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

Chapter 43

Chapter 43 Pumpkin Soup

Behind the scenes.

“Hadley!”

Grinning widely, Lennon made his way over to Hadley once more.

He was disappointed by Eric’s absence tonight.

Yet, despite Eric’s absentee, an unexpected late–night treat arrived.

“What’s going on, Mr. Lewis?” Hadley inquired, rising to greet him with a grin.

“Just a second…”

With a flourishing gesture, Lennon gestured to the doors of the dressing room and called out to those at the entry. “Go ahead, bring everything inside.”

No sooner had he issued the invitation than a group of seven or eight individuals entered, each carrying an item.

With evident delight, Lennon instructed them, “Set everything down on the middle table.”

This large table at the center of the dressing room served as a communal spot for meals, casual drinks, and occasionally to host Lennon’s talks.

The group, clad in delivery uniforms, was clearly there to drop off takeout.

“What is this about?”

Whispering to one another, Hadley’s colleagues clustered around her, curious about the unfolding scene.

Hadley shrugged and answered candidly, “I’m just as clueless.”

As they unpacked the takeout, the logo on the packaging caught their eye–it was from the Red Shell Bistro.

“Look, it’s desserts from the Red Shell Bistro!”

“Seriously? Mr. Lewis, this is quite the treat!”

After all the items were set on the table, the delivery crew departed.

Gathering everyone’s attention with a clap, Lennon announced, “Ladies, we’ve got desserts from the Red Shell Bistro here, plenty for all!”

“Wow!”

The room erupted in cheers.

“Thank you, Mr. Lewis!”

“Wow, Mr. Lewis, you’ve really outdone yourself.”

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“Not at all.” With a dismissive wave and a knowing look towards Hadley, Lennon said, “Actually, I didn’t pay for it. Give your thanks to Hadley! This treat is courtesy of Mr. Flynn on her behalf!”

“Amazing, Hadley!”

“Truly, we’re fortunate to have you as a friend, Hadley.”

“Let’s dive in then!”

“Thanks for this, Hadley!”

Confronted with her colleagues‘ playful remarks, Hadley managed a tight smile.

“Hadley.”

said, “Though Mr. Flynn couldn’t be here tonight, his generous act spec

volumes. Remember that.”

her lips,

Lennon didn’t stay. “Make sure you get some too. It

for you–don’t let them finish everything!”

“Got it.”

was gone, Hadley’s smile quickly faded.

genuinely taken with a dancer?

really risk igniting

he feel deceived when he realized that the person behind the mask was his former wife?

desire to

way

the dressing room, she unexpectedly bumped into someone

slipped in. Even though this corridor was meant for Galant’s

remained unlocked.

had entered, but his cousin had sent

her

how much Eric seemed to

paused, blinking. “Couldn’t find the bathroom again?”

“Not this time…”

by the

Shell Bistro were being enjoyed, he hesitated

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“What?”

briefly thrown off before she

really appeals

a thought. Not a fan

imply a

didn’t enjoy them like she claimed. Or maybe, she disliked the

was promising news for

and then asked, “What do you

guard, Hadley inquired, “What’s

her question. “I

I’m heading out.” Hadley

nod of resignation, Denver watched her depart, his

spun around.

snapped to attention. What was

a brief pause, Hadley said, “Pumpkin

lingering in the air, she departed without

under his breath,

given him an answer.

“Perfect!”

pulse quickened with anticipation.

shook off their brief

her show.

off her makeup, changed out of her costume, and got ready to head home.

“Hey!”

leaving Galant, someone

call was for her, Hadley turned and saw Denver

halted, waiting to see

“What’s going on?”

Denver approached Hadley with a slightly red face, handing her the bag with a restrained grin. “I

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