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

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Chapter 115 She’s In Trouble

Hadley spent the entire day practicing in the dance studio.

In just two days, she would have to prove her progress to Blanche. If she, passed, the troupe would officially begin rehearsals.

By the time the clock hit a quarter past six, she changed into her own clothes, grabbed her bag, and hurried

out.

“Hadley, want to grab dinner with us tonight?” A few colleagues in the dressing room called out.

“Wish I could, but I have to be somewhere.” She shot a quick glance at the time.

There was a scene she had to film that evening, and being late wasn’t an option.

“Have fun, everyone. See you all tomorrow!”

With that, she dashed out of the room.

“Oh, Hadley…”

“What’s she always so busy with? She never shows up to any of our gatherings.”

One of the girls, Alita Reed, scoffed, her tone dripping with disdain.

“She just showed up out of nowhere. Ms. Nicolson handpicked her because of her so–called talent. Why would she waste time with us?”

The moment Hadley’s special recruitment came up, the room buzzed with conversation.

“I heard she used to dance with Red. People say she’s actually really good.”

“Yeah, I watched her during practice. She’s got serious talent.”

Alita let out a sharp scoff.

“Talent? You talk like the rest of us don’t know how to dance.”

If they weren’t skilled, they wouldn’t be here at all. Yet, despite their hard work, they were still stuck in minor roles. Meanwhile, Hadley had barely set foot in the troupe and was already leading a performance.

Not everyone was happy about it.

And no one resented the situation more than Alita.

She had been dancing under Blanche’s instruction since childhood, personally chosen to train with Lightning.

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Hadley arrived, she had been the

to their shows were highly sought after, so Blanche opened an additional cast group

up

Alita, Hadley had stolen the lead role right out

so special?” Alita muttered under her breath, her words laced with bitterness “She probably just has someone powerful backing

People whispered that Hadley hadn’t earned her spot through talent alone. Many saw her show

behind her was someone influential.

just using

a hand over Alita’s mouth. “You can’t say things like that. Ms.

“Get off me!”

knew better than to push her

wind of her spreading rumors, she’d be thrown out without

let Hadley keep overshadowing her.

a close watch.

Alita quietly trailed behind, following her through multiple bus rides and

have some rich guy backing her? Why is she traveling like

off

through

movie studio. What was she doing

her cap lower, Alita

Hadley

Hadley stepped back out, now dressed in full costume.

out her phone, turned on the camera,

this

her phone back into her pocket,

Elvin and approached him. “Mr. Webster, I need to talk

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her a nod. “Go

took a breath “Here’s the thing” She explained how she had joined a proper dancing studio. “I’m struggling to

I

with the director.”

guilt creeping into her voice. “And I

wanted was to seem ungrateful, but Lightning Studio had strict

to take on outside

in her case, she

was the face of the

walking away from the film crew entirely. But she had signed a contract. Leaving now

after everything Elvin had done for her, she couldn’t just disappear without a

cutting down her screen time, which was

on me.

moment before letting out a sigh. “Alright, I’ll see what I can do. But you’ll still have to be in a

up

Adonis is serious about maintaining quality. In this industry, it’s always smart to leave doors open. Who knows what opportunities might come up in the future? If we get the chance to work together again, it’s best to keep things smooth. No

Hadley nodded, grateful for his understanding. “I’ll do as you

upset with her. Instead of making things difficult, he was

luck wasn’t as bad as she

“Thanks, Mr. Webster.”

welcome.” Elvin gave a casual wave. “Now go get ready.”