FreeGoodNovelChapter 1221: Though relatively new to the theater, Laney wasn't blind to its unspoken politics. Someone wielded influence behind Kira, a force that even the mighty Hopkins family couldn't overshadow. She accepted her fate with quiet dignity. "Whatever arrangement you decide is fine. I'll perform as directed." Relief mingled with guilt across the director's face. “This is just temporary, Laney. Let Kira have her moment. The center stage will await your return." Laney gave a bitter smile, not making it difficult for the director. Would it really be hers in the future? Probably not. Once Juliet becCliff's wife, Kira's influence would only grow stronger. Laney felt that even keeping her place at the theater might becan impossible task. The stress weighed heavily on her mind, and she sought solitude on the balcony at the corridor's end.
Faint laughter drifted through the air from somewhere distant.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You're the best, Juliet. I knew you cared forthe most." Laney's steps halted as recognition struck. The voices of Kira and Juliet rang clear in her ears.
"1 only put in a word," Juliet said dismissively. “Just make sure you excel in your first center performance. Make a nfor yourself and bring honor to our family." Your story source gVl"Of course. When I win an award, I'll personally thank Cliff. He must have invested quite a bit in arranging this performance, right?" "Money is no object to him. Why concern yourself with that?" Juliet added. "But yes, do thank him. Without his approval, this wouldn't have fallen into place so smoothly." "I know." A bitter laugh escaped Laney's lips as she turned and headed back to the apartment.
A Rolls-Royce glided onto the theater grounds.
The familiar license plate caught Laney's eye, and her body froze, rooted to the spot.
Through the tinted glass, Cliff's gaze met hers.
The car cto a stop, and they locked eyes across the distance, the air thick with unspoken words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithin moments, Juliet emerged from the main entrance, her steps carrying her directly to Cliff's car. She moved with practiced elegance, her smile perfectly poised.
"Didn't I request you wait outside? What brought you onto the grounds?"
Cliff's piercing gaze bore into Laney, so intense that it felt as though he could see right through her. His unyielding stare left her feeling exposed, as if she were guilty of sunseen crime. Just as panic began to bubble within Laney, Kailyn appeared out of nowhere.
Laney latched onto Kailyn like a lifeline, gripping her arm tightly as they hurried away.
Cliff remained rooted in place, his eyes following their retreating figures. His expression darkened with each step they took Laney had seen him so why hadn't she approached? Had she not been missing him these past few days? Shouldn't her longing for him outweigh any resentment she might feel?
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