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

were too engrossed

“Wow!”

erupted in

as if she were

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

out their hands, eager to graze the fabric of her celestial

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

seat, intently watching

neared, she caught

registered in her, though she masked it quickly and stuck with the choreography. With

out to

swiftly withdrew her sleeve before his fingers

grasped was the faint scent left behind

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

the center of the

the lucky

booth over there!”

VIP got that attention?”

it me?”

the stage lights suddenly went dark, and the music stopped.

on, S had disappeared from

deep in

had

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Chapter 30 Bright

shoulder. “Come

at the

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

I’m really

voice a blend of humor and annoyance.

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

peculiar feeling of familiarity with the dancer? It

Hadley performed just a single

for more, Hadley felt a

one performance per

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

the betting pool

about her share of the earnings cheered Hadley

was her primary reason for dancing at

up and head home,”

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

office, Hadley headed towards

way, a young man approached her in the staff hallway, leading her to assume he worked there.

her veil already removed, she gave him a polite nod and a small

“You…”

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

questioned, “You don’t

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. Do you remember

“Oh… Yes, that was

her memory wasn’t perfect, she remembered recent events

you here in

uneasy as he scratched the back of his head. “I’m not too familiar with this area.

looking for

“Right.”