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

Chapter 397:

Hadley let out a soft laugh, but there was no humor in it.

Her eyes lingered on the bag for a second before she shook her head.

“He’s indeed nice. Too nice. That’s exactly why I can’t get close.”

Elissa’s brows furrowed. “What? That makes no sense.”

Hadley inhaled deeply, as if steadying herself. “He comes from money.”

Understanding dawned in Elissa’s eyes. She nodded slowly, processing it.

“Then yeah, guess… better to keep our feet planted where they belong.”

“Exactly.”

For a brief second, Hadley thought she caught something in Elissa’s tone—an odd shift, something wistful, almost… off.

Elissa straightened, brushing it away with

grab your

nodded, her voice softer

“Thanks.”

the dance studio’s side entrance, parking just out of the way. He had been waiting for nearly half an hour, watching as staff and performers trickled

Then, finally—there she was.

arm in arm with another girl, their laughter light and unguarded. She had no idea he was there. That changed the moment

more books at

“Hadley!”

cut through the air, sharp enough

surprise flickering across

was cautious. “Do you… need something? Is Nyla looking for

his expression darkened instantly, irritation flashing

the only reason I’d be here is because Grandma sent me?” His jaw tightened. “Can’t I come

There it was—his sudden shifts in

Sensing the tension, Elissa glanced between them and tilted her head

“I’ll wait over there.”