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?

be happening a little too

you—don’t get complacent. If you

straightened immediately. “Understood!” How could she

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

it all

for a moment before nodding, a rare smile tugging

had taken a significant risk by elevating Hadley to this position. But it wasn’t a decision made in isolation. Her husband had benefited from Eric’s influence, and in return,

had proven her

on

felt a quiet sense of gratitude toward her—because if Hadley had failed,

carefully. Her eyes skimmed over the list of locations,

before, but this time, it felt

mean she could see

arrived at the studio to pick her

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