed after watching her performance. He applauded, exclaiming, “Excellent!”

He signaled his approval with a thumbs up. “You really nailed it! Welcome aboard!”

“Thank you,” Hadley responded gratefully.

Clapping his hands, the assistant director instructed the film crew, “Let’s get her ready. Makeup and wardrobe, please. We’re shooting shortly!”

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He hurried away to brief the director on Hadley’s quick integration.

Once in costume, Hadley joined the set, and the shoot commenced flawlessly.

Nonetheless, repeated errors by the principal actor necessitated several retakes of the scene

As the day concluded and the temporary dancers were dismissed, the production assistant approached to handle their paychecks.

“Thanks a lot.”

“Appreciate it.”

opened the envelope, delighted to see the

greater than she

receiving your payment, you are all set

no longer needed for the remaining

the amount, Hadley secured

“Hey, hold up!”

to leave, she heard

assistant director hurrying towards

his quick pace, the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m glad I caught you in

do for

between breaths, smiling at

caught my eye–it

you, sir. That’s very generous of you,” Hadley responded,

we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have the right

aback by the

dance double had never crossed

he continued, “Dance doubles earn significantly more than what you did today. Does that sound good to you? Are you

prospect of better earnings

“Thank you so much.”

a heads up, I have night shifts, so my

director assured her,

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

She couldn’t shake off the feeling that Srixby did treat her

were deep; born and raised, she was determined to remain. No one

abandon her home again, as they had in

decided to indulge

bacon.

the table,

was about to enjoy

the display, she saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge to

we ready to

his voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s

taken aback. What was prompting

voice rose sharply, his irritation was clear. “Grandma’s surgery

though she remained unfazed by his

Understood, I’ll be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you never r

Eric’s frustration was

to have a retort ready for everything he

he hated the days when she relied on him, he

independence.

“Is there anything else? Because if

hang up…”

“Wait!”

frustration was audible as he clenched his teeth. “Where are you staying? I’ll pick

we

Hadley responded swiftly. “I’ll make my own

turned

was clearly upset. “We have to visit Grandma together. This

to maintain appearances,

massaged her temples. “Alright, we’ll

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“Where’s your place?”

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where she lived. It wasn’t about what he might think, she simply didn’t want

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