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

Chapter 469:

“Didn’t you say you wanted me?” Her tone was laced with bitterness. “Are you not even listening to me now?”

Eric paused, taken aback by her sharpness. He stood motionless, unsure how to proceed.

Now that Hadley had everything arranged on her end, the only remaining step was for the dance troupe to finalize their itinerary. After that, they would be ready to depart.

Hadley arrived at the airport well ahead of time, ensuring Joy was safely escorted by the ground staff.

“This kind lady will accompany you onto the plane shortly,” Hadley explained to Joy.

Joy, gripping the card hanging around her neck, looked up anxiously. “Aren’t you coming with me, Mom?”

Regretfully, Hadley couldn’t accompany her; she needed to stay with the troupe and handle things since she was one of the few dancers who hadn’t been injured. Hadley had made arrangements for Joy to travel as an unaccompanied minor. Kneeling down, she looked Joy in the eye. “Mommy has work to do, so I won’t be able to sit with you, but we’re on the same flight, okay?”

“Okay!” Joy nodded, her face showing understanding. “I’ll be okay, Mom. I’ll listen to the lady and be good.”

Hadley said, handing Joy to the attendant with a grateful smile. “Thank you for taking care of

attendant smiled back. “It’s absolutely

behave herself and, with a heavy heart, turned and joined the

escorted Joy to the first-class lounge, a privilege afforded by her ticket

imagination takes flight

her cherished plush toy, which the attendant carefully held

the lounge, the attendant

appreciatively as she clutched her large toy. The toy, quite noticeable, caught the eyes of many around, including Eric, who was intrigued by its familiarity. It resembled the pricey

shifted from the toy

a softer expression, Eric rose

briefly startled, but quickly smiled widely. “Sir! It’s so good to

smile. He felt a certain

where might you be off

she said, “I’m staying with Mom forever now! No