Chapter 110 A Special Birthday Gift For Denver

“Ms. Nicolson…” Hadley jumped to her feet, her nerves obvious. “That’s not what I meant at all—”

“Enough.” Blanche waved dismissively. “I understand perfectly. But if you want respect from others, prove

yourself on the stage! Are you waiting until everyone applauds you before you even step up? Eric sent you here for a purpose. When are you gonna shine if you just hide in the shadows?”

Blanche released a weary breath, her gaze steady on Hadley.

“You certainly know how to follow instructions. When I asked you to trim your waistline, you didn’t disappoint.”

glance. Blanche had an uncanny talent for accurately gauging any dancer’s physique at just a

“Channel that determination into your dancing. Answer me honestly, Hadley. Is performing your true desire?”

and precious.

Being trusted like this felt incredibly rar

Hadley responded decisively, “Absolutely!”

Blanche nodded resolutely. “Then stop hesitating! Claim your spotlight!”

“Yes, Ms. Nicolson!” Excitement bubbled through Hadley as she nodded eagerly.

“You know…” Blanche’s stern demeanor softened slightly, pointing at Hadley with a half–smile. “Life’s full of complicated relationships. Do you seriously think you can please everyone? Just concentrate on dancing your best and stop worrying.”

“Understood, Ms. Nicolson.”

“Good.”

With a teasing tone, Blanche added, “Dance your heart out. Remember, Lightning Studio’s tickets sell out quickly. If you stumble up there, losing fame is nothing compared to embarrassing us all!”

“Ms. Nicolson.” Hadley promised earnestly. “I won’t disappoint you–I’ll give it everything I’ve got!”

Later that evening, Denver arrived to pick up Hadley.

In recent days, Denver had become a regular part of Hadley’s routine.

According to him, their arrangement still needed to continue.

After all, there was always the chance Eric might suddenly take interest again if they stopped pretending.

Denver was always respectful, never pushing Hadley too far.

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Special Birthday Gift For

Occasionally, they shared casual meals, always splitting expenses

Denver stopped the car just at the corner of Mayfield Road.

walk you home today. I need to rush to the airport shortly,” Denver

“A business trip?”

to Prineville. I’ll be away

remember to rest well,

backpack, preparing to leave.

“Hadley!”

with a warm smile. “What’s on

of her closest friends now.

just around

His birthday party?

extravagant event Nyla once arranged for her own birthday. Would

gathered together made her

reasons for hosting something flashy and crowded for you. Mine will just be a casual

that was the case, it was a relief.

herself that she truly was considered

Denver asked gently. “Will you

readily. “Just let me know the

noticeably. “That’s

watch, he sighed. “I really have to hurry now.

waved, watching his

“A birthday means

long while,

divorce settlement, leaving Hadley with

matter how much she had,

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Gift For Denver

of spending. More importantly, Joy would

accepting help made it harder to

bitterness

to the present, Hadley pondered Denver’s gift

privileged upbringing, he likely received either luxurious gifts or deeply personal

clearly

would

home, Hadley settled on precisely what she wanted

home, she veered

stalls offering everything from street food to handmade

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