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.”

opened the envelope, delighted to see

greater than she had

receiving your payment, you are

longer needed for

the amount, Hadley secured the envelope

“Hey, hold up!”

about to leave, she heard someone

the assistant director hurrying

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

do for you?”

between

caught my eye–it was

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

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 any

was taken aback

of being a dance double

more than what

better earnings quickly

“Thank you so much.”

out her phone. “Just a heads up, I

assured her, syncing

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

job situation. She couldn’t shake off

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

her home again, as they had in the

$400 she had just made, Hadley decided to indulge in a dinner treat for

bacon.

on the table, anticipation

about to enjoy her

Eric. Hadley suppressed

Are we ready

voice dripping with sarcasm and annoyance.

aback. What was prompting

Eric’s voice rose sharply, his irritation was

understood, though she

But don’t call me ungrateful–you never

Eric’s frustration

have a

he hated the days when she relied on him, he

independence.

Hadley interjected, “Is there

hang up…”

“Wait!”

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

and we

“I’ll make my own way

had turned down his

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

to maintain appearances, especially

temples. “Alright, we’ll

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“Where’s your place?”

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

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