Chapter 89
Inside the room. Esther’s eyes were bloodshot, with tears streaming down like beads off a string, and she had even torn her dress hem in frustration. She seethed, “It’s the most humiliating day of my life. Lenore! Bonnie! I can’t be Victoria’s student, and you can forget about it too!
Esther’s eyes were
vere stormy as she got up to open the door, wiping away her tears and sniffing. “Ella, I’m okay. Her voice was choked, her eyes red and swollen from crying, looking so pitiful
Ia frowned. “It’s obvious you’re not alright,”
Esther drew a shaky breath and forced a stiff smile. I’m just worried this might affect you too, especially with Ms. Harris..
Ella handed her a tissue and sighed. “She has always been kind to me, don’t worry about it”
Esther managed a smile through her tears. “That’s reassuring.” She wiped her eyes and paused, speaking as if casually. “Do you know who Ms. Harris has chosen for tomorrow!
Ella thought she was still upset and gently said. ‘Ill talk to her again, and then you just sincerely apologize and show her your dance
Esther’s eyes darkened, but she looked touched on the outside. “Thank you, Ella, I knew you were the best But soon, she became sad again. “But Ms. Harris seemed very pleased with someone named Bonnie today, and if by then.
Bonnie gained fame today. Ella frowned, “Don’t worry, even if the teacher doesn’t take you now, there will be chances in the future”
“That girl Bonnie… Esther pursed her lips. “She’s my classmate.”
Ella was slightly taken aback. Esther lowered her head and continued, “She and Lenore, are good friends. In school, she would always compete with me for first place..
Your sister. Lenore?” Ella had heard of her but never seen her, and she frowned, “Did she come to Semanville? Where is she? Ryan had an emergency and left Senanville that afternoon. Ella wasn’t told about Lenore’s situation at all.
Esther mumbled. “She probably came without telling my dad. She’s pretty, and ever since she came back to Jinstenburg, she’s had a different guy with her every day.
“Even when she got to Senanville, she had several men with her. Today, backstage, she ruined someone’s dress, but a guy stood up for her.”
A girl with a different guy every day. Ella was thinking of something, disgust filled her eyes. “Is Bonnie like that too!”
Esther shook her head. “I don’t know!
The first rule Virtona had for taking a student was to have good character and morals. Ella’s eyes flickered a bit. “Don’t worry, I’ll ask the teacher again tomorrow. I’m sure you’ll get another chance”
Esther smiled gratefully, “Ella, don’t pressure yourself about it.” She paused, a look of envy crossed her face. “You’ve been with Ms. Harris for so long. If she were to take on a student, she’d definitely pass her knowledge on to you”
This knowledge includes not just lifelong experience, but also her power and status within the International Dance Association, Victoria had only ever taken on three students. The other two were already middle–aged and had set up their own paths. The third one was Ella.
Ella was accepted into the National Academy of Choreographic Art at 17 and, by chance, caught Victoria’s attention, becoming her student. Ella always believed she would be the one to carry on Victoria’s legacy. That was until Victoria mentioned she wanted to take on another student.
If someone more talented comes along, there was no guarantee they wouldn’t surpass Ella. That was why she was strongly recommending Esther: she couldn’t let anyone else overshadow her expertise and skills. But who would’ve predicted an accident would happen today.
Observing her expression, Esther’s eyes revealed a fleeting hint of malice, though her face remained calm. She murmured quietly, That Bonnie couldn’t match even a fraction of your talent,
“If Ms. Harris actually takes laer as a student, and with Lenore already involved, she’s likely to cause issues. What if she plots against you for the position…
Ella wasn’t stupid, but at the moment, Esther’s words were meant for her benefit. She furrowed her eyebrows as her expression turned dark. “Don’t worry, I’ll figure out a way to get the teacher to accept you!”
A mocking expression appeared in Esther’s eyes as she hit her lip and shook her head. “No matter what, I’ve lost favor with Ms. Harris today. It’s going to be tough, but that Bonnie…