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.

conserving her energy for her debut performance later. She

punctual was crucial on her first day

left early and reached Galant with twenty minutes to spare, ready to make a good

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

smile and a nod, “I’ll give it

to hear! Now, go put on

“Understood.”

evening was a jazz dance, complete with an

enhances appeal. It captivates the audience. By revealing less, we pique their curiosity, making them

in the crowd and encourage

face is a

was indifferent about the

was to make money, so she complied

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

“I’m ready,” she replied.

feet and drew in

act had featured a pole

the overt sensuality of the

music cue sounded, Hadley stepped

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

framed her face, enhanced by a

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

with a captivating smile, her natural charm

without a word.

filled with the intimate tunes of

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17 Her Debut

“Wow!”

throughout the

prime booth directly across from the stage, Eric was spending

and Marshall Myers.

Denver Moran, who had just returned from

they were introducing Denver

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

his natural reticence

changed as Hadley began her performance,

venue.

for a better view. “Check out the

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

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

to Eric?” Marshall chuckled, shaking his head. “Come on, you know Eric’s only

“Hey.”

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