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.

regretted it, she couldn’t keep Sherilyn

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

sharply, her eyes brimming with tears.

need to say

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. Otherwise, how am I supposed to

“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

“No, Ms. Hansen…”

shook her head; that had never been her

well, it’s time to

room for negotiation with Daphne. “With Mr. Johnson’s backing, you’ll find success in show business. Leaving

a wave of her hand, she added, “Off

was past the point

had nothing more to say, blaming only herself for not handling

to do it

better.

Without further insistence, Sherilyn bowed

refusing to watch her

at the door, feeling engulfed in darkness…

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