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

Chapter 572:

A heavy feeling settled in Eric’s stomach. This request seemed just as unattainable as the apology from Linda.

“Hadley.” He began to make his case. “Linda has been a part of my life since childhood. She’s important to me…”

“You can’t do it, can you?” Hadley dismissed his attempts with a wave of her hand, her interest waning. “Why continue discussing this then?”

She knew he wouldn’t agree.

That was precisely her point—to ask for something he couldn’t provide.

“So.” Hadley gave a resigned shrug. “It’s not that I’m not offering you a chance, it’s that you’re not showing any real commitment. It seems we can’t move forward together.”

Hadley released his tie and threw up her hands.

“You actually don’t need me, Eric. Any woman could serve as a tempt for you. Given your position, there’s no shortage of candidates.” She offered a dry smile. “I sincerely hope you find someone suitable quickly. Farewell.”

With those final words, her smile waned, and she turned away, her back to him.

gaze lingered on her retreating figure, his expression growing darker

was different for

for a photo shoot

noticed Elissa and the makeup

“Am I late, Elissa?”

dismissively toward the venue. “Might not even matter today. We

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“What’s happening?”

a look.” Elissa

previous team

of wrapping up. The dance

star,” Elissa whispered, her tone

with a light chuckle,

whispered, revealing the

a moment, a flicker of recognition in her eyes. A

commercial. There’s a standoff between Linda and the director,” Elissa said, her lips forming

still occupied, their plans were stalled. Hadley commented with a grin, “I need to use the restroom. I’ll be right