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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

greater than

receiving your payment, you are all

were no longer needed for

with the amount, Hadley secured

“Hey, hold up!”

about to leave,

see the assistant director hurrying

director exclaimed, “I’m

I do for you?” Hadley

replied between breaths, smiling

dance performance caught my eye–it was

That’s very generous of you,” Hadley responded,

thinking,” 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 and skills. I’ll keep you in mind for

aback

idea of being a dance double had never crossed

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

better earnings quickly convinced

“Thank you so much.”

“Just a heads up, I have night shifts,

assistant director assured

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

She couldn’t

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

make her abandon her home again, as they

she had just made, Hadley decided to indulge

bacon.

on the table, anticipation

just as she was about to enjoy her first bite,

saw it was Eric. Hadley suppressed

we

only ever think about that?” Eric retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance.

What was prompting this

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

though she remained unfazed by his

be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you never r Grandma’s surgery was tomorrow

Eric’s frustration

have a retort

she relied on him, he

independence.

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

hang up…”

“Wait!”

he clenched his teeth. “Where are you staying?

we can go

responded swiftly. “I’ll

had turned

have to visit Grandma together. This isn’t

appearances, especially

her temples. “Alright, we’ll go

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“Where’s your place?”

paused for

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

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