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!”

the stray droplets

boyfriend… yet.

knew that behind them, Eric was

Gently, his thumb brushed

water.

“Careful. Don’t choke.”

a fleeting moment, but too close. Was this… appropriate?

good.” Denver’s touch lingered for a fraction of a second longer before he stepped back, his

“Hadley!”

anything, the backstage area erupted with noise.

Nicolson is

turned toward the sound.

Nicolson, the media, and

in a

an apologetic smile. “Sorry, I’ll be swamped tonight.

her first major performance.

it. Go

only a second before flashing him a grateful smile.

few running steps toward the crowd, but then

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“Denver! Thanks again for the flower

disappeared into the

swallowed by the crowd, his

sigh, he leaned back, a knowing glint in his eyes. “Ah,

who had been silently observing, finally looked up, his expression impossible to decipher. “What about

I asked.”

just about to steer the conversation elsewhere when Eric’s voice cut

clenched tight.

I just snatch

before he could stop them–a thought that had been smoldering in his chest

threatening to ignite.

stilled, momentarily

you saying?”

between them. He turned back to Eric,

a scoff escaping. “Of course not.”

“My heart, Eric–so tell me,

it yourself–they’re clearly drawn to each other. What would be the point even if

friend for a long beat before shaking his head with a sigh. “Exactly.”

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

“Yeah.”

before

are you going?” Barrie called

stride. “Out. Need

the fire in his chest now, he wasn’t sure what it

was nothing short of a triumph.

last night did

in, Hadley’s name was suddenly on everyone’s lips.

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step onto a bigger

Blanche, usually reserved and strict, was

You made me proud.”

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