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

by the attention.

was part of being a dancer.

approval. “Did

“Yes, I did.”

you have any other plans

puzzled by his question. “What exactly

the topic with a

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

capability

in his hand, he announced, “You’re in.”

with a grateful smile. “Thank

Adonis said. “Elvin will fill you

the

file, “Keep her top on the list from now

mean to say-”

here when we need

replied enthusiastically. “Hadley will

recalling her striking look, remarked, “She’s quite the

all professional

more than just skills

certain charisma, which Hadley

let’s see if she could capitalize

keep an eye on her, since it was I

delivered the news to

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

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much, Mr. Webster.”

“My pleasure.”

left the studio, her steps buoyant with anticipation, the excitement

the evening at

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

West Twelfth Alley.”

expression turned grim

some

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

“Excellent.”

checking his phone when it suddenly

“Hello?”

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

“I’m not going.”

sorts tonight, with more pressing matters

not? I heard you’ve

snapped, “I’m busy. That’s all

he ended the

directed Phillips, “Give the driver the night

well, Mr. Flynn.”

intent on confronting Hadley himself.

keys, descended via the elevator to the underground

car halted at the alley’s entrance,

address from Phillips, he eventually stood

this the place?”