Chapter 264

Chapter 264:

“No,” Hadley said, smiling back with a slight shake of her head. “I got my looks from my mom.”

“Make sure it stays that way,” Blanche remarked firmly. “If you want to dance with us, your look must remain natural. No enhancements, ever.”

“Understood,” Hadley nodded in agreement, but then paused, struck by a sudden realization. “Wait, Ms. Nicolson, could you repeat that?” Had she misheard? Was Blanche suggesting she might join her dance troupe? Hadley wondered if that was the implication.

“Perhaps I’m getting ahead of myself,” Blanche said as she stood. “Let’s go out there. I want to see you dance.”

“Okay, Ms. Nicolson,” Hadley responded, her voice steady as she inhaled deeply.

Lacking proper dance attire, Hadley opted to perform in what she was wearing, selecting the renowned piece Frontier by Martha Graham. Despite her casual attire, her performance was flawless.

Observing with folded arms, Blanche found her admiration growing with each movement Hadley made. On top of it all, Hadley seemed vaguely familiar, like they had met before.

As the dance concluded, Hadley paused and faced Blanche respectfully. “I would appreciate any feedback you might have, Ms. Nicolson.”

Blanche didn’t respond immediately. After a brief pause, she asked, “Did you once dance with Red in Blathe?”

Caught off guard, Hadley’s eyes widened. “Yes… How did you know?”

“It is you, then.” Blanche’s face lit up with a smile. “I met some of Red’s people when I was touring Blathe. I remembered you. You were outperforming many of their lead dancers. However, the locals weren’t too welcoming to newcomers, which limited your opportunities.”

Blanche recalled seeing Hadley perform back then. She had effortlessly outshined some of Red’s best dancers, but being a foreigner in Blathe had made her journey tougher. Being exceptional often meant facing undue hurdles.

Reflecting on those days, Hadley acknowledged her past frustrations. “I’ve put that chapter behind me. I’m here to move forward.”

“That’s excellent,” Blanche replied, nodding in approval. “I’m glad you’re back. Stay with me, and you’ll definitely find your place to shine. Reach for the stars, Hadley.”

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Hadley clasped her hand over her mouth, shock widening her eyes at what she had just heard. “What now?”

Blanche gave a light laugh. “You can’t even muster a thank you?”

“Huh?” Hadley quickly recovered from her shock, her face turning a bright shade of red. “Thank you, Ms. Nicolson! Thank you so much!”

“Indeed,” Blanche observed her for another moment, then offered a smile. “You have a wonderful figure, however…” She gestured toward Hadley’s waist. “This area is flexible, but it could be firmer. Be mindful of your diet and avoid excess.”

“Yes!” Hadley responded with enthusiasm, her eyes glistening with emotion, yet she managed a smile. “Understood.”

Blanche then shifted her focus to Eric.

Initially, Blanche had been reluctant when her friend asked her for this favor, which even caused some reservations about Eric. But after meeting Hadley, she was glad they set up the audition and found Eric unexpectedly agreeable.

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