waking up with my nemesis' baby novel

A faint trace of relief and gratification , one she herself didn't even notice , flickered deep in her eyes . It was quickly replaced by her familiar competitiveness . She reached out and gripped Madeleine's hand tightly , so hard it almost hurt . " Let's see if you can even keep up with my training intensity before you talk big . " Leona snorted , but the corner of her mouth uncontrollably curved up into a tiny smile . After Madeleine left , Leona let out a long sigh and leaned against the window . She took out her phone and called her teacher . " Katherine Hill , she agreed .

I'd like you to send me the hellish training plan you designed back then . " Chapter 267 " Yes , I'll be training her specially for three months . " " Not good enough ? No , you don't have to worry about that . She just danced for me , and I have to admit ... " Leona took a deep breath . " She's an incredibly talented dancer . Even after not dancing for a few years , and even having a child , her skill level is far beyond that of a professional dancer ." Leona thought to herself with a bitter smile . " She's even better than many people in our dance troupe .

" Katherine on the other end of the line was clearly surprised , her voice rising slightly . " Better than many people in our troupe ? Leona , that's quite a statement ... She's been out of practice for years , and she's had a child . Her physical condition , her muscle strength , how could that be possible ... " Katherine was a titan in the country's ballet world , famous for her sharp eye and strict standards . Leona , whom she had personally trained , was already a Chapter 267 standout among the younger generation .

For her to give an assessment that someone was better than many in the troupe was simply unbelievable . Leona gazed out the window , the image of Madeleine's recent movements - unpracticed yet undeniably graceful - appearing before her eyes . Especially that fleeting , unique lightness that was all her own . Her tone was certain , even carrying a subtle pride she herself didn't notice , as if sharing in the honor : " Katherine , I saw it with my own eyes . Her muscle memory and physical foundation are astonishingly good , and her flexibility is coming back quickly . " " Most importantly ...

that sense for the music and the charm of her movements , it's etched into her bones . It can't be lost . " " It's just that her strength and stability are much weaker now , and her technique is rusty . She needs systematic , hellish training to get it back . " Katherine was silent for a long while after hearing this . Chapter 267 " So she's the demon that's been weighing on your heart all these years . " " Yes . " Leona was a bit embarrassed , looking down and smiling sheepishly .

" Back then , when she suddenly withdrew from the competition , I moved up as the runner - up to represent the city in the nationals . " Her voice grew heavy . " Everyone said that award should have been hers . If she hadn't withdrawn , if she hadn't had that breakdown ... my win wasn't honorable . It was like I just picked up what she didn't want . " The sky outside gradually darkened , and the glass reflected Leona's slightly furrowed brow and complex expression . " Later , nasty rumors started spreading . Even without any proof , that talk never really died down .

" " The better I danced , the more awards I won , the more people Chapter 267 would bring her up , bring up that victory that ' should have been Madeleine's ' . " Leona's fingers unconsciously picked at the window frame . " Katherine , you know ? Even before every competition , people would look at me with that ' what a shame about Madeleine ' look , as if my very existence was a waste and a stain on her talent . " Her voice was filled with years of pent - up frustration and indignation , but more than that , a sense of powerlessness from being unable to prove herself .

" I practiced like crazy , worked myself to death . I wanted to prove I could make it on my own . I wanted to dance so well that everyone would shut up and admit I was the best ... but . " Leona gave a bitter smile . " As long as she wasn't dancing anymore , as long as she was gone from this field , I could never truly escape that ' what if ' . " " That ' If Madeleine were still here , would Leona even have a chance ? " " That hypothetical is like a thorn stuck deep in my heart . It's Chapter 267 become my inner demon . " " I don't just want to win . I want to beat her .

Beat her fair and square , just once , when she's at her absolute best . Or ... even if I lose , I want it to be a clear - cut loss ! " Katherine hummed in understanding . She knew Leona's way of thinking was a bit extreme , at least in the eyes of an ordinary person . For a dance fanatic like Leona , an obsession like this could trap her for a lifetime . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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