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!”

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

boyfriend… yet.

behind them, Eric

Denver could rethink it, he did it anyway. Gently,

water.

“Careful. Don’t choke.”

his touch startled Hadley. It was a fleeting

as if nothing had happened. “All good.” Denver’s touch lingered for a

“Hadley!”

Hadley could say anything, the

Ms. Nicolson is looking

turned toward the sound. “I’m here!”

the media, and

in a

bit her lip, glancing at Denver with an apologetic smile. “Sorry, I’ll be swamped

inevitable–this was her

get it. Go on, don’t keep them

second before flashing him a grateful smile. “I’ll

crowd, but then spun

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“Denver! Thanks

that, she disappeared into the bustling ses of people.

there, watching as she was swallowed by the

exchange unfold. With an amused sigh, he leaned back, a knowing glint in his eyes. “Ah, there’s nothing like

looked up,

Forget I

just about to steer the conversation elsewhere when Eric’s voice cut through, low and

clenched tight.

I just snatch her

them–a thought that had been smoldering in his

threatening to ignite.

stilled, momentarily thrown.

you

down between them. He turned back

exhaled sharply, a scoff escaping. “Of

gasp, clutching his chest in mock distress. “My heart, Eric–so tell me, which part

you think? You said it yourself–they’re clearly drawn to each other. What would be the point even if I snatch her

friend for a long beat before shaking his head with a sigh.

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

“Yeah.”

nod before

you going?” Barrie

stride. “Out. Need a

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

nothing short of

overnight, but last night did change everything.

flooding in, Hadley’s name was suddenly

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