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.”

earnings and opened the envelope, delighted to see the

greater than she

payment, you are all

were no longer needed for the remaining

amount, Hadley

“Hey, hold up!”

to leave,

assistant

director

do for you?” Hadley

replied between breaths, smiling at

dance performance caught my eye–it

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

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

was taken aback by

of being a dance double had

doubles earn significantly more than what you did

better earnings quickly convinced

“Thank you so much.”

I have night shifts, so my

assured her, syncing their WhatsApp

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“Perfect! Thanks a lot!”

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

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

abandon her home again, as they had in the

the $400 she had just made, Hadley decided to

bacon.

the table, anticipation made her mouth

as she was about to

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

we ready to

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

taken aback. What

irritation

quickly understood, though she remained unfazed by his

Understood, I’ll be there early. But don’t call me ungrateful–you never r

Eric’s frustration was

a retort ready for everything

relied on him, he

independence.

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

hang up…”

“Wait!”

his teeth. “Where

we can

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

turned

have to visit

maintain appearances, especially for

massaged her temples. “Alright, we’ll go

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“Where’s your place?”

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letting Eric know where she lived. It wasn’t about what he might

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