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Chapter 264 Madeleine pressed her lips together . What else could it be ? Probably the old news about her pestering Edward . " You've misunderstood . " Madeleine's voice was clear , with an undeniable frankness . " This is my career . It has nothing to do with my husband , Roderick , and ... " She paused , then said the name , " it has even less to do with Edward . You've probably heard what the Mosley family used to do . I'm just trying to revive the family business on my own now . " Leona was stunned .

She had expected Madeleine to deny it , or maybe to brag about Roderick's support , but she never imagined she'd get an answer like this - an ambition and a plan that were entirely Madeleine's own , completely independent . An indescribable emotion welled up in her - surprise , the embarrassment of misjudging the situation , and even a hint Chapter 264 of ... admiration she was reluctant to admit to herself . It turned out that after all these years , they had walked completely different paths .

She was still hung up on past emotional entanglements and the desire to win , while the other person was already looking far ahead . " Is that so ... " Leona's tone was a bit dry . She stirred her coffee , unsure how to continue the original conversation . Madeleine watched her , not rushing , just waiting patiently . Her purpose today was to hear what Leona had to say . Leona took a deep breath and finally looked up , her gaze refocusing on Madeleine's face . But this time , the emotion in her eyes was more complex and hard to read . " Alright , I was jumping to conclusions .

" Leona nodded , then let out a soft laugh . " I'm just surprised . I never expected this would be the future you'd choose . " If it had been anyone else , Madeleine might have retorted . Is there something wrong with this choice ? Chapter 264 But the other person was Leona . Madeleine knew she was trying to remind her of her past memories of dancing . Without beating around the bush , Madeleine said in a low voice : " I had my reasons for giving up dancing in the past .

" Madeleine's voice dropped a little , and the regret of being forced to give it up quietly welled up in her eyes like a tide , but she quickly suppressed it . " That wasn't the end . For me , it never really left . " " Enough with the useless talk . " Leona frowned , took another sip of coffee , then stood up decisively . " Come with me . " She seemed to be in a bad mood and didn't even check if Madeleine was following her upstairs , her steps hurried . Madeleine was a bit slow to react , taking a moment to gather her things before chasing after her .

Leona took Madeleine up the elevator next to the cafe . It turned out the second floor was a dance studio . Chapter 264 Did Leona intentionally pick this place ? Just as Madeleine was wondering , Leona handed her a new pair of ballet shoes . " Put them on . Dance for me . " " What ? " Madeleine was completely baffled . Seriously , what's her deal ? Asking me out , saying a few cryptic things , and then dragging me here to dance ? 2 . Even a Bollywood movie plot twist isn't this dramatic .

When Leona saw she wasn't moving , she frowned and started to provoke her , " Don't tell me you've forgotten how to put on ballet shoes . " " No way . " Madeleine took them . "I just don't get what you're trying to do . " " To see where you're at now . " Chapter 264 How ridiculous . Madeleine muttered to herself . Leona stood with her arms crossed , chin slightly raised , her gaze filled with undisguised scrutiny and criticism , as if they were back in the dance studio years ago , competing with each other . " Just dance the variation from Act I of Giselle .

" She had chosen a classic piece , perfect for testing both technique and artistry . Madeleine squeezed the dance shoes in her hand and took a breath . Although she found Leona's behavior absurd , that competitive fire deep inside her was ignited . She walked to the barre , expertly put on the shoes , tied the ribbons , and then moved to the center of the dance studio . The music began , the accompaniment playing from a Bluetooth speaker connected to Leona's phone . Madeleine closed her eyes , took a deep breath , and tried to Chapter 264 immerse herself in distant memories .

She struck the opening pose , then began to dance with the music . After years without systematic training , her body was rusty . Good thing she'd been stretching recently , so her strong foundation was still there . The general framework of her movements was standard , the graceful outline of her form was still visible , and her fluidity was far beyond that of an ordinary person . You could even catch a glimpse of her unique , nimble grace from back then . But in the eyes of a top - tier , demanding professional like Leona , there were problems everywhere .

Like a gorgeous robe crawling with lice , it was unbearable for her . " Stop ! " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.