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

overheard some guests mentioning it. You all were too engrossed in

“Wow!”

suddenly erupted

she were an angel descending from

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

in the audience stretched out their hands, eager to graze the fabric

by the stage, where Eric and

intently watching as

neared, she caught sight of

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

reflexively reached out to catch it.

before his fingers

the faint scent left behind in the

Hadley was sure Eric wouldn’t recognize her. She flashed a brief smile

the center of

the

that booth over there!”

got that

it

crowd was abuzz with excitement, and then the stage lights suddenly went dark,

lights flickered back on, S

sat motionless, deep

his friends, it appeared as though he had been

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30 Bright

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

laughed at the

his ways. He’s buying gifts for a

I’m really impressed, man.”

voice a blend

had skipped a beat when S flicked her sleeve toward him,

feeling of familiarity with the dancer? It puzzled

performed just a single

the crowd shouted for more, Hadley

Hadley, one performance per night is enough. Do

those few minutes? Remember

of the betting pool will be yours. You’ve earned

the

money was her primary reason for dancing at the

and

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

headed towards the

way, a young man approached her in the staff

her veil already removed, she gave him a polite nod

“You…”

halted, his eyes fixed on Hadley as he

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

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

dawned on Hadley. “Oh…

wasn’t perfect, she remembered recent events clearly.

are you here in the

a little uneasy as he scratched the back of his head. “I’m

looking for

“Right.”