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.

much she regretted it, she couldn’t keep Sherilyn in the company any

hand, “Go change out of your rehearsal outfit

eyes brimming with tears. “Ms. Hansen,

no need to say anything more.”

gestured again, preventing her from continuing.

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

future. But then again, maybe not. With your talent, you might prefer to make a name for yourself in

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

had never been

time

Daphne. “With Mr. Johnson’s backing, you’ll find success in show business. Leaving here might

of her hand, she added, “Off you go!”

past the point of no

nothing more to say, blaming only herself for

a chance to do it over, she feared she wouldn’t

better.

Hansen.” Without further insistence, Sherilyn

looked away, refusing to watch her

Sherilyn stood at the door, feeling engulfed

worn off, and in just a couple of days, she was about to become the lead dancer and make her official