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?”

at her. “Fancy meeting you here. It’s been

her only a fleeting glance and remained

not even a ‘hi’? I said hello—can’t

Linda squarely, Hadley replied, “Save your courtesies. There’s no need for pretenses. Eric isn’t here, and neither is Nyla… Who are you

“You—”

is it that you’ve been pretending for so long you’ve convinced yourself you’re

“You—”

pale, then turned

dismissive scoff, she retorted sharply, “You’re here for an

Linda’s face. “Well, I’d suggest you stop wasting your time. Because in

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in her tracks. “What do you mean by

not see how dire your situation is?” She looked Hadley up and down with clear disdain. “While I won’t critique your talents—since you did graduate from an esteemed arts college in Blathe—Is it possible you’re so inept that no

say?” Her patience was wearing thin. It was clear Linda was