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?”

mean when he was overly

I warned you not to get involved with

for words, Linda said, “Sure, his behavior was out of line, but he

was true; Wayne had not

a line

however, kept this to himself.

he simply asked, “Should we really wait for him to cross a line before

stop in

Linda.” Eric’s voice grew stern. “Ernest just woke up. If he finds out about this, his response will only be

harsher than mine.”

with

world, Ernest might appear calm

well understood that behind his kind demeanor was a depth that wasn’t easy

handle.

a gentle man ever lead the chaotic Flynn family, anyway?

a public service announcement. There’s always the option to find other

had stopped listening to

over her as she

What a relief!

suspected as much–why else would Eric intervene if not

now; it was

once again gained from being in Linda’s shadow.

Hadley moved gracefully indoors.

and Ernest were both in the living room.

“Nyla, Ernest.”

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Hadley, you’ve made it!” Nyla eagerly put down the book she

touch of frustration, Nyla said, “You arrived right on time–Ernest was just

he possibly tire of you?”

to

should

“Books with long sentences might be

pulled a set of flashcards

basic vocabulary cards used

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

at a

comfortably sitting up in his wheelchair, leaned back and offered a small smile,

“O–kay…”

with joy. “Hadley, that’s

extraordinary–she was just leveraging her experience. The doctor had advised that Ernest needed to relearn basic functions as if he were a child to help his

of Joy. Hadley had used the very same cards to teach Joy her first words, patiently

she had purchased a set

welcome home, Ernest. Don’t worry,

gave a slow, thoughtful nod.

then, Eric and Linda walked through the door in

scene, Eric thought to himself how genuinely Hadley cared for Ernest.

Ernest had always been quite fond of her.

young girl he remembered had matured; no longer the impulsive and reckless teenager she once was,

and now to

find himself on the list of those she sought to