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 afford any mistakes

punctual was crucial on

Galant with twenty minutes

everyone!” He motioned towards a

a tentative smile and a nod, “I’ll give

want to hear! Now, go put on your makeup and get

“Understood.”

act for the evening was a jazz dance, complete with an exquisite

captivates the audience. By revealing less, we pique their curiosity, making them eager for more. This strategy along with your excellent skills? Your

was designed to draw in the crowd

studied Hadley’s expression. “Your face is a valuable asset–it

was indifferent about the

money, so she complied

for a final check.

“I’m ready,” she replied.

and drew in a

previous act had featured a pole dancer, which had already

the overt sensuality of the earlier

cue sounded, Hadley stepped into

red lipstick accentuated her mouth, enhancing her mysterious allure without crossing into vulgarity. Her appearance was

face, enhanced by a

billowed around her as she moved, coupled with organza harem pants that subtly revealed her

spotlight, Hadley greeted the crowd with a captivating smile, her

without a word.

the intimate tunes

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Chapter 17 Her Debut

“Wow!”

the

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

and Marshall Myers.

Denver Moran, who had just returned from studying abroad, still

they were introducing Denver to the local

and about to join

his natural reticence

as Hadley began her performance,

venue.

intrigued, leaned forward for a better view. “Check out the new

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

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

chuckled, shaking his head.

“Hey.”

sharply, “Go