Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 42 You Owe Me A Thorough Explanation

Hadley had previously headed to the Central Cinema in Metropolitan Plaza as Elvin requested to meet the movie director Adonis, who was quite taken with her.

They set a date for her dance audition, and that day had arrived.

Arriving makeup–free so they could style her however they saw fit for the production, Hadley i ediately reached out to Elvin.

“Hadley!”

Elvin rushed over, despite being swamped, and led her to the dressing room where a makeup artist was quickly arranged.

“Join the others outside once you’re finished with your makeup,” he instructed.

“Alright, thank you,” Hadley replied.

The other women in the dressing room, all coming to audition for the stand–in for the lead actress, wore identical makeup and outfits.

These stand–ins weren’t chosen for their distinctive features. Instead, their bodies were the focus.

However, the makeup artists were still struck by Hadley’s noticeable features. Luckily, she was only a stand–in

because her allure might have overshadowed the lead actress otherwise.

After getting ready, the women assembled outside.

Adonis, ever thorough, personally supervised the audition.

Each stand–in performed their dance routine under his watchful eye.

When Hadley’s turn came, Adonis briefly reviewed her file, noting her graduation from Chauncey Academy of

Art and her impressive dance skills.

Yet, it was her remarkable stage presence that truly captured his attention.

“Elvin.”

“Right here!”

“Bring her over,” directed Adonis, pointing at the stage where Hadley was dancing.

“Immediately.”

Elvin, sensing a positive outcome, hurried to retrieve Hadley, who he had recommended.

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“Mr. Faulkner, she’s here.”

“Alright.”

Re–examining her file, Adonis confirmed, “Hadley Pearson?”

“Yes.”

Hadley appeared serene and poised. She stood undisturbed

by the attention.

was part of being

bad,” Adonis commended, nodding in approval. “Did you study modern

“Yes, I did.”

other plans besides

hesitated, puzzled by his question. “What exactly do you mean, Mr. Faulkner?”

dismissed the topic with

pleased by her appearance, Adonis recognized it was premature for any definite

her capability in the stand–in

the papers in his hand,

face lit up with a grateful

said. “Elvin will fill you in on

the opportunity, Mr.

left, Adonis instructed Elvin, retrieving her file, “Keep her top on the list from now

you mean to say-”

need

“Hadley

her striking look, remarked, “She’s quite the looker and unbelievably

auditioning women were all professional

was more than

a certain charisma, which Hadley naturally possessed.

been given the chance, now let’s see if she could capitalize on it,”

her, since it was I who recommended her,”

delivered the news

this opportunity!” He cautioned her with measured words. “Succeed here, and Mr. Faulkner will surely

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you so much,

“My pleasure.”

hope, Hadley left the studio,

the evening

day, Phillips entered with pressing news for Eric. “Sir, it appears Hadley actually resides on

West Twelfth Alley.”

expression turned grim instantly.

finding some humor in the revelation.

to your phone,” Phillips mentioned, avoiding Eric’s intimidating

“Excellent.”

his phone when

“Hello?”

teased. “Are

“I’m not going.”

out of sorts tonight, with more pressing matters at hand.

I heard you’ve been-”

“I’m busy. That’s all there is to

ended the

“Give the driver the night off. I’m driving myself.”

Mr.

suspected Eric was intent on

the elevator to the

alley’s entrance, forcing Eric to

Phillips, he eventually stood

this the place?”