Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 30 Bright Smile

Following her electrifying jazz performance, Hadley quickly rose to fame.

Under Lennon’s astute marketing stunts, she had become Galant’s star attraction.

Guests were willing to pay big money just to see her. But Lennon understood the power of rarity and refused

every offer.

He kept even Hadley’s identity under wraps.

To the patrons, she was only known simply as Miss S, which only heightened the intrigue.

Tonight, the buzz was that Miss S would perform, drawing an unprecedented crowd to the nightclub. The evening’s takings were through the roof, multiple times higher than normal.

“There she goes, on stage!”

Everyone’s attention shifted to the stage.

Abruptly, darkness enveloped the stage.

The murmurs halted as anticipation built,

Then, a single spotlight illuminated, revealing Hadley in a flowing red outfit at center stage. As the music swelled, she moved gracefully, captivating everyone.

Hadley executed a graceful twirl and leapt up, casting a playful look at the audience.

Yet her identity remained concealed, her face obscured by a delicate veil, adding to her allure.

“Bravo!”

“Amazing!”

The crowd was initially taken aback by her dramatic entrance, but then burst into applause that swelled like an

ocean wave.

Hadley’s performance continued seamlessly.

Her movements were fluid, as if she were a breeze weaving through trees, mesmerizing and effortless.

Wires attached to her allowed her to move in sync with the melody, captivating everyone present.

“She’s incredible!” Barrie exclaimed, visibly impressed.

“Absolutely.” Marshall agreed. “This new dancer at Galant really stands out from the rest.”

The performance itself was a feast for the eyes.

Eric watched, his expression a mix of admiration and slight unease, but he remained silent.

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Denver couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. “She’s obviously skilled. A real professional, unlike those amateurs we

often see here.”

“Is that so?” Marshall chuckled, glancing at his cousin. “Sounds like someone has a bit of a crush.”

“L… I…”

his face

it. You all were too engrossed in

“Wow!”

crowd suddenly erupted in

her as if she

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

their hands, eager to graze the fabric of

booth by the

seat, intently watching as

she caught sight of

quickly and stuck with the choreography. With a deft movement, she swept her long, flowy sleeve towards Eric.

reached out to

sleeve before his fingers

Eric grasped was the faint scent left behind

was sure Eric wouldn’t recognize her. She

the center of the

Who’s the lucky

booth over there!”

got

it

was abuzz with excitement, and then the stage lights

the lights flickered back on, S had disappeared from

sat motionless, deep in

appeared as though he had been hit by a bolt

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Chapter 30 Bright

Barrie jolted Eric’s shoulder. “Come back to

at

ways. He’s buying gifts for a mystery

I’m really impressed,

voice a blend of humor and annoyance.

couldn’t explain why his heart had skipped a beat when S flicked her sleeve

familiarity with the dancer? It puzzled

evening, Hadley performed just

more, Hadley

Hadley, one performance per night is enough. Do you

generate in those few minutes? Remember that. With

slice of the betting pool will be yours.

her share of the earnings

money was her primary reason for

and head

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

office, Hadley headed towards the

her in the staff hallway, leading her

veil already removed, she gave him

“You…”

halted, his eyes fixed on Hadley as he swallowed nervously.

taken aback, questioned, “You don’t work at

her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key pouch.

“Oh…

perfect, she remembered

here in the staff

the back of his head. “I’m not too familiar

actually looking for the restroom.”

“Right.”