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

Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Hiding Something From Her

“Here’s you pasta!” the server announced, placing the dishes down with a flourish.

Hadley snatched her fork, too eager to wait another moment.

“Hold your horses!”

Denver halted her just as she was about to dive in. He flashed a grin and lifted his phone. “Let me snap a quick pic first.”

He opened his camera app, captured a few shots, and then said, “Alright, dig in!”

Meanwhile, Marshall scrolle

through his phone, chuckling softly. “This guy…‘

“What’s tickling your funny bone?” Eric asked,

Marshall waved him off dismissively. “Doesn’t matter. You’re better off not knowing.”

What a load of nonsense!

Rolling his eyes, Eric stood up and made his way to the bathroom.

Once inside, he pulled out his phone, opened his Instagram, and scrolled through his feed. His gaze landed on Denver’s latest post.

“Dinner.”

Just a single word, accompanied by a photo of the meal.

In the corner, two faint silhouettes were evident. The taller one was unmistakably Denver, while the petite figure next to him had to be Hadley.

And sure enough, among the likes, Hadley’s name topped the list.

Suddenly, Eric glanced away, switched off his phone, and shoved it back into his pocket.

Marshall had already warned him. Why was he still torturing himself like this?

And why did it gnaw at him so deeply?

Perhaps, in time, it wouldn’t.

Enlisting Barrie’s mother to speak on Hadley’s behalf to Blanche went about as well as a lead balloon.

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Barrie conveyed the news to Denver. “Sorry. It didn’t pan out. My mom gave it her all, but Ms. Nicolson just

wouldn’t budge.”

had already made an exception once for Barrie’s mother,

understand, thanks anyway,” Denver

of disappointment settled in like a heavy

let down, how must Hadley be faring?

better than he had anticipated.

initially, of course.

moping wouldn’t change a thing. Over her four years in Blathe, she had weathered

in sorrow wasn’t

life had to move

said, chastising himself for not

that,” Hadley replied with a calm

Why should you apologize to

couldn’t lay the blame

are

crew,” Hadley said. “If something better comes along, I’ll see where it leads.”

been let go from the

he wasn’t exactly smug, he

have anything lined up, have you thought about pursuing a deeper path in the

“Mr. Webster, I…”

an immediate

she had never considered it before.

on film work was merely a means to earn more money. But now, with the alimony from Eric,

skills, isn’t it remain just a dance double? Even Adonis said you could do really well if you

aste to

had dealt Hadley a winning hand. She possessed a striking

think it over.”

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think carefully. The dance–double scenes for this current project are nearly wrapped up. When that’s done, what’s your game

up for a new film and was on the

Adonis had already been impressed by Hadley, this was a golden

opportunities waited for

some contemplation, Hadley resolved to

wasn’t a walk in the park, but the decisions she made

her journey.

merely fighting for that chance.

…

Hadley gave Elvin her firm answer, he beamed with joy. “Fantastic. I’m

shoulder a reassuring pat. “Trust me, you won’t regret it, Hadley.

Elvin’s words weren’t the

was Adonis‘ assistant director, so the decision ultimately

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. “Mr. Faulkner, Hadley’s

gesturing for Hadley to approach.

Mr. Faulkner.” Hadley stood

given it

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