Chapter 128 Not Looking To Be In A Relationship

The stage lights converged, casting an ethereal glow over the performer at their canter

Hadley stood poised, draped in her custom performance attive, her movements effortlessly elegant. Her long straight legs exuded grace, and her orsine–so delicate it seemed as though it could be dirded with a single hand–moved fluidly with the rhythm.

As the music swelled, her steps matched each drumbeat with precision

Somehow, each note reverberated through Eric’s chest, a strange, unsettling sensation creeping up his spine- as if the music wasn’t just playing, but striking at something deep within him.

And then, as the final note lingered in the air, she stopped with a radiant smile, she turned toward the audience.

The reaction was instantaneous. Thunderous applause. Cheers. The air buzzed with electrified admiration

“Bravo!” Denver couldn’t hold back. He shot to his feet, his hands coming together in unrestrained enthusiasm.

Then–Hadley looked his way. With a dazzling smile, she lifted a hand and waved, the joy in her expression unmistakable.

And then–she jumped. Just a small bounce on her toes, playful, as if making absolutely certain Denver saw her.

“Hadley…”

Denver stood there, frozen–completely stunned.

*His heart pounded–too fast, too hard, as if it might give out at any moment. His chest felt tight, almost on the

verge of bursting, but instead of discomfort, it was exhilarating

He grinned, wide and uninhibited, an expression he couldn’t control even if he tried.

For the first time in his life, he felt an unshakable, electrifying rush–something thrilling, something undeniable.

The performance had been a resounding success, and Denver, along with the guys, hurried backstage to

celebrate.

“Hadley!” Denver’s voice was full of warmth. “Congratulations, that was incredible!”

“Thank you!”

Hadley took the bouquet with both hands, her smile radiant, though her eyes glistened.

Denver’s gaze lingered on her, catching a small detail–her lips were dry, her lipstick slightly smudged. “Hadley, are you thirsty?”

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Hadley blinked, caught off guard. “How did you know?”

She was thirsty. But she had been so anxious about everything going perfectly on stage that she hadn’t dared to

drink a drop.

Was it really that obvious?

Denver didn’t think twice. He had come prepared.

Twisting the cap off a bottle of mineral water, he held it out to her. “Here, have some.”

“Okay.”

Hadley took the bottle, tilting her head back to drink–but in her eagerness, a few drops slipped past her lips, trickling down.

“Slow down!”

to wipe the stray droplets

boyfriend… yet.

behind them,

it, he did it anyway. Gently,

water.

“Careful. Don’t choke.”

Hadley. It was a fleeting moment, but too close. Was

she could react, Denver pulled his hand back, as if nothing had happened. “All good.” Denver’s touch lingered

“Hadley!”

anything, the backstage area

Ms. Nicolson is

turned toward the sound. “I’m here!”

paused. “Hurry up! Ms. Nicolson, the media, and the audience–everyone’s waiting

be there in a minute!”

lip, glancing at Denver with an apologetic smile. “Sorry, I’ll be swamped tonight. There’s a little celebration party with the team later,

was inevitable–this was her first major

get it. Go

flashing him a grateful smile. “I’ll see you

running steps toward the crowd, but then spun back around,

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bottle in the air. “Denver! Thanks again for the flower

that, she disappeared into the bustling ses

stood there, watching as she was swallowed by the crowd, his smile

an amused sigh, he leaned back, a knowing glint in

looked up, his expression impossible

Forget I asked.”

the conversation elsewhere when Eric’s voice cut through, low and

clenched tight.

just snatch

them–a thought that had been smoldering in

threatening to ignite.

momentarily thrown.

you

the weight pressing down between them.

scoff escaping. “Of course

distress. “My heart, Eric–so tell me, which part

dry sarcasm. “What do you think? You said it yourself–they’re clearly drawn

long beat before shaking his head

Eric’s shoulder. “Forcing things never ends well, my friend. Let it go. There are other fish

“Yeah.”

before

going?” Barrie called after

break stride. “Out. Need a cigarette.”

he didn’t smother the fire in his chest now, he

short of a

didn’t happen overnight, but last

Hadley’s name was suddenly on everyone’s lips. The show

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onto a bigger

usually reserved and strict, was in an uncharacteristically

bad, Hadley. You made me

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