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

by the attention.

all, being visible was part of being a

in approval. “Did you study modern

“Yes, I did.”

you have any other

his question. “What exactly do you mean,

dismissed the topic with a

Adonis recognized it was premature for any

capability in the stand–in

in his hand, he announced, “You’re

face lit up with a grateful smile. “Thank you

will fill you in on the

the

her file, “Keep her top on the list from now

mean

she’s here when we need her,” Adonis confirmed with a nod.

replied enthusiastically. “Hadley will be ecstatic!”

look, remarked, “She’s quite the

were all professional dancers, many exceptionally

filmmaking was more than

demanded a certain charisma,

see if she could capitalize on it,” Adonis

eye on her, since it

then delivered the

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

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much, Mr. Webster.”

“My pleasure.”

Hadley left the studio, her steps buoyant with anticipation,

the evening at

Phillips entered with pressing news for Eric. “Sir, it appears Hadley

West Twelfth Alley.”

turned grim instantly.

briefly, finding some humor

sent to your

“Excellent.”

was checking his phone when

“Hello?”

Marshall’s voice teased. “Are you headed to Galant tonight?”

“I’m not going.”

with more pressing matters

not? I heard you’ve

snapped, “I’m busy. That’s all there is

ended the call.

the driver the night

Mr.

was intent on confronting Hadley himself.

to the underground garage, entered his car, and headed directly

before, his car halted at the alley’s entrance, forcing Eric

he eventually stood before Hadley’s building.

the