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 fleeting glance

by a scornful tone. “Really, not even a ‘hi’?

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

“You—”

her head. “Or is it that you’ve been pretending for so

“You—”

went pale, then

retorted sharply, “You’re here for an interview,

you stop wasting your time.

𝔐𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔲𝔭𝔡𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔤𝔞𝔩𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩𝔰.𝔠𝔬𝔪

her tracks. “What do

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.

patience was wearing thin. It was clear Linda was toying with