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Chapter 265 Leona cut in sharply , taking a few steps forward and poking Madeleine's lower back without hesitation . " Where's your core ? It's loose and weak . Are you trying to generate power from here ? You're using your thighs . It's clumsy ! " She moved to the side , pointing at Madeleine's leg . " Straighten it ! Where's the extension ? You've completely lost awareness in your toes . You look like a beginner ! " She even used her hands , forcefully correcting Madeleine's arm . " Your center of gravity is off . You're wobbly . Your stability is a complete mess ! " " Expression !

Is your face made of wood ? Chapter 265 Where's Giselle's joy and innocence ? Are you just going through the motions mechanically ? " Leona's criticisms were rapid and harsh , every word like a cold needle , precisely piercing the spots where Madeleine was rusty and had regressed . Her brow was tightly furrowed , her face showing undisguised disappointment and a frustration that bordered on anger . She couldn't stand seeing someone who was once her equal fall so low . Under her barrage of accusations , Madeleine's breathing grew unsteady .

Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead , and her cheeks flushed from exertion and embarrassment . She bit her lip , saying nothing , just trying to regulate her breathing and follow Leona's instructions to correct herself , to find that long - lost precision . She stumbled through the variation , barely finishing it amidst Leona's constant interruptions and corrections . The music stopped , and the only sound in the dance studio was their slightly ragged breathing. Chapter 265 The mirror reflected Madeleine's panting , flushed face , and Leona's icy , dissatisfied expression .

Leona stared at Madeleine , her chest heaving , that strange anger still seeming to burn . But looking at Madeleine's sweaty temples and her still - defiant eyes , she finally just scoffed , her tone thick with mockery and disappointment : " See that ? This is your level now . " " Stiff , clumsy , completely devoid of beauty ... Madeleine , you've lost more than just technique . You've lost your reverence and feeling for the dance . " " The way you are now , it's just ... " She seemed to be searching for a word hurtful enough , but in the end , she didn't say it .

She just let out a heavy breath and turned away , her shoulders looking a little stiff , The air seemed to freeze . Madeleine stood where she was , sweat trickling down from her Chapter 265 temples . She looked at Leona's back , then at her own reflection in the mirror , which was indeed no longer perfect . She raised a hand to wipe the sweat from her face . Instead of the shame or dejection Leona expected , she let out a very soft laugh . The laugh was quiet , but it was enough to make Leona turn her head in surprise .

Madeleine met her questioning gaze , her eyes clear , and even holding a hint of ... relief ? " Yeah , that was awful . " Madeleine spoke , calmly admitting it , even with a hint of self- mockery , " It was full of problems , almost painful to watch . " Leona frowned , not understanding why she was reacting this way . " I accept all of this , Leona . If you knew the kind of pain I went through in the past , you wouldn't be saying this . " Madeleine's voice was soft , as if she were lost in thought . Chapter 265 Ballet had been her passion for over a decade .

If it weren't for the damned narrative control , why would she have given it up ? During those days of being consciously controlled , Madeleine watched helplessly as she hurt her family and saw herself give up on her dream . The pain was so great that even now , she could barely breathe thinking about it . Just living an easy life like this was her greatest wish now . " I don't care about that . " Leona frowned . She knew she had no right to judge her choice . She stepped forward . " I just know you shouldn't be stuck in the past . " She took a deep breath and turned her head away .

" We still haven't had a proper competition . Are you going to make me take the fall for that forever ? " " Take the fall for what ? " Chapter 265 Madeleine looked up in confusion , clearly not getting what she meant . Leona sneered , " Stop playing dumb . Didn't Roderick tell you ? " " No , what does Roderick have to do with this ? What's going on ? " Seeing that Madeleine was genuinely clueless , Leona gritted her teeth . " That competition during our sophomore year of high school , the rumors that were spread about you , remember ? " " I remember . " Madeleine nodded .

Leona crossed her arms and turned her face away . " Roderick came to see me back then . " Memories of the past rushed into her mind . Madeleine's mouth fell open . Back when she was heartbroken and angry , she had indeed seen Roderick comforting a crying Leona . It was because of that very scene that Madeleine had angrily Chapter 265 thrown away her trophy . " What ... what did you two talk about ? " " You want to know ? " Leona raised an eyebrow , her expression suddenly serious as she looked at Madeleine .

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