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 keep Sherilyn in

change out of your rehearsal outfit and leave

sharply, her eyes brimming with

to say anything more.”

gestured again, preventing her from

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to bring you in, but rules are rules. Today, you’ve broken them, and I can’t protect you. Otherwise, how am

glancing at Sherilyn, she sighed. “It’s a shame, really… you’re sabotaging your own future. But then again, maybe not. With your

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

had never

time

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

her hand, she added, “Off you go!”

situation was past the

say, blaming only herself for not handling the

chance to do it over, she feared she

better.

Hansen.” Without further insistence, Sherilyn bowed respectfully.

ahead.” Daphne looked away, refusing to watch her

at the door,

the company hadn’t even worn off, and in just a couple of days, she was about to become the lead dancer and make her official debut!