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

Chapter 471:

Surprise flickered briefly across Hadley’s face. So, Eric had returned? His recent message had certainly caught her eye. Now, his first move upon coming home was this extravagant display.

Yet Hadley barely acknowledged the flowers as she finished applying her makeup, soon stepping confidently onto the brightly lit stage.

Later, once the performance ended, she casually checked her phone.

Eric’s name flashed across the screen.

“I’m back in town. Could we talk tonight?”

After calmly reading his message, Hadley set her phone aside without responding, proceeding to remove her makeup and slip into her casual clothes.

As she left for home, she halted abruptly when someone blocked her path.

“Miss Pearson…”

“Oh!”

her heartbeat racing, Hadley frowned slightly at the

“Can I help you?”

apologize,” he quickly replied, embarrassment

appeared to be in his thirties, neatly dressed and professional-looking, yet

I startle you? That

Hadley smiled faintly. “My mind was elsewhere… Did you have

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“I do.”

watched several of your shows. You’re… truly remarkable

replied, “I appreciate you coming

um… if you’re not too busy, would you… um… be

Eric stepping out

expression growing

narrowed into a

Eric spoke, his tone was

spinning around to face Eric with

“You’re… you’re—”