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 Debut

Today was Friday.

energy for her debut performance

punctual was crucial on her

minutes to spare, ready to make a

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

and a nod,

go put on your makeup

“Understood.”

dance, complete with an exquisite

on the concept earlier. “Mystery enhances appeal. It captivates the audience. By revealing less, we pique their curiosity, making them eager for more. This strategy along with your excellent skills? Your name is gonna be circulating the

approach was designed to draw in the crowd

expression. “Your face is a valuable asset–it should be

about

goal was to make money, so she complied with the plans without

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

“I’m ready,” she replied.

to her feet and drew in a deep

act had featured a pole dancer, which had

understated costume contrasted with the overt

her music cue sounded, Hadley stepped into

face, while bright red lipstick accentuated her mouth, enhancing her mysterious allure without crossing into vulgarity. Her appearance was compelling, drawing

face, enhanced

white silk shirt that billowed around her as she moved, coupled with organza

the crowd with a captivating smile, her natural charm

without a word.

with the intimate tunes of seductive

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Chapter 17 Her Debut

“Wow!”

throughout the venue as the

prime booth directly across from the stage, Eric was spending the

and Marshall Myers.

Moran, who had just

Denver to the local

a big boy and about to join the family

Denver replied, his

her performance, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in

venue.

out

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

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

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

“Hey.”

and interrupted sharply, “Go