Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 87 He Had To Plan

For Her

Even after Eric had gone, Hadley remained bewildered. He had traveled all this distance… just to deliver a treat to her?

With the break of dawn the next day, Hadley set out.

In the last two days, she had reached out to several clubs, hoping to secure an audition for a new gig. Despite her skilled background, each meeting inexplicably concluded without an offer.

This morning, she was on her way to another venue. Though she had already sent a video of her dancing, the club insisted on seeing her perform live–videos, after all, could be altered.

“Hadley Pearson, right?”

“Yes,” she replied, her voice tinged with anxiety.

Unexpectedly, the manager looked over her resume and said flatly, “I’m sorry, but you don’t seem to meet our requirements.”

He handed back her resume, dismissing her before she even had a chance to dance.

Not again!

Hadley’s brow creased with confusion. “Can you explain what I’m missing?”

She was confident in her qualifications, both in her appearance and professional skills.

The manager responded with a noncommittal smile, “I’m sorry, but that will be all for now.”

With no further explanation approaching, Hadley reluctantly left the room.

Back at the Flynn Group CEO’s office, Eric’s phone began to ring.

Engaged in a meeting, Eric left his phone behind, so Linda, after a moment’s pause, decided to answer for him.

“Hello?”

On the other end was the club manager who had just dismissed Hadley.

Assuming it was Eric who picked up the call, the manager said obediently, “Mr. Flynn, I wanted to let you know that Hadley stopped by. I followed your instructions and denied her application. Just wanted to confirm directly with you.”

Linda’s eyebrow arched in surprise. “What instructions from Eric are you referring to? Why reject Hadley?”

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Chapter 87 He Had To Plan For Her

Caught off guard by a woman’s voice and realizing his mistake, the manager stammered, “Uh…”

a tone that was casual yet assertive. “Tell me what’s going on, and

“Alright, I’ll explain.”

manager paused only momentarily before choosing

was common knowledge in Srixby that Linda held a special place

that no dance clubs in Srixby should employ

that all?” Linda’s voice carried a hint of

“Yes, that’s everything.”

“Understood.”

Linda disconnected the call. She shook her head in disbelief, murmuring. “Unbelievable.”

Eric would sabotage Hadley’s employment opportunities. Whatever his motives, she was skeptical of

be up to at

job opportunities, was she somewhere shedding tears?

a

recently and speculated if their dynamic had evolved.

appeared unchanged. Her

the meeting

said, “Regarding your request a few days ago, I spoke with my mother. She arranged a meeting. Ms. Nicolson is available tomorrow evening. She’ll be waiting

mouth turned up in a pleased grin. He nodded in gratitude to

for thanks.” Barrie dismissed with a casual hand

a prominent figure in modern dance and directed Srixby’s most celebrated dance studio, known for their international tours that sold out well in advance.

up together, sharing a

Nicolson, a figure noted for her exacting standards–a significant

that she will only consider them if they’re sufficiently skilled. Lackluster performance won’t cut it, despite

dismissed the concern with a chuckle.

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at Galant–each

of her own when it comes

face, detecting a hint

this exceptional dancer

him a warning look. “None of your business,

right to

Suspicion dawned on Barrie. “Is it that girl

hardly shown genuine interest in anyone except for that

sharpened. “I said,

realizing the truth. “Ah,

the issue in admitting it? Her

been paying her

that be a hint of jealousy? Indeed–Eric was not one to appreciate others admiring his interests.

of course not!” He swiftly steered the conversation elsewhere. “Anyway, it’s great she’ll be training with Ms. Nicolson. That’s a genuine

aware of the benefits.

For a real future

inexperienced, unaware of the complexities ahead. But he was aware, and