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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.”

delighted to see the number on her paycheck

than

you

longer needed

with the amount, Hadley secured

“Hey, hold up!”

as she was about to

see the assistant

pace, the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m glad

can I do

he replied between breaths,

dance performance caught my eye–it was

very generous of you,” Hadley responded, appreciating the

phone. “Why don’t we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have the right look and skills. I’ll keep you in mind

taken aback

dance double had never

continued, “Dance doubles earn significantly more than what you did today. Does that sound

of better earnings quickly

“Thank you so much.”

I have night shifts, so my availability is

assistant director assured

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up, I’ll reach out. If it works with your schedule, you can

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

part–time job situation. She couldn’t shake off the

where Hadley’s roots were deep; born and raised, she was

her abandon her home again, as

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

bacon.

meal on the table, anticipation made her

about to enjoy her first bite,

saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge to

we ready to finalize the

you only ever think about that?” Eric retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s

was taken aback. What was prompting

irritation was

quickly understood, though she remained unfazed by

be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you never r

frustration

a retort ready for everything

when she relied on him,

independence.

“Is there anything else? Because if not, I’m about

hang up…”

“Wait!”

as he clenched his teeth.

we can go

swiftly. “I’ll make my own way

turned down his

was clearly upset. “We have to visit Grandma together. This isn’t

maintain appearances, especially

her temples. “Alright, we’ll

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“Where’s your place?”

for a

intention of letting Eric know where she lived. It wasn’t about what he might think, she simply didn’t want him

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