Chapter 24 Determined To

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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.”

and opened the envelope, delighted to

than she

your payment, you are

needed

with the amount, Hadley secured the

“Hey, hold up!”

about to leave,

turned to see the assistant director hurrying

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

do for you?”

between breaths, smiling

dance performance caught

of

on WhatsApp? Our team often needs dance doubles, and you have the right look and

aback by

being a dance double had never crossed

more than what you did

better earnings quickly

“Thank you so much.”

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

fine.” The assistant director assured her,

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

found herself with a resolved part–time job situation. She couldn’t

roots were deep; born and raised,

make her abandon her home again, as

just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner treat for herself–an omelet

bacon.

on the table, anticipation made her

just as she was about to enjoy her

was Eric. Hadley suppressed the urge to

now? Are we ready to

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

What was prompting

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

quickly understood, though she remained unfazed

there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you

Eric’s frustration was

to have a retort ready for everything he

she relied on him, he was equally frustrated with

independence.

rebuke, Hadley interjected, “Is there anything else?

hang up…”

“Wait!”

audible as he clenched his teeth. “Where

we

responded swiftly. “I’ll make my own

turned

have to visit Grandma together. This isn’t up for

appearances, especially for

temples.

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no intention of letting Eric know where she lived. It wasn’t about

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