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

Chapter 146

Chapter 146 The Abandoned Fool

Hadley expressed her confusion, asking, “How did these photos get out? They’re not the kind that anyone can just obtain.”

“Exactly,” Elissa added. “It makes me think Alita might have upset someone important in the industry.”

The industry was already crowded with people but had few opportunities. There was simply no room for

newcomers like Alita.

“Likely,” Hadley said with a nod, feeling her stomach rumble. “Enough about her. I could use something to eat.”

“Same here. Let’s grab something quickly.”

Two days later, with the typhoon behind them, performances picked up again.

With Alita gone, Hadley found her days with the troupe far less complicated, focused solely on rehearsals and

shows.

To her, the routine was as essential as breathing or eating.

Following their stint in Tidebourne, the troupe toured several other cities.

One evening after the show, Hadley glanced at her phone, eagerly counting down the days until she returned to

Blathe.

Her phone suddenly rang–it was Colleen.

“Mommy!” As soon as the call connected, Colleen and Joy’s faces appeared together on the screen, with Colleen mimicking Joy’s cheerful greeting.

“Yes, my darlings, you’re both doing so well,” Hadley responded with a laugh, filled with joy.

“It’s incredible.” Colleen noticed Hadley’s growing happiness and smiled. “Ever since you started this career, you’ve been glowing and even more beautiful!”

“Auntie Colleen,” Joy chimed in, “Mommy has always been beautiful! The most beautiful!”

Colleen paused, and then laughed heartily. “You’re right, Joy! What about me, then?”

Caught off–guard for a second, Joy then said, “You are the most beautiful too!”

Colleen continued playfully, “And what about yourself?”

“Um?” Joy furrowed her brow in deep thought. “I am also the most beautiful.”

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“Ah, you clever girl!” Colleen gently tickled Joy’s nose. “We’re all beautiful, aren’t we?”

“Exactly,” Joy began to explain, “like the candies in my drawer, every single one is delicious.”

“Joy is so smart.” Watching them, Hadley couldn’t help but smile. “Joy, Mommy will be back in Blathe in just a

week.”

“Wow!” Joy’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

She started counting on her fingers and said, “I can’t wait to see you! Mommy, I miss you so much.”

“Me too.” Hadley’s heart ached with longing. “Mommy misses Joy a lot as well.”

Their conversation continued warmly for quite some time. When they finally said goodbye, Hadley wasn’t as

melancholic as usual.

Soon, they would be reunited.

Mommy loves you. Sleep tight.”

Mommy more!”

after the call ended, her phone vibrated

from

you be back

will be.”

I come to pick you up?”

from his business in Tidebourne. Amid their hectic

troupe’s entrance instead. I’ll text you the time. If plans change, I can make

their conversations were always smooth

be there. Just let me know when.”

“Sure.”

noticed Elissa’s curious gaze. “So, are you guys a

Hadley replied, shaking

seen each other–what was there

it safe?” Elissa nudged her playfully. “He’s quite the catch and treats you well… but

be careful.”

“True.”

Denver was with

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just put down his phone, Marshall probed him. “Everything

shy smile crossed Denver’s face as he nodded. “It’s heading that

made any commitments, Denver felt that

more persistence might

to hear.”

caught Eric’s eye as he sipped his drink quietly and murmured, “Was

Barrie.

was at a loss for words.

single

than a

on,” Eric scoffed.

lovesick fool? She’s hardly worth

finished his drink in one swallow and got

are you off

here! I’ve got plans to

he had business to attend to

upstairs. As he approached Ernest’s room, the

“Mr. Flynn.”

still

just winding down with some reading.”

close the door. You go ahead.”

“Alright.”

bid Ernest goodnight, yet he halted at the sight of Ernest propped against

distant. Clearly,

seemed Ernest was still haunted by memories tied to

could that person

time Eric realized Ernest had such

interrupt, Eric silently stepped away. Ernest never

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phone, Marshall probed him. “Everything back on track?”

crossed Denver’s face as he

felt that she was warming up to the possibility.

a little more persistence might just seal the deal.

great to hear.”

and murmured,

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