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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.”

her earnings and opened the envelope, delighted to see

than she had

your payment, you are all set to

no longer needed for the remaining

amount, Hadley secured the

“Hey, hold up!”

to

assistant director hurrying towards her.

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

I do for you?” Hadley

between breaths,

dance performance caught my

generous of

the assistant director said, taking out his phone. “Why don’t we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have the right look

taken aback

a dance double had never crossed

significantly more than what you did

better

“Thank you so much.”

“Just a heads up, I have night shifts, so

The assistant director assured her, syncing their WhatsApp

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

herself with a resolved part–time job situation. She couldn’t shake off the feeling that Srixby did treat her

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

home again, as

just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner treat

bacon.

her meal on the table, anticipation made her mouth

was about to enjoy her first bite,

it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the

now? Are we ready to finalize

voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s not just your

taken aback. What was

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

she remained unfazed by

But don’t call

Eric’s frustration was

a retort ready

like how he hated the days when she relied on

independence.

Hadley interjected, “Is there anything else? Because if

hang up…”

“Wait!”

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

we

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

turned down

“We have to visit

to maintain appearances, especially for Nyla’s

temples. “Alright, we’ll go

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“Where’s your place?”

for

letting Eric know where she lived. It wasn’t about

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