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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Chapter 123 Not On The List Of Those She Sought To Thank

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?”

a specific incident. “You mean when he was

warned you not to get involved with people like

was out of line, but

was true; Wayne had not

had crossed a line

kept this

wait for him to

stop in her

“Ernest just woke up. If he finds out about this, his response

harsher than mine.”

responded with silence.

world, Ernest might appear

knew him well understood that behind his kind demeanor was

handle.

ever lead

tried to offer some comfort. “It’s only a public service announcement. There’s always the

listening

washed over her as she

What a relief!

else would Eric

made sense now; it was

she had once again gained

peace, Hadley

Ernest were both in the living

“Nyla, Ernest.”

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you’ve made it!” Nyla eagerly put down the book she was reading to

touch of frustration, Nyla said, “You arrived right on time–Ernest was just about to tire of my company

he possibly tire of you?”

help and get him to speak again. You can see it in his expression–he’s had quite enough of me.”

softly. “Perhaps we should

sentences might be overwhelming for Ernest

pulled a set of flashcards from

basic vocabulary cards used by

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

a time.”

his wheelchair, leaned back and offered a small

“O–kay…”

exclaimed with joy. “Hadley, that’s incredibly

it extraordinary–she 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 to teach Joy her first words, patiently guiding her through each

had purchased a set

on your recovery and welcome home, Ernest. Don’t worry, and just take your time. You’re going

gave a slow, thoughtful

and Linda walked through the

himself how genuinely Hadley

was no surprise, considering Ernest had always been quite

remembered had matured; no longer the impulsive and reckless teenager she once was, she now understood the importance of showing

gratitude towards Nyla, and now

on the list