Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 229

Daphne’s smile vanished, replaced by an uncontainable fury.

“Since I’ve been managing this dance company, you are the first to blatantly disregard our rules by taking jobs on the side!”

“Ms. Hansen…”

Sherilyn’s face had already turned pale, but there were things she felt compelled to clarify.

“I did take a job outside, but that was before I joined the company. I had a contract with the production team…”

“And so?”

But such an explanation was futile.

Daphne was renowned for her strictness. Once a rule was broken, no amount of pleading would change her mind.

“You were still working on side gigs during your time with the company, weren’t you?”

Sherilyn opened her mouth but found herself speechless. The accusation was true, and she couldn’t argue with it.

“Foolish!”

Daphne shut her eyes, overwhelmed with a sense of regret, as if mourning all that wasted potential. But rules were rules.

how much she regretted it, she couldn’t

of your rehearsal outfit and

eyes brimming with tears. “Ms.

no need to say

gestured again, preventing

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rules are rules. Today, you’ve broken them, and I can’t

maybe not. With your talent, you

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

that had never been her

well, it’s time to

success in show business. Leaving here might not be such a loss. after

of her hand, she added, “Off

the

to say, blaming only

had a chance to do it over, she feared

better.

Sherilyn bowed respectfully. “I… I’m leaving.”

looked away, refusing to

room, Sherilyn stood at the door, feeling engulfed in darkness… What now?

hadn’t even worn off, and in just a couple of days, she