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

Chapter 259:

“Do I need a reason to call?”

Yet, he did have a purpose. “I’ll pick you up at six. Stay at home until then.”

Hadley scowled. “Why should I?”

Why should she wait for him at all?

Before she could finish her sentence, Eric cut in. “It’s decided. I have things to handle. We’ll talk later.” With that, he ended the call.

“Hey!” Hadley let out a short laugh, clearly beyond frustrated. “So be it! Eric can do whatever he wants. I’ve got my own path to follow,” she muttered to herself.

Reaching her destination, Hadley stepped off the bus and made her way into the office tower, where the dance studio awaited on the fifth floor.

Upon entering the elevator, she was immediately greeted by a familiar voice. “Hadley?”

Linda beaming at her. “Fancy meeting you here.

her only a

quickly faded, replaced by a scornful tone. “Really, not even a ‘hi’? I

your courtesies. There’s no need for pretenses. Eric isn’t

“You—”

been pretending for so long you’ve convinced yourself you’re genuinely

“You—”

went pale, then turned

retorted sharply, “You’re here for

spread across Linda’s face. “Well, I’d suggest you stop

𝔐𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔲𝔭𝔡𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔤𝔞𝔩𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩𝔰.𝔠𝔬𝔪

her tracks. “What do you mean

do I mean?” Linda folded her arms, smirking as she enjoyed the moment. “Isn’t it obvious? Do you not see how dire your situation is?” She looked Hadley up and down with clear disdain.

“What are you trying to say?” Her patience was wearing thin.