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.

figure, his expression growing

was

rehearsals, she was scheduled for a photo

noticed Elissa and the makeup artist were

“Am I late, Elissa?”

all.” Elissa gestured dismissively toward the venue. “Might not

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“What’s happening?”

Elissa lowered her

previous team who

minutes left, they showed no intention of wrapping

Elissa whispered, her tone dropping

it?” Hadley engaged with a light chuckle, ready

whispered, revealing the name discreetly—”Linda

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

standoff between Linda and the director,” Elissa said, her lips forming a tight

with a grin, “I need to use the restroom.