il imprinting itself in her mind with unsettling clarity. The anxiety she had felt in front of the dealers, Marco's intervention, all of

The streets of Paris, once filled with opportunities and inspiration, now seemed riddled with hidden dangers. The c

fresh pastries enveloped her, but her mind was too troubled for her to fully enjoy it. She took out her phone and hesitated to contact Marco. Sh

her phone vibrated on the tabl

uld like to talk to you. C

her was reluctant. She needed protection, but at what cost? She stood up,

ke off the anxiety weighing on her. Upon entering the building, she was greeted by

ore serious than usual. Marco stood behind his desk, flippi

a warm smile, but it was

me," she replied, tryi

ecoming more serious. "I'm sorry you had to experience that.

ediately touched

d, her voice trembling. "I never thou

ople who seek to exploit artists, and sometimes, you have to b

ked at him,

that mean

alked towards her, h

you with influential people in the industry. I want you to fo

ion and support was enticing. On the other, she had a

t want to feel like I owe anyone an

understandin

sincere. I'm here to help you build yourself as an artist,

s of support often came with hidden strings att

f I re

ar that may be risky," Marco replied, his gaze frank. "Paris can be

ituation hit her hard. She had always been independent, but now

decide t

loser to her, h

u carve a path while protecting you. But it also means yo

ity stretching out before her. The challenges seemed greater than ever,

onomy. Dance is my passion,

eed support to propel that passion to the next level. You don't have t

er to refuse, but the fear of what might happen if she remained a

your help. But I wa

rco's face, an expressio

ll do everything in my power to protect

he had chosen safety over pride, and although she felt a mi

co. I hope I wo

e will work together to build y

he had accepted Marco's help, but she knew it would involve a new type of

ortunities Marco offered her. He helped her connect with influential choreographers and get known in cir

help but wonder what the consequences of this alliance would be. She had alwa

ance class, she ran into Marco in t

" he asked, a sm

he new opportunities," she replied, even

, but you also need to assert yourself. Dance is a

n accepting help and preserving her own artistic voice. Every day was a new challenge,