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

Chapter 600:

Though the shows were on hold, one thing was clear: their responsibilities weren’t going anywhere.

Hadley scrutinized her new duties. She would manage the practice sessions for the younger trainees. These trainees weren’t full-time members of the troupe, so her supervision would be brief each day. This lighter schedule was a welcome respite from her usual demands.

Elissa glanced at the plan and laughed. “You’ve earned this break. Enjoy the downtime—you’ve been pushing yourself too hard lately.”

“Absolutely,” Hadley replied, smiling as she made her way to the trainees’ class.

By noon, a member of the security team approached her. “Hadley, there’s someone here to meet you.”

“Thanks so much!” Hadley answered, curiosity piqued as she exited the practice room. Surely it couldn’t be Eric at this hour.

Approaching the lobby, her eyes landed on a figure standing near the bulletin board. Her heart dropped, and a quiet scoff escaped her lips before she turned to leave.

“Hadley!”

away and quickly caught up, grasping her arm.

away sharply as she scanned the area, her tone firm. “Why are you

“Hadley…”

offered a strained smile as he gestured toward the poster on the bulletin board, which featured Hadley captured in mid-leap. “You’ve really excelled. I bet your

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺: g⍶𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹐ⅽ𝗼𝗺

Hadley exclaimed, her eyes beginning to tear up. “How dare you bring them

chuckled sadly. “I wish they would visit me. It’s been ages, and not

unable to comprehend his words. She then lowered her voice. “What do you want? Get to the point, then

“We shouldn’t discuss this here. Can

options. She was at work, and airing personal grievances here could lead to unwanted

visibly relieved.

to a nearby

would you like to

fixed her gaze on him. “We didn’t come here to relax and catch

a few sips of