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    Once the onlookers dispersed, Naomi felt her legs weak. She leaned against the nearby wall.


    “Miss rk,” she carefully chose her words, concerned about hurting Natasha’s pride. “Andrea is very strong. Perhaps you should look at her past work first? You know, it’s always good to know yourpetition.”


    If it didn’t work out, they could think of countermeasures carly.


    Although those solo dances didn’t meet Sophia’s expectations, it didn’t mean Andrea wasn’t good. It was more about stylistic differences.


    The performance Natasha scheduled required her and the second female lead Andrea coached topete on the same stage.


    Not only did one have to dance well, but also outperform the opponent on stage. That was a different concept from solo dancing.


    Natasha looked at her, smiled, and asked, “Don’t you have confidence in us?”


    She added, “You weren’t like this back home before. When facing Olivia, you were incredibly assertive, daring to confront her even without a strong background.”


    Naomi paused.


    Lately, she had been outwardly cheerful, but she was actually under a lot of pressure.


    This opportunity was too important for her. She was cautious in every aspect, didn’t dare speak up even when wronged, didn’t dare voice her opinions, and was indeed living a stifled life.


    Yet, previously in her professional field, she was known for her assertiveness and pride.


    Her mental state was not ideal for a stage performance. No wonder Andrea always found fault with her.


    Natasha smiled and gave Naomi a dose of reassurance, “Don’t worry. Have you forgotten? While it’s apetition, this round also requires cooperation.”


    Naomi suddenly had a moment of rity and sharply turned to look at Natasha.


    Natasha smiled and nodded.


    Naomi was convinced. She realized why Natasha had insisted on choosing such aplicated round.


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    On stage, while the female lead and second female lead were rivals, they didn’t truly perform in istion once the show began.


    Theypeted through coboration. Neither one couldpletely dominate the other, nor could they be so harmonious that their individual strengths were indistinguishable.


    In this back–and–forth dynamic, it was destined that she and Natasha would work with Andrea and her second female lead for the next three days.


    Prejudice often came from unfamiliarity.


    No matter the final oue, if Natasha choreography and skills were not recognized within these three days, they would have noints even if they withdrew from the dance


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    Conversely, if both parties could sessfully adapt to this forced arrangement within these three days, the win–loss oue would be less crucial.


    Naomi stood up straight, her eyes gleaming brightly. “We can definitely do it.”


    Natasha made a gesture. “So, good luck?”


    Naomi smiled brightly. “Go for it!”


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    Knowing Natasha was given a hard time on her first day at the dance troupe, Sadie was furious.


    She had previously grumbled about Alexei’s crude habit of throwing money around, but now she wished she could just shower the dance troupe with cash.


    Natasha finally managed to soothe her, saying, “Don’t worry, I’m confident. We might not win, but there’s a good chance we won’t lose.”


    If this hurdle passed smoothly, her work efficiency would greatly improve.


    Completing the dance troupe’s work earlier might even allow her to return home sooner.


    Alexei naturally learned about her bet with others.


    He touched her face through the screen, asking, “Are you tired?”


    Neither Natasha nor Andrea were procrastinators. All four of them met that afternoon.


    For the choreography of this scene, Natasha and Andrea had several more disputes, and


    Natasha’s voice was almost hoarse when she returned.


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    While they argued at work, Andrea’s attitude towards her and Naomi softened considerably when they went home.


    Her body was tired, but the feeling of working with top peers in her favorite field was exhrating,


    Of course, when with her boyfriend, Natasha still acted sweet. “I’m tired, I miss you.”


    Alexei smiled. “Should Ie and join you?”


    Natasha had only been gone for a few days, but he just felt that nothing was right.


    There was no sound in the room, the bed wasn’t soft enough, the food wasn’t tasty, and even Daron didn’t like going out for walks anymore, eating one less bowl of dog food every day.


    Listening to hisints, Natasha chuckled.


    “Alexei,” she said from her bed, poking the face on the screen with her finger. “Why are you so clingy?”


    Alexei felt no shame at all, “What’s wrong with being clingy to my girlfriend? If possible, I want to stick by your side every moment.”


    “How should we stay connected?” Natasha suddenly asked.


    The two met eyes across the screen. Natasha had a mischievous smile, and Alexei immediately understood her meaning.


    He said, “Natasha, you did that on purpose.”


    It was nighttime for her, but he was working in his office in broad daylight.


    She was teasing him like this just to see him embarrassed.


    She only dared to be so cheeky because she wasn’t by his side.


    Natasha saw that he finally understood and let out a muffledugh.


    She was deliberately teasing Alexei. It served him right for how he had bullied her before.


    Since she couldn’tpete with him physically, she could at least have her fill verbally, Anyway, Alexei couldn’t drag her back to bed and teach her a lesson now.


    Distance was the best protection.


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    Nestled in her nket, with her face resting on the pillow, Natasha smiled and yfully retorted, “Only those with dirty minds hear everything as dirty.” <fn2016> Latest content published on FindN0vel</fn2016>


    Alexei was dumbfounded, wanting to pinch her face but unable to reach. “Who’s the dirty- minded one, then?”


    Natasha’s voice was sweet as honey, “Of course, it’s you. Alexei.”


    Alexei genuinely felt the office chair beneath him was burning hot.


    He ground his teeth. ‘Natasha, just you wait!‘


    Alexei stared at Natasha with her bright face and charming smile. His eyes were dark and full of intense emotion.


    But he knew well that if he were to really rush to Nornytaar tonight, his pampered darling wouldin again about being too tired, too sore, and unable to eat.


    She was simply sent by fate to wear him down.


    But in such matters, how could Alexei, who always had the upper hand, possibly lose?


    He gave a meaningful smile and said, “Baby, you keep teasing me like this. Do you realize what I’ll do when I get home tonight?”


    Natasha paused. “Do what?”


    Alexei smiled. “What did I take with me when I went abroad?<b>” </b>


    Natasha instantly recalled the small, mangled piece of clothing she had found when packing his suitcase on Mount Misty.


    She eximed, “Pervert! Don’t you dare! You’re not allowed to touch my things. If even one piece is missing, I’ll make you pay!”


    Natasha kicked her legs under the covers.


    Alexei smiled. He loosened his tie, watching her face, crimson beneath the covers, with amusement in his eyes.


    Sure enough, Natasha was all talk, acting so capable when teasing others.


    But once the “enemy” counterattacked, she couldn’t handle it.


    Alexei was not quite finished. He continued to tease Natasha, “Sweetheart, you want to be with me so much. How about when youe back, we don’t separate all night?”


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    A “thud” sounded.


    It wasn’t Natasha’s reply. It was Shawn’s documents dropping to the floor.


    Shawn, who had just pushed open the door, looked utterly shocked.


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    He truly had no idea how intimate Alexei and his fiancée’s private conversations could be.


    He felt like he shouldn’t be hearing this.


    Shawn had thought it was already absurd enough that ever since Natasha went abroad, Alexei would carry a dedicated phone for video calls at work every day, with one sleeping and the other working.


    He never expected that a professional office like this could be used for such intimate behavior by the couple.


    Shawn felt that Alexei’s lofty image in his mind had gradually copsed.


    He also subtly felt a sense of crisis, fearing he might be silenced.


    As soon as Natasha heard an outsider, she shyly and hastily hung up the video call.


    On the other hand, Alexei, as if nothing had happened, gave a chilling look to Shawn, who had finally managed topose his expression.


    Alexei asked, “What is it?”


    Shawn cleared his throat, quickly resuming his professionalism as a senior assistant. “Mr. Turner, the Westwood family is here.”


    The Westwood family, Alexei’s stepmother Teri’s family.


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