When Pride Falls at Your Feet (19 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 67

Emilia’s pupils trembled violently from shock. The very thing she had feared most had suddenly come to light. That was precisely why she had tried to keep it hidden—but the rumor, which had been swelling beneath the surface, had now fully surfaced, amplified by countless swirling bubbles.

“Aww— that’s a bit much. No matter what, don’t say it was because of skill— wait, huh!”

“E-Emilia?”

Those who had been slowly opening the door finally noticed Emilia inside and froze in surprise. Emilia took a deep, steadying breath.

“D-Did you… happen to hear?”

“…We must have. Can’t you see his expression?”

“Haa….”

Behind the person scratching their head in awkwardness, more dancers arriving for work gradually drew closer. They had been heading to the changing room but stopped at the practice room door, puzzled by the gathering crowd, and one by one began to join.

“What’s going on? Why are you standing like that?”

“Aren’t you going to change clothes?”

“Oh… it’s just that…”

“How far has that rumor spread?”

Emilia spoke calmly. Pretending ignorance wouldn’t make the already-spread rumor fade away. The group, who had been cautiously eyeing each other, finally opened their mouths with resigned expressions.

“Everyone at the theater probably knows by now. Deputy Director Silvia did warn us at first, but it had already spread too widely to contain.”

“Exactly. We all heard everyone talking so much that we only figured it out later and discussed it ourselves.”

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