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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17 Her

Today was Friday.

for her debut performance later. She knew she couldn’t afford

crucial on her first

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

to captivate everyone!” He motioned towards a collection of dazzling costumes. “We’re all set here. Now it’s

and a nod, “I’ll give it

Now, go put on your makeup and get

“Understood.”

evening was a jazz dance, complete with an exquisite mask,

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

approach was designed to draw in the crowd and encourage

expression. “Your face is a valuable

indifferent about the

money, so she complied

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

“I’m ready,” she replied.

and drew

previous act had featured a pole dancer, which had

with the overt

sounded,

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

enhanced by a stylishly

that billowed around her as

Hadley greeted the crowd with a captivating smile, her natural charm speaking

without a word.

filled with the intimate tunes of seductive

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17 Her Debut

“Wow!”

whistles echoed throughout the venue as the audience responded

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

and Marshall Myers.

Moran, who had just returned from

introducing Denver to the

a drink, Marshall said, “Now that you’re a big boy and about to join the family

his

her performance,

venue.

“Check out the new act at Galant. She’s

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

Barrie commented, nudging Eric and pointing towards the stage. “It’s incredibly slender. Looks like

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

“Hey.”

“Go ahead, keep making those comments,