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.”

her hands neatly folded, Hadley appeared serene and poised. She

by the attention.

part of being a dancer.

nodding in approval. “Did you study modern dance?” he

“Yes, I did.”

you have any other plans

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

it,” Adonis dismissed the topic with

by her appearance, Adonis recognized it was premature for any

to assess her capability

the papers in his hand, he

with a grateful smile.

“Elvin will fill

you for the opportunity,

her file, “Keep her top

mean

ensure she’s here when we need her,”

Elvin replied enthusiastically. “Hadley will

remarked, “She’s quite the looker and

all professional dancers, many exceptionally skilled.

filmmaking was more than just skills

certain charisma, which Hadley

let’s see if she could capitalize on

it was I who recommended her,” Elvin assured.

delivered the news

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

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so much, Mr. Webster.”

“My pleasure.”

full of hope, Hadley left the studio, her steps buoyant with

into the evening at

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

West Twelfth Alley.”

expression turned

briefly, finding some

exact address has been sent to your phone,” Phillips mentioned, avoiding Eric’s intimidating

“Excellent.”

checking his phone when

“Hello?”

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

“I’m not going.”

with more pressing matters at hand.

I heard

“I’m busy.

he ended

directed Phillips, “Give the driver

Mr.

Eric was intent

descended via the elevator to the underground

halted at the alley’s entrance, forcing Eric to proceed on

from Phillips, he eventually stood before

the place?”