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.

all were too

“Wow!”

erupted

gracefully, ribbons encircling her as if she were an angel descending from the heavens.

“Where’s she going?”

“Who knows!”

“Over here, please!”

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

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

seat, intently watching as

she caught

she masked it quickly and stuck with the

reached out

withdrew her sleeve before his fingers could make

faint scent left behind in the

recognize her. She flashed a brief smile and twirled back

of

the

that booth over

got

it

crowd was abuzz with excitement, and then the stage

lights flickered back on,

sat motionless, deep in thought.

it appeared as though he had been hit by a

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Chapter 30 Bright Smile

jolted Eric’s shoulder. “Come

at the scene.

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

really impressed, man.”

Eric retorted, his voice a blend

flicked her sleeve toward him, or why he had

peculiar feeling of familiarity with the dancer?

just a

crowd shouted for more, Hadley felt a bit

the calls for an encore. “Look, Hadley, one performance per night

in those few minutes? Remember that. With the Toasting

a slice of the betting pool will be yours.

of the earnings cheered Hadley up.

primary reason

pack up and head home,” Lennon

“Alright, Mr. Lewis.”

Lennon’s office, Hadley headed towards

in the staff hallway, leading her to assume he worked there.

veil already removed, she gave him a

“You…”

fixed on Hadley

“You

jog her memory. “Last time, you dropped your key pouch. I was the one who found it and gave

dawned on Hadley. “Oh… Yes,

her memory wasn’t perfect, she remembered recent events

in the staff

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

actually looking for

“Right.”