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.”

delighted to

greater than she had

your payment, you

needed for the remaining

Hadley secured

“Hey, hold up!”

as she was about to leave, she heard someone

assistant

pace, the assistant director exclaimed, “I’m glad I caught you in

can I do

replied between breaths, smiling

caught

of

don’t we add each other on WhatsApp? Our team

taken aback by the

being a dance

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

better earnings

“Thank you so much.”

I have night shifts, so my availability is during the

assistant director assured her, syncing their WhatsApp

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reach out. If it works

“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

situation. She

was where Hadley’s roots were deep; born and raised, she was determined to remain.

her home again,

Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner treat for herself–an

bacon.

table, anticipation

she was about to enjoy her first

display, she saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge

Are we ready to finalize

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

was taken aback. What

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

understood, though she remained unfazed by

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

frustration was

have a

relied

independence.

“Is there anything else? Because

hang up…”

“Wait!”

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

we

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

turned down

visit Grandma together.

to maintain appearances, especially

temples. “Alright, we’ll

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“Where’s your place?”

for a

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

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