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 turning red.

it. You all were too engrossed in your own

“Wow!”

crowd suddenly erupted in cheers.

she were an angel descending

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

in the audience stretched out their hands, eager to

the stage, where Eric and his group were

in his seat, intently watching

neared, she caught sight of Eric.

with the choreography. With a deft movement, she swept

reached out to

before

scent left behind in the air.

her veil, Hadley was sure Eric wouldn’t recognize her. She

of the stage.

Who’s the lucky

booth over

got

wasn’t it

with excitement, and then the stage

the lights flickered back on, S had disappeared from

deep in

had been hit by a bolt from

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30 Bright

shoulder. “Come back

at the scene.

his ways. He’s buying gifts for a mystery woman and now he’s captivated by Galant’s

I’m really impressed, man.”

voice a blend of humor and annoyance.

flicked her sleeve toward him,

peculiar feeling of familiarity with the dancer? It puzzled Eric.

just a single

for more, Hadley felt

Hadley, one performance

generate in those few minutes? Remember that. With the

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

the earnings cheered

all, money was her primary reason for dancing

to pack up and

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

office, Hadley headed

young man approached her in the staff hallway, leading her to

veil already removed, she gave him a polite

“You…”

on Hadley as he swallowed

aback, questioned, “You

to jog her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key pouch. I was the

on Hadley. “Oh… Yes, that was

her memory wasn’t perfect, she

here in

back of

for the

“Right.”