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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Her

Today was Friday.

her debut performance

punctual was crucial on

twenty minutes to spare, ready to make a

is your moment to shine, Hadley. Prepare to captivate everyone!” He

tentative smile and a

I want to hear! Now, go put on your makeup

“Understood.”

dance, complete with an exquisite mask, as planned during

pique their curiosity, making them eager for more. This strategy along

was designed to draw in

expression. “Your face is a valuable asset–it

was indifferent about the

was to make money, so she complied

Lennon came by for a final check. “Are you all set, Hadley? You’re

“I’m ready,” she replied.

rose to her feet and drew

pole dancer,

with the overt sensuality

her music cue sounded, Hadley stepped

mask veiled the upper part of her face, while bright red lipstick accentuated her mouth, enhancing her mysterious allure without crossing into vulgarity. Her appearance was compelling, drawing all eyes

her face, enhanced by a

flowing white silk shirt that billowed around her as

the spotlight, Hadley greeted the crowd with a captivating

without a word.

the intimate tunes of

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17 Her

“Wow!”

the venue as the

stage, Eric was spending the evening with

and Marshall Myers.

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

introducing Denver

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

replied, his

changed as Hadley began her performance,

venue.

for a better view. “Check out the new act at Galant. She’s new, isn’t

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

and pointing towards the stage. “It’s incredibly slender. Looks like

out to Eric?” Marshall chuckled, shaking his head. “Come

“Hey.”

“Go ahead, keep