Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 228

“What’s up? Spit it out.”

“Well, it goes like this.” Sherilyn shared her dilemma about joining the dance company. “I’m kinda stretched thin right now, and I’m afraid the upcoming shows… might be a bit challenging.”

Blake, upon hearing this, was visibly displeased.

“Sherilyn, when you joined the team, I talked you up big time to the director.”

“Yes, I know.” Sherilyn was clearly embarrassed. “I really appreciate it.”

The last thing she wanted was to seem ungrateful.

But being part of the Lightning Dance Troupe came with strict rules–dancers. on the list, especially lead dancers like her, were not allowed to take on side gigs.

After all, being a lead dancer was like being the face of the company.

Just like in showbiz, it was a coveted position.

Originally, Sherilyn had thought about quitting the show.

But first off, she was under contract, and walking away could mean a hefty fine.

Second, Blake had indeed been good to her. It didn’t sit right with her to just ditch him for a better opportunity.

much deliberation, she could only suggest reducing

my

was, Blake softened. “Alright, I’ll see what I can do. But you have to be in those key scenes. No discussion. That’s the deal. You’ve taken Mr. Marshall’s money, and he’s very particular about his productions. We all need to cover our backs in this industry, right? Who knows what the future holds? Maybe there’ll be

immensely

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do as you suggest.”

and was so understanding made

against her, it seemed.

“Thank you, Blake.”

Blake waved her off. “Get

“Sure thing.”

didn’t leave the

falling apart. The moment she hit the bed, she was out like a

next morning at

her rehearsal outfit, she was about to head to

“Sherilyn!”

out, “Ms. Hansen wants to see

office.”

Sherilyn responded, locking her locker quickly and

over.

“Ms. Hansen, what

on the couch, her