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

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

“Wow!”

crowd suddenly erupted in cheers.

if she were

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

out their hands, eager to graze the fabric of her

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

intently watching

caught sight of Eric.

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

reached out to catch it.

her sleeve before his

Eric grasped was the faint scent

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

of the

the

that booth

got that attention?”

wasn’t it me?”

the stage lights suddenly went dark,

on, S had disappeared from view.

deep in

as though he had been hit by a

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Chapter 30

“Come back to

laughed at the scene.

buying gifts for a mystery woman and

I’m really impressed, man.”

his voice a

heart had skipped a beat when S flicked her

peculiar feeling of familiarity with

performed just a

crowd shouted for more,

one performance

in those few minutes? Remember that. With the

betting pool will be yours. You’ve earned it.”

the earnings

all, money was her primary reason for dancing at the nightclub.

to pack up and head

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

Hadley headed

man approached her in the staff hallway, leading her to assume he

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

“You…”

young man halted, his eyes fixed on Hadley as he swallowed nervously. “Are you

questioned, “You don’t work at

time, you dropped your key pouch. I was the one

on Hadley. “Oh… Yes, that was you.”

she remembered recent events clearly.

are you here in the

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

for

“Right.”