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.

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

“Go change out of your rehearsal outfit and leave the company

eyes brimming with

to say

preventing her

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an exception to bring you in, but rules are rules. Today, you’ve broken them, and I can’t

again, maybe not. With your talent, you might prefer to make a

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

that had never been her

time to

was no room for negotiation with Daphne. “With Mr. Johnson’s backing, you’ll find success in show business. Leaving here might not be such a

hand, she added, “Off you go!”

was past the point of no

say, blaming only

do it over, she feared she wouldn’t manage

better.

further insistence, Sherilyn bowed respectfully.

away, refusing to watch

stood at the door,

even worn off, and in just a couple of days, she was about to become the lead