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

Chapter 110

Chapter 110 A Special Birthday Gift For Denver

“Ms. Nicolson…” Hadley jumped to her feet, her nerves obvious. “That’s not what I meant at all—”

“Enough.” Blanche waved dismissively. “I understand perfectly. But if you want respect from others, prove

yourself on the stage! Are you waiting until everyone applauds you before you even step up? Eric sent you here for a purpose. When are you gonna shine if you just hide in the shadows?”

Blanche released a weary breath, her gaze steady on Hadley.

“You certainly know how to follow instructions. When I asked you to trim your waistline, you didn’t disappoint.”

glance. Blanche had an uncanny talent for accurately gauging any dancer’s physique at just a

“Channel that determination into your dancing. Answer me honestly, Hadley. Is performing your true desire?”

and precious.

Being trusted like this felt incredibly rar

Hadley responded decisively, “Absolutely!”

Blanche nodded resolutely. “Then stop hesitating! Claim your spotlight!”

“Yes, Ms. Nicolson!” Excitement bubbled through Hadley as she nodded eagerly.

“You know…” Blanche’s stern demeanor softened slightly, pointing at Hadley with a half–smile. “Life’s full of complicated relationships. Do you seriously think you can please everyone? Just concentrate on dancing your best and stop worrying.”

“Understood, Ms. Nicolson.”

“Good.”

With a teasing tone, Blanche added, “Dance your heart out. Remember, Lightning Studio’s tickets sell out quickly. If you stumble up there, losing fame is nothing compared to embarrassing us all!”

“Ms. Nicolson.” Hadley promised earnestly. “I won’t disappoint you–I’ll give it everything I’ve got!”

Later that evening, Denver arrived to pick up Hadley.

In recent days, Denver had become a regular part of Hadley’s routine.

According to him, their arrangement still needed to continue.

After all, there was always the chance Eric might suddenly take interest again if they stopped pretending.

Denver was always respectful, never pushing Hadley too far.

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A Special Birthday Gift For

Twelfth Alley. Occasionally, they shared

at the

I can’t walk you home today. I need to rush to the airport shortly,” Denver said

“A business trip?”

“I’m heading to Prineville. I’ll be away about

rest well, especially with the time difference.”

leave. “I won’t keep

“Hadley!”

Hadley turned with a warm smile. “What’s

considered Denver one of her closest friends

slightly shy. “When I get back, my birthday’s just around the corner, and I’d

His birthday party?

arranged for her own birthday. Would this party

together made her nervous.

mind, Denver quickly assured her, smiling. “Nyla had her own reasons for hosting something flashy and crowded for you. Mine will just be a

that was the case, it

herself that she truly was

Denver asked gently. “Will you come?”

readily. “Just let me know the exact date so I can keep it

brightened noticeably.

have to hurry now. I’ll

waved, watching his car

she walked toward her apartment, Hadley murmured softly, “A birthday means

first time in a long while,

had efficiently handled her divorce settlement, leaving Hadley with a considerable sum from Eric.

had, she

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Gift

to be mindful of spending. More importantly, Joy would need financial security in the future–this money was meant for

true that accepting help made it harder to hold onto

the alimony, Hadley’s bitterness toward Eric

to the present, Hadley

either

lavish was clearly beyond Hadley’s

lovely and handmade would be the perfect

settled on precisely what

returning straight home, she veered toward the lively

offering everything from street food to handmade trinkets.

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