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

mentioning it. You all were too engrossed in your own conversations

“Wow!”

suddenly erupted

gracefully, ribbons encircling her as if she were an angel

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

in the audience stretched out their hands, eager to graze the fabric of her celestial costume.

floating directly towards the booth by the stage, where Eric and his group

intently watching

she caught

with the choreography. With a deft movement, she swept her

reflexively reached out to catch it.

withdrew her sleeve before his fingers could make

faint scent left behind in the air.

wouldn’t recognize her. She flashed a brief smile and twirled

the center of

the

booth

got that

wasn’t it me?”

and then the stage lights suddenly went

flickered back on, S

sat motionless, deep

as though he had been hit by a bolt from the

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30 Bright Smile

Eric’s shoulder. “Come

at the

changing his ways. He’s buying gifts for a mystery woman and now

I’m really impressed, man.”

Eric retorted, his voice a blend

he couldn’t explain why his heart had skipped a beat when S flicked her sleeve toward him, or why

with the dancer? It

Hadley performed just a

shouted for more, Hadley felt a bit bashful.

an encore. “Look, Hadley, one performance per night is enough.

you generate in those few minutes? Remember that. With the Toasting Ceremony

betting pool will be yours. You’ve earned

of the earnings cheered

all, money was her primary reason for dancing

pack up and

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

Hadley headed

a young man approached her in the staff hallway, leading

removed, she gave him a

“You…”

fixed on Hadley

taken aback, questioned, “You don’t work at Galant?”

me. Don’t you remember?” Denver identified himself, pointing at his chest to jog her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key

dawned on Hadley. “Oh… Yes, that

memory wasn’t perfect, she remembered recent

in the staff area?”

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

for the

“Right.”