CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT – THE SUPER MODEL’S SECRET

The rehearsal space Lexi had texted the address for turned out to be a small dance studio nestled in one of the trendier neighborhoods. Karina steeled herself with a calming breath before pushing through the front doors, eyes sweeping the mirrored practice rooms until she spotted the unmistakable mane of platinum blonde hair through one of the windowed doorways. Squaring her shoulders, Karina strode down the hallway, each step fueled by her steadily building determination. She could make out Lexi's shrill voice holding court over what sounded like a larger group gathered in that particular studio. "No, no, absolutely not!" The demanding tone cut through the air mere seconds before Karina reached the doorway. "We cannot have such amateurish choreography for my grand romantic revue! This is meant to be an iconic, provocative showstopper that gets the whole crowd panting like dogs in heat!" Karina pulled up short just outside the entryway, her jaw dropping slightly at the scene unfol