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

Chapter 374:

The performance was nothing short of a triumph.

Success didn’t happen overnight, but last night had changed everything. With media coverage flooding in, Hadley’s name was suddenly on everyone’s lips. The show had been a breakthrough—her first real step onto a bigger stage.

Even Blanche, usually reserved and strict, was in an uncharacteristically good mood. “Not bad, Hadley. You made me proud.”

Hadley’s heart swelled at the rare praise. “Thank you, Ms. Nicolson.” She knew full well that hard work and talent alone weren’t enough. Opportunities mattered.

Not everyone—no matter how gifted—got the chance to shine. And she was grateful for hers.

Blanche gestured for her to sit. “This is also because of your own hard work.”

Then, with the same sharp, businesslike tone as always, she continued, “Next, I’m including The Passage in the tour.”

A tour?

An international tour?

all be happening a little

remind you—don’t get complacent. If you ruin your reputation

immediately. “Understood!” How could she possibly

off, Ms. Nicolson. I’ll give it everything

it

smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Good. Now

a significant risk by elevating Hadley to this position. But it wasn’t a decision made in isolation. Her

had

reputation on the line, and Hadley had

of gratitude toward her—because if Hadley had

tour schedule, she sat down to study it carefully. Her eyes skimmed over the list of locations, tracing

toured Blathe before, but this time, it felt

she could

the studio to

performance scheduled, so she wasn’t expecting him—but the moment she saw him,