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 couldn’t keep Sherilyn in the company

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

her eyes brimming with tears. “Ms. Hansen,

need to say anything more.”

gestured again, preventing her from

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broken them,

“It’s a 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 well

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

her head; that had never been

well, it’s time to

with Daphne. “With Mr. Johnson’s backing, you’ll find success in show

a wave of her hand, she

situation was past the point of

more to say, blaming only herself for not handling the situation properly.

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

better.

Without further insistence, Sherilyn bowed

refusing

Sherilyn stood at the door, feeling engulfed

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