Chapter 43 Pumpkin Soup

Behind the scenes.

“Hadley!”

Grinning widely, Lennon made his way over to Hadley once more.

He was disappointed by Eric’s absence tonight.

Yet, despite Eric’s absentee, an unexpected late–night treat arrived.

“What’s going on, Mr. Lewis?” Hadley inquired, rising to greet him with a grin.

“Just a second…”

With a flourishing gesture, Lennon gestured to the doors of the dressing room and called out to those at the entry. “Go ahead, bring everything inside.”

No sooner had he issued the invitation than a group of seven or eight individuals entered, each carrying an item.

With evident delight, Lennon instructed them, “Set everything down on the middle table.”

This large table at the center of the dressing room served as a communal spot for meals, casual drinks, and occasionally to host Lennon’s talks.

The group, clad in delivery uniforms, was clearly there to drop off takeout.

“What is this about?”

Whispering to one another, Hadley’s colleagues clustered around her, curious about the unfolding scene.

Hadley shrugged and answered candidly, “I’m just as clueless.”

As they unpacked the takeout, the logo on the packaging caught their eye–it was from the Red Shell Bistro.

“Look, it’s desserts from the Red Shell Bistro!”

“Seriously? Mr. Lewis, this is quite the treat!”

After all the items were set on the table, the delivery crew departed.

Gathering everyone’s attention with a clap, Lennon announced, “Ladies, we’ve got desserts from the Red Shell Bistro here, plenty for all!”

“Wow!”

The room erupted in cheers.

“Thank you, Mr. Lewis!”

“Wow, Mr. Lewis, you’ve really outdone yourself.”

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“Not at all.” With a dismissive wave and a knowing look towards Hadley, Lennon said, “Actually, I didn’t pay for it. Give your thanks to Hadley! This treat is courtesy of Mr. Flynn on her behalf!”

“Amazing, Hadley!”

“Truly, we’re fortunate to have you as a friend, Hadley.”

“Let’s dive in then!”

“Thanks for this, Hadley!”

Confronted with her colleagues‘ playful remarks, Hadley managed a tight smile.

“Hadley.”

with a grin, Lennon said, “Though Mr. Flynn couldn’t be here

volumes. Remember that.”

compressed her lips,

didn’t stay. “Make sure you get some too. It was Mr. Flynn’s treat

for you–don’t let them

“Got it.”

Hadley’s smile

thinking? Was he genuinely taken with a dancer? And

he really risk

feel deceived when he realized that the person

had no desire to indulge in the desserts.

Hadley made her way towards

she unexpectedly bumped into

had quietly slipped in. Even though this corridor was

remained unlocked.

wasn’t sure why he had entered, but his cousin had sent a late–night

her reaction be?

Eric seemed to value her?

Hadley paused, blinking. “Couldn’t find

“Not this time…”

was taken aback by the immediate encounter.

from Red Shell Bistro were being enjoyed, he hesitated before inquiring, “You’re not joining them?”

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“What?”

off before she caught on.

appeals to me, so I passed.”

hinting at a thought. Not a fan of

imply a couple of

simply didn’t enjoy them like she claimed. Or maybe, she disliked

either case, it was promising news for

asked, “What do

inquired, “What’s prompting

face flushed at her question. “I was just curious. You

heading out.” Hadley

resignation, Denver watched her depart, his

Hadley spun

to attention. What was

Hadley said,

lingering in the air, she departed without

under his breath, his smile

him

“Perfect!”

quickened with anticipation.

shook off their brief interaction and turned her attention to preparing for

her show.

makeup, changed out of

“Hey!”

she was leaving Galant, someone

if the call was for her, Hadley turned and saw Denver sprinting towards her with a

waiting to see what he

“What’s going on?”

slightly from his jog, Denver approached Hadley with a slightly red face, handing her the bag with

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