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!”

heartbeat racing, Hadley frowned slightly at the stranger who

“Can I help you?”

apologize,” he quickly replied, embarrassment

man appeared to be in his thirties, neatly dressed and professional-looking, yet oddly anxious standing in front of

me, did I startle you? That

slightly, Hadley smiled faintly. “My mind was elsewhere…

𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

“I do.”

man continued, “I’ve watched several of your shows. You’re… truly remarkable on stage.” Perhaps he

“I appreciate you coming

stumbled slightly over his words. “If… um… if you’re not too busy, would you… um… be interested in… joining me

Eric stepping

was approaching quickly, his expression growing

narrowed into

Eric spoke, his tone was sharp. “Are you

surprise, spinning around to

“You’re… you’re—”

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