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

Chapter 262:

Stepping out of the car, Hadley lingered at the entrance, casting a puzzled glance at Eric. What was his reason for bringing her here?

With a casual tilt of his head toward the building, Eric led the way.

“Come, follow me.”

“Alright.”

She hesitated for a moment, then decided to follow him.

Although she had no idea what Eric’s intentions were, the mere mention of Lightning Dance Studio sparked a blend of anticipation and curiosity inside her. Before returning to Srixby, Hadley had researched the troupe and even considered auditioning.

However, the daunting details she uncovered had dampened her spirits.

The troupe’s leader did not hold open auditions. Rumors even circulated that they operated a specialized training program for young talent, rarely hiring externally.

Hadley had abandoned

scheduled for the night, yet the rehearsal space was buzzing with activity; some

she watched them, Hadley felt a surge

clasped her

closer. “Watch your step and keep your eyes

stopped in front of a

her hand, he adjusted her shirt. “Stay calm and don’t freak out when you meet Ms. Nicolson. Just answer her

widened in surprise.

his smile widening. “Blanche Nicolson. You’re a fan of modern

Mᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇs ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟs.ᴄᴏᴍ

Hadley

understatement. Blanche Nicolson was an

“Cool.”

that, Eric knocked lightly on the

“Come in.”

door, a voice beckoned,