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

Chapter 371:

“Denver!”

Right on cue—Hadley’s voice rang out, light yet tinged with nervous energy. She stepped into view, dressed in her performance attire, the soft lighting in the corridor casting a glow against her delicate features.

“Hey, Hadley!”

A slightly awkward smile tugged at Denver’s lips as he lifted the bouquet slightly. “I hope I’m not interrupting something important!”

Hadley let out a small laugh, shaking her head.

“Not at all. Actually… I’m a little nervous right now. You’re just in time to help distract me.”

At the word “nervous,” Denver straightened, concern flickering in his eyes.

“Hey, relax. You’ve got this. You’re going to be incredible.”

first time watching her

as she transformed under the spotlight, effortless and

“I figured.”

a warm smile, her eyes drifting to the bouquet in Denver’s arms. “Are

didn’t hesitate, extending the flowers

Wishing you an

in the shadows, silently observing. His expression darkened as his gaze flicked from Hadley to Denver. Without a word, he looked away

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theater, the

lifted, and

lights converged, casting an ethereal glow over

performance attire, her movements effortlessly elegant. Her long, straight legs exuded grace, and her waist—so delicate it seemed as though it could be encircled with a single hand—moved fluidly with

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

then, as the final note lingered in the air, she stopped. With a radiant