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.

her energy for her debut performance later. She

crucial on her first

with twenty minutes to spare, ready

shine, Hadley. Prepare to captivate everyone!”

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

hear! Now, go put on your makeup and get

“Understood.”

the evening was a jazz dance, complete with an exquisite mask, as planned

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

in the crowd and encourage

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

was indifferent about the marketing

so she complied

final check. “Are you all set, Hadley? You’re on

“I’m ready,” she replied.

to her feet and drew in a

pole dancer, which

the overt sensuality

cue sounded, Hadley stepped

mouth, enhancing her mysterious allure without crossing into vulgarity.

framed her face, enhanced by a stylishly tilted

was clad in a flowing white silk shirt that billowed around her as she moved,

Hadley greeted the crowd with a

without a word.

filled with the intimate tunes

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Chapter 17 Her

“Wow!”

throughout the venue as the audience responded

stage, Eric was spending the evening with his

and Marshall Myers.

cousin, Denver Moran, who had just

introducing Denver to the

“Now that you’re a big boy and about to join the family business, you need to feel at home in places like

replied, his natural reticence

ambiance changed as Hadley began her performance, instantly capturing

venue.

leaned forward for a better view. “Check out the new act at Galant. She’s new,

“Appears so,” Marshall replied.

waist,” Barrie commented, nudging Eric and pointing towards the stage. “It’s incredibly

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

“Hey.”

look and interrupted sharply, “Go