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…”

for words, his face turning red.

You all were

“Wow!”

erupted

her as if she were an angel descending from the

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

the audience stretched out their hands, eager to

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

his seat, intently watching

caught sight

it quickly and stuck with the choreography. With a deft movement, she

out

her sleeve before his fingers could

grasped was the faint scent left behind

sure Eric wouldn’t recognize her. She

the center of

Who’s the lucky

booth over

got that attention?”

wasn’t it me?”

with excitement, and then the stage lights suddenly went dark, and the

on, S had

motionless, deep

as though he had been hit by

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shoulder. “Come

laughed at the

He’s buying gifts for

I’m really impressed, man.”

off!” Eric retorted, his voice a blend of humor and

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

with the dancer?

Hadley performed just

crowd shouted for more, Hadley felt a bit

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

much revenue you generate in those few minutes? Remember that. With

a slice of the betting pool will be yours.

the earnings cheered Hadley up.

all, money was her primary reason for dancing at the

up and

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

office, Hadley headed

young man approached her in the staff hallway, leading

gave him

“You…”

man halted, his eyes fixed on Hadley as he swallowed

aback, questioned, “You don’t

you remember?” Denver identified himself, pointing at his chest to jog her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key pouch.

“Oh… Yes,

wasn’t perfect, she remembered

here in the staff

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

actually looking for the restroom.”

“Right.”