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.”

made an exception once for Barrie’s mother,

thanks anyway,” Denver

of disappointment settled in like a

felt let down, how must Hadley be faring?

Hadley was managing better than

sad initially,

wouldn’t change a thing. Over her four years

sorrow wasn’t

regretted it, life had

Denver said, chastising himself for not being able to help.

replied with

Why should you apologize to me? I take

the blame on

“What are your

with the production crew,” Hadley said. “If something better comes along, I’ll see

already knew she had been

wasn’t exactly smug, he extended an

approached Hadley. “Since you’re no longer with Lightning and don’t have anything lined up, have you

“Mr. Webster, I…”

provide an

she had never considered it before.

now, with the alimony from Eric, she no

a different trajectory. With your looks and skills, isn’t it remain just a dance double? Even Adonis said you could do really well

aste to

alone, and fate had dealt Hadley a winning hand.

think

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scenes for this current project are nearly

for a new film and was on

Adonis had already been impressed by Hadley, this

opportunities waited for no one.

some contemplation, Hadley resolved to give

in the park, but the decisions she made would shape

her journey.

merely fighting for that chance. Nothing was set

…

gave Elvin her firm answer, he beamed with joy. “Fantastic.

reassuring pat. “Trust me, you won’t regret it, Hadley. You’re on the path to

Elvin’s words weren’t the final verdict.

so the decision ultimately

solid recommendation. After filming wrapped one day, Elvin took Hadley to meet Adonis in person. “Mr. Faulkner, Hadley’s

up, gesturing for

Faulkner.” Hadley stood poised and

given it some

indeed pleased with her. In the entertainment

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