Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 17 Her Debut Performance

Eric walked over and picked up the tube of ointment from the coffee table, examining it carefully.

The seal was intact.

Hadley hadn’t used it at all.

A cold smirk spread across his face. “Still playing the martyr for attention, I see.”

If Hadley chose not to use the ointment, that was her choice.

He wasn’t going to let it bother him.

Memories of how she hurt Linda four years ago resurfaced. He believed he had already extended more than enough grace to her.

With an indifferent flick of his wrist, Eric threw the ointment into the trash can and walked off.

Outside Silver Villas, Hadley activated her phone and called a rental agent. She dedicated her day to apartment

hunting.

By the late afternoon, she had secured a place.

It was a modest, slightly worn one–bedroom apartment in the older section of the city. It wasn’t lux…

us, but

it featured a kitchen and a bathroom–sufficient for her needs to cook and maintain her personal hygiene.

Given her limited budget, this was the best option available.

The agent inquired, “What do you think? Will this do?”

Hadley gave a small nod. “Yes, it’s fine,” she answered quietly.

“Excellent,” the agent responded. “I’ll draw up the contract. Once I confirm a few details with the landlord, you can move in soon.”

“Really? That’s great! Thank you so much.”

Securing her new living arrangement eased a significant weight off Hadley’s shoulders.

That evening, she experienced her first peaceful night’s sleep in a long time.

In contrast, Eric spent another night away from home.

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Today was Friday.

energy for her debut performance later. She knew she couldn’t

crucial on her

twenty minutes to spare, ready to make a good

strong handshake. “Tonight is your moment to shine, Hadley. Prepare to captivate everyone!” He motioned towards a collection of dazzling costumes. “We’re all

and a nod, “I’ll give it my

to hear! Now, go put on

“Understood.”

a jazz dance, complete with an

concept earlier. “Mystery enhances appeal. It captivates the audience. By revealing less, we pique their curiosity, making them eager for more. This strategy

in the crowd

expression. “Your face is a valuable

was indifferent about the

to make money, so she complied with the plans

before her performance, Lennon came by for a final check. “Are you all set, Hadley?

“I’m ready,” she replied.

feet and drew in a deep

featured a pole dancer, which had already electrified the

with the

music cue sounded, Hadley

mouth, enhancing her mysterious

curls framed her face, enhanced by

a flowing white silk shirt that billowed around her as she moved, coupled with organza harem pants

Hadley greeted the crowd with a captivating

without a word.

with the intimate

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Chapter 17 Her

“Wow!”

whistles echoed throughout the venue

stage, Eric was spending the evening with his

and Marshall Myers.

Denver Moran, who had just returned from studying abroad, still exuding a fresh

they were introducing Denver to

big boy and about to join the family business, you need to feel at home

his natural reticence

began her performance, instantly capturing the attention of everyone

venue.

a better view. “Check out the new act

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

towards the stage. “It’s incredibly slender. Looks like I could easily circle it with

are you pointing her out to Eric?” Marshall chuckled, shaking his head. “Come on, you

“Hey.”

interrupted sharply, “Go ahead,