Chapter 344
Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You can’t afford me now
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âWell⦠Iâm still working with the production crew,â Hadley said. âIf something better comes along, Iâll see where it leads.â
Elvin already knew she had been let go from the troupe. Though he wasnât exactly smug, he extended an olive branch. Elvin approached Hadley. âSince youâre no longer with Lightning and donât have anything lined up, have you thought about pursuing a deeper path in the entertainment industry?â
âMr. Websterâ¦â
Hadley couldnât provide an immediate answer. Honestly, she had never considered it before. Taking on film work was merely a means to earn more money. But now, with the alimony from Eric, she no longer needed to pursue it for financial reasons.
Elvin encouraged her. âYou should ponder a different trajectory. With your looks and skills, isnât it a waste to remain just a dance double? Even Adonis said you could do really well if you wanted to.â
Some could coast by on looks alone, and fate had dealt Hadley a winning hand. She possessed a striking beauty to begin with.
âLet me think it over,â she said, her voice thoughtful.
âAlright,â Elvin agreed, not pushing her. âBut think carefully. The dance-double scenes for this current project are nearly wrapped up. When thatâs done, whatâs your game plan?â
Elvin mentioned that Adonis was gearing up for a new film and was on the lookout for fresh faces. Since Adonis had already been impressed by Hadley, this was a golden opportunity. And opportunities waited for no one.
After some contemplation, Hadley resolved to give it a shot. She understood the entertainment industry wasnât a walk in the park, but the decisions she made would shape her journey. Besides, she was merely fighting for that chance. Nothing was set in stone yet.
Once Hadley gave Elvin her firm answer, he beamed with joy. âFantastic. Iâm glad you made the right call.â He gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. âTrust me, you wonât regret it, Hadley. Youâre on the path to stardom.â
Of course, Elvinâs words werenât the final verdict. He was Adonisâ assistant director, so the decision ultimately lay with Adonis. Adonis would choose whom to hire. Still, Elvin could at least provide Hadley with a solid recommendation.
After filming wrapped one day, Elvin took Hadley to meet Adonis in person. âMr. Faulkner, Hadleyâs here.â
Adonis looked up, gesturing for Hadley to approach. âHadley?â
âYes, Mr. Faulkner.â Hadley stood poised and quiet.
âHave you given it some thought?â
Adonis was indeed pleased with her. In the entertainment business, looks carried significant weight. âReady to take the plunge?â
âI would appreciate your guidance.â
âOf course.â Adonis noticed the tension in her demeanor and sought to ease her worries. âTake a deep breath. I already have a glimpse of who you are. No need to feel intimidated. Every star has to start somewhere.â He cast a glance at Elvin. âHand Hadley the first few episodes of the script.â
âAbsolutely,â Elvin replied.
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