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 and poised. She stood undisturbed

by the attention.

part of being a

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

“Yes, I did.”

other plans

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

it,” Adonis dismissed the topic with

was

to assess her capability in the

the papers in his hand, he announced, “You’re

face lit up with a grateful smile. “Thank

Adonis said. “Elvin will fill you

for the opportunity,

Adonis instructed Elvin, retrieving her file, “Keep her top on

mean to say-”

when we need her,” Adonis confirmed with a nod.

Elvin replied enthusiastically. “Hadley will

“She’s quite

all professional dancers, many exceptionally skilled.

was more than just skills

charisma,

if she could capitalize on it,” Adonis

eye on her, since it was I who recommended

delivered the news to

with measured words. “Succeed here, and Mr. Faulkner

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much, Mr.

“My pleasure.”

studio, her steps buoyant with anticipation,

into the evening at Galant.

news for Eric. “Sir, it appears

West Twelfth Alley.”

turned

chuckled briefly, finding some humor in the

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

“Excellent.”

phone

“Hello?”

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

“I’m not going.”

out of sorts tonight, with more pressing matters

not? I heard you’ve

busy. That’s all there is to it.”

he ended the

Phillips, “Give the driver the

Mr.

Eric was intent on confronting

descended via the elevator to the underground garage, entered

halted at the alley’s entrance, forcing Eric to

address from Phillips, he eventually stood

the place?”