Chapter 24 Determined To

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.”

the envelope, delighted to see

than she had

you are all set to

longer needed

with the amount, Hadley

“Hey, hold up!”

about to leave, she heard

assistant director hurrying

heavily from his quick pace, the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m glad I

I do for you?” Hadley

replied between breaths, smiling at

caught my eye–it was

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

WhatsApp? Our team often needs

taken aback by the

idea of being a dance double had never crossed her

than what you did today. Does that sound good to you? Are

of better earnings quickly convinced

“Thank you so much.”

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

fine.” The assistant director assured her, syncing their

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

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

situation. She couldn’t

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

make her abandon her home again, as

Hadley decided to indulge in a

bacon.

table,

just as she was about to

it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge to

What now? Are we

Eric retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s not just your manners that are

What was

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

understood, though she remained unfazed by his

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

Eric’s frustration was

seemed to have a retort ready

when she relied on him, he was equally frustrated with her

independence.

“Is

hang up…”

“Wait!”

he clenched his teeth. “Where are you staying? I’ll pick

we can go

swiftly. “I’ll make my

turned down his

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

to maintain appearances, especially

her temples. “Alright,

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“Where’s your place?”

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lived. It wasn’t about what he might think, she

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