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.”

opened the envelope, delighted to

greater than

your payment, you are all

no longer needed for the remaining

with the amount, Hadley

“Hey, hold up!”

as she was about to leave, she

the assistant director hurrying

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

can I do for you?”

replied between breaths, smiling

performance caught my

That’s very generous of you,” Hadley

each other on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have

aback

a dance

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

prospect of better earnings quickly

“Thank you so much.”

a heads up, I have night shifts,

fine.” The assistant director assured her, syncing

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

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

situation. She couldn’t shake off the feeling that

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

home again,

just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner treat

bacon.

table, anticipation made her

she was about to enjoy

she saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge to

Are we ready to finalize

that?” Eric retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance. “Hadley, it’s not just your manners that are lacking–you’re

What was

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

understood, though she remained unfazed

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

frustration was

have a retort ready for

she relied on him, he was equally frustrated with

independence.

could continue his rebuke, Hadley interjected, “Is there anything else?

hang up…”

“Wait!”

frustration was audible as he clenched his teeth. “Where are

and we can go

responded swiftly. “I’ll make my

had turned down

to visit

maintain appearances, especially for Nyla’s

temples. “Alright, we’ll go

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“Where’s your place?”

for a

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

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