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.”

confidently with her hands neatly folded, Hadley appeared serene

by the attention.

part of being a

approval. “Did you study modern dance?”

“Yes, I did.”

have any other plans besides

question. “What exactly do you

the topic with

it was premature for any

capability in

his hand,

face lit up with a

fill you in

you for the opportunity, Mr.

file, “Keep her top on the list

you mean to

we need her,” Adonis confirmed with a

Elvin replied enthusiastically. “Hadley

her striking look, remarked, “She’s

auditioning women were all professional dancers, many

was more than just skills

demanded a certain charisma, which Hadley naturally

the chance, now let’s see if she could capitalize

since it

then delivered the news to

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

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much, Mr.

“My pleasure.”

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

evening at

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

West Twelfth Alley.”

turned

briefly, finding some humor

sent to your phone,”

“Excellent.”

his phone

“Hello?”

bro,” Marshall’s voice teased. “Are you

“I’m not going.”

sorts tonight, with

I heard you’ve

rambling, Eric snapped, “I’m busy. That’s

he ended the call.

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

well, Mr. Flynn.”

suspected Eric was intent on confronting Hadley himself.

snatched his car keys, descended via the elevator to the underground garage, entered

before, his car halted at the alley’s entrance, forcing Eric to proceed on foot.

the address from Phillips, he eventually stood before Hadley’s building.

the