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

Chapter 123 Not On The List Of Those She Sought…

Adonis noticed Hadley’s uncertainty and gave Elvin a quick order. “Elvin, fetch some additional scripts for Hadley–take your time to explore this role, Hadley. No need to rush; you’ve got plenty of time to prepare before we start filming.”

Hadley found it difficult to decline such a generous proposition, so after a moment of hesitation, she consented with a nod. “Alright, Mr. Faulkner.”

Ernest was set to return to Flynn Mansion from the hospital this week.

His recovery now demanded a period of rehabilitation best carried out in the more comforting surroundings of

his home.

Having his family around would likely help speed up his recovery.

Nyla took it upon herself to inform Hadley of this significant development.

“Hadley, make sure you’re there. We’re organizing a special meal to celebrate our family’s unity.”

“Got it, Nyla,” Hadley responded promptly, accepting the invitation without a second thought.

Upon her arrival, however, neither Ernest nor Nyla were in sight; instead, she found Eric alone, smoking on the

balcony.

The memory of Adonis‘ remarks made Hadley uneasy.

She wondered if Eric really had blacklisted Wayne simply because he harassed her that night.

Yet…

Yet, before she could ponder further, Linda appeared, descending the stairs and heading directly towards the

balcony.

“Eric, what were you thinking?” Linda asked with a frown, her displeasure evident.

“What?” Eric responded, casually flicking ash from his cigarette, genuinely confused by her question.

“Wayne!” Linda cut straight to the point. “My public service announcement was in progress, and now the producer is gone? You blacklisted Wayne, they told me.”

“Oh, that.” Eric acknowledged with a slight nod. “Yes, that did happen.”

Linda’s frustration intensified with Eric’s casual response. “Were you unaware that I was collaborating with …? He was financing the whole project!”

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With Wayne out of the picture, the campaign was effectively doomed,

“Linda.”

Eric drew on his cigarette with a frown. “Wayne is no decent man. Have you really forgotten his past actions against you?”

he was overly familiar at the

denied. “Back then, I warned you not

was out of line, but he never actually harmed

Wayne had

crossed a line

however, kept this to himself.

really wait for him

Linda to stop in her tracks.

Eric’s voice grew stern. “Ernest just woke up. If he finds out about this, his

than

with

outside world, Ernest might appear calm

that behind his

handle.

could a gentle man ever lead the chaotic

service announcement. There’s always

stopped listening to their

her

What a relief!

much–why else would Eric

now; it was

had once again gained from

Hadley moved gracefully indoors.

both in the living room.

“Nyla, Ernest.”

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Nyla eagerly put down the book she was reading to

on time–Ernest was just about to

he possibly tire of you?”

Nyla sighed dramatically. “I’m merely attempting to help and get him to speak

we should

be overwhelming for

spoke, she pulled a set of flashcards from her

basic vocabulary cards used by young

she said, “What if we tackle these one by one, Ernest? We can go slowly, just

at a

leaned back and offered a small smile, whispering

“O–kay…”

exclaimed with joy. “Hadley, that’s incredibly thoughtful of you.”

was just leveraging her experience. The doctor had advised that Ernest needed to relearn basic functions as

flashcards brought back memories of Joy. Hadley had used the very same cards

purchased a

on your recovery and welcome home, Ernest. Don’t

a slow, thoughtful nod.

Eric and Linda walked through the door in

the scene, Eric thought to himself how genuinely Hadley cared

considering Ernest had always been

once was, she now understood the importance of showing

Nyla, and now to

Eric did not find himself on the