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

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

How could she possibly waste

won’t slack off, Ms. Nicolson. I’ll

it all happens:

a rare smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Good.

decision made in isolation. Her

Hadley had proven her

had placed her reputation on the line, and

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

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

Blathe before, but this

this mean she could

arrived at the studio

wasn’t expecting him—but the moment she saw him, he greeted her with