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

Chapter 269:

Hadley immediately understood the reference.

The toy in question was a limited-edition Minnie Mouse doll, one that Joy had fallen in love with back when Hadley was still living in Blathe. At that time, affording it had been beyond Hadley’s reach. The memory of Joy’s longing face had stayed with her.

Even after relocating to Srixby, Hadley continued to save up for the doll, though it was always out of stock online. By chance, she had recently found a local store in Srixby that would have some in stock.

Her plan was to purchase the doll and bring it with her to Blathe during her upcoming visit, just before Joy’s surgery. Returning to Blathe was essential, especially now that she had saved enough money from her shifts at Galant to afford a plane ticket. Being absent for Joy’s surgery was unthinkable; her presence was crucial to calm Joy’s inevitable anxiety.

A few days later…

After a long day of dance rehearsals with Blanche and shooting a dance scene for a film, Hadley returned to her apartment late in the evening. She checked the time, calculating that she still had a moment to unwind before her task for the night.

Mall. This was the largest mall in Srixby, and it stayed open until eleven. By the time Hadley arrived, the security guards were already

would release the limited-edition Minnie Mouse doll that Joy coveted. It was a first-come, first-served deal, with no

could purchase the toy for Joy. Hadley had scouted out the situation

front

her bag, set it up, and took a seat. She had packed snacks, water, and a

it approached midnight, the temperature dropped, adding a chill to the air. Hadley tightened her grip on her blanket, yet she could still feel the cold biting

newest

was

“Hadley?”

Of all the people she could encounter, it had to be him. Srixby

deliberately averted her eyes, choosing to ignore