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.

couldn’t

gestured with her hand, “Go change out of your rehearsal outfit and

sharply, her eyes brimming with tears.

no need to say anything more.”

again, 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 protect you. Otherwise, how am I supposed to manage this

shame, really… you’re sabotaging your own future. But then again, maybe not. With your talent, you might prefer to make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry. I believe you’ll do

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

had never been her

well, it’s time to

no room for negotiation with Daphne. “With Mr. Johnson’s backing, you’ll find success in show business. Leaving

wave of her hand, she added, “Off

was past the point of

had nothing more to say, blaming only herself for

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

better.

Without further insistence, Sherilyn bowed respectfully. “I…

looked away, refusing

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

just a couple of days, she