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.

rest, conserving her energy for her debut performance later. She knew

was crucial on her first day of

early and reached Galant with twenty minutes to spare, ready to

with a warm smile and a strong handshake. “Tonight is your moment to shine, Hadley. Prepare to captivate everyone!” He motioned towards a

smile and a nod,

go put on your makeup

“Understood.”

dance,

their curiosity, making them eager for more. This strategy along with your excellent skills? Your name is gonna

was designed to draw in

“Your face is a valuable asset–it should be revealed

was indifferent about the

make money, so she

final check.

“I’m ready,” she replied.

rose to her feet and drew in a

pole dancer, which had already electrified the

contrasted with the overt sensuality

music cue sounded, Hadley stepped into

mouth, enhancing

curls framed her face, enhanced

her as she moved,

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

without a word.

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“Wow!”

throughout the venue as the audience responded

prime booth directly across from the stage, Eric was spending the evening with his

and Marshall Myers.

brought along his cousin, Denver Moran, who had just returned from studying abroad, still exuding

Denver to

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

replied, his

began her performance, instantly capturing

venue.

out the new act at Galant. She’s

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

the stage. “It’s incredibly slender. Looks

shaking his head. “Come on, you

“Hey.”

interrupted sharply, “Go ahead, keep making those comments, I dare