Chapter 24 Determined To

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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.”

her earnings and opened the envelope, delighted to see the number on her paycheck

greater than

payment, you are

needed for

with the amount, Hadley secured

“Hey, hold up!”

to leave,

see the assistant director hurrying

the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m

do

between breaths, smiling

caught

generous of you,” Hadley responded,

Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have the

was taken aback by the

idea of being a dance double had never

than what you

prospect of better earnings quickly convinced

“Thank you so much.”

took out her phone. “Just a heads up, I have night shifts, so

assured her, syncing their

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

found herself with a resolved part–time job situation. She couldn’t

born and raised, she was determined to remain.

again, as they had in the

$400 she had just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a

bacon.

table,

about to enjoy her first bite, her phone

was Eric. Hadley suppressed the

now? Are we

sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s not

taken aback. What was prompting this

voice rose sharply, his irritation was clear.

she remained unfazed

I’ll be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you

Eric’s frustration was

a retort

days when she relied

independence.

Eric could continue his rebuke, Hadley interjected, “Is there anything else? Because if not, I’m

hang up…”

“Wait!”

audible as he clenched his teeth. “Where are you

and we can go

need,” Hadley responded swiftly. “I’ll make my own

had turned down his

visit Grandma together. This

maintain appearances, especially

temples. “Alright,

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“Where’s your place?”

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know where she lived. It wasn’t about what he might

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