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?

this all be happening a

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

immediately. “Understood!” How could she possibly

Nicolson. I’ll

it all

studied her for a moment before nodding, a rare smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

But it wasn’t a decision made in isolation. Her husband had benefited from Eric’s influence, and in return, she had

had proven

placed her reputation on the line, and Hadley had

toward her—because if Hadley had

she sat down to study it carefully. Her eyes skimmed over the list of locations, tracing each stop—until

before, but

this mean she

the studio

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