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

Chapter 128

Chapter 128 Not Looking To Be In A Relationship

The stage lights converged, casting an ethereal glow over the performer at their canter

Hadley stood poised, draped in her custom performance attive, her movements effortlessly elegant. Her long straight legs exuded grace, and her orsine–so delicate it seemed as though it could be dirded with a single hand–moved fluidly with the rhythm.

As the music swelled, her steps matched each drumbeat with precision

Somehow, each note reverberated through Eric’s chest, a strange, unsettling sensation creeping up his spine- as if the music wasn’t just playing, but striking at something deep within him.

And then, as the final note lingered in the air, she stopped with a radiant smile, she turned toward the audience.

The reaction was instantaneous. Thunderous applause. Cheers. The air buzzed with electrified admiration

“Bravo!” Denver couldn’t hold back. He shot to his feet, his hands coming together in unrestrained enthusiasm.

Then–Hadley looked his way. With a dazzling smile, she lifted a hand and waved, the joy in her expression unmistakable.

And then–she jumped. Just a small bounce on her toes, playful, as if making absolutely certain Denver saw her.

“Hadley…”

Denver stood there, frozen–completely stunned.

*His heart pounded–too fast, too hard, as if it might give out at any moment. His chest felt tight, almost on the

verge of bursting, but instead of discomfort, it was exhilarating

He grinned, wide and uninhibited, an expression he couldn’t control even if he tried.

For the first time in his life, he felt an unshakable, electrifying rush–something thrilling, something undeniable.

The performance had been a resounding success, and Denver, along with the guys, hurried backstage to

celebrate.

“Hadley!” Denver’s voice was full of warmth. “Congratulations, that was incredible!”

“Thank you!”

Hadley took the bouquet with both hands, her smile radiant, though her eyes glistened.

Denver’s gaze lingered on her, catching a small detail–her lips were dry, her lipstick slightly smudged. “Hadley, are you thirsty?”

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Hadley blinked, caught off guard. “How did you know?”

She was thirsty. But she had been so anxious about everything going perfectly on stage that she hadn’t dared to

drink a drop.

Was it really that obvious?

Denver didn’t think twice. He had come prepared.

Twisting the cap off a bottle of mineral water, he held it out to her. “Here, have some.”

“Okay.”

Hadley took the bottle, tilting her head back to drink–but in her eagerness, a few drops slipped past her lips, trickling down.

“Slow down!”

out to wipe the stray droplets away. Then, he hesitated. He

boyfriend… yet.

he knew that behind them, Eric

rethink it, he did it anyway. Gently, his thumb

water.

“Careful. Don’t choke.”

a fleeting

happened. “All good.” Denver’s touch lingered for a fraction of a second longer before he stepped

“Hadley!”

say anything, the backstage area

you? Ms. Nicolson is looking for

the sound. “I’m

Nicolson, the

in a

Denver with an apologetic smile. “Sorry, I’ll be swamped tonight.

was her

Go on, don’t keep them

only a second before flashing him a grateful

running steps toward the crowd, but then spun back around,

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“Denver!

that, she disappeared into the

watching as she was swallowed

knowing glint

who had been silently observing, finally looked up, his

Forget I

the conversation elsewhere when Eric’s voice cut

clenched tight.

I just snatch

he could stop them–a thought that had been smoldering in his chest all night,

threatening to ignite.

momentarily thrown.

are you

and Marshall, both nearby, blissfully unaware of the weight pressing down between them.

scoff escaping. “Of course

let out a dramatic gasp, clutching his chest in mock distress. “My heart, Eric–so tell me, which part of that

shot him a sideways smirk, laced with dry sarcasm. “What do you think? You said it yourself–they’re clearly drawn to each other. What

long beat before shaking his head with a sigh.

a hand on Eric’s shoulder. “Forcing things never ends well, my

“Yeah.”

nod before turning abruptly on

you going?” Barrie called after

stride. “Out. Need

his chest now, he wasn’t sure what it would push

was nothing short of a

last night did

in, Hadley’s name was suddenly on everyone’s lips.

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first real step onto a bigger stage.

reserved and strict, was in an uncharacteristically good mood.

bad, Hadley. You made

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