Chapter 54: Back to School

"Just now, I watched you dance from the side, Wendy. You were truly amazing. Even with such a simple outfit, your brilliance couldn't be hidden." His voice was deep and magnetic, though his face lacked much expression as he offered the compliment, making it seem rather perfunctory. Wendy simply gave a faint smile and politely thanked him. There was a maturity and calmness in her demeanor that belied her age, as if she had long since grown accustomed to burying her pain deep within. "Thank you for the compliment, Keisia. But this is just my way of venting." She gently wiped the sweat from her face, her gaze once again falling on her reflection in the mirror. Keisia noticed the complex emotions in her eyes and walked over to her, his eyes full of concern. "Why did you suddenly feel like dancing ballet?" Wendy turned slightly, "I received some news. Director Jack is coming to our school to select actresses, and this time, there's a special requirement—the actresses need to have a bac