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…”

words, his face turning red.

some guests mentioning it. You all were

“Wow!”

suddenly erupted in cheers.

ascended gracefully, ribbons encircling her as if she

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

hands, eager to graze the fabric of her celestial costume.

booth by the stage, where Eric and his group were seated.

remained in his seat, intently watching

Hadley neared, she caught

registered in her, though she masked it quickly and stuck with the choreography. With a deft movement, she swept her long, flowy sleeve

reached out to catch it.

her sleeve before his

faint scent left behind in the

recognize her. She flashed a brief smile and twirled back

the center of the

Who’s the

booth

VIP got that

wasn’t it me?”

the stage lights

on, S had

deep

his friends, it appeared as though he had been hit

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Chapter 30

jolted Eric’s shoulder. “Come back to us,

laughed at the

for a mystery woman

really impressed,

voice a blend of humor and

explain why his heart had skipped a beat when S flicked her sleeve toward him, or why he had instinctively held

with

just

more, Hadley felt a

encore. “Look, Hadley, one performance per night is enough. Do you know

few minutes? Remember that. With the Toasting Ceremony coming

a slice of the betting pool will be yours.

about her share of the earnings

all, money was her primary reason

pack up and head home,” Lennon instructed.

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

headed towards

her in the staff hallway, leading

gave him a

“You…”

eyes fixed on Hadley as he swallowed nervously. “Are you Miss S?”

questioned, “You don’t work at

Denver identified himself, pointing at his chest to jog her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key pouch. I was the one who found it and gave it back to you.

on Hadley. “Oh…

she remembered

you here in the staff area?”

of his

for the

“Right.”