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

Chapter 602:

Cade stiffened. “Hadley…”

There was an uneasiness in his voice, a flicker of hesitation.

Truthfully, he hadn’t wanted to come here.

If it weren’t for his son—if it weren’t for his wife Noreen relentlessly pushing him—he never would have swallowed his pride and sought out the daughter he had abandoned.

Deep down, he had known Hadley wouldn’t agree. He knew she would refuse him.

And now, seeing the raw amusement on her face, watching her laugh as if his very presence was a joke, Cade immediately regretted coming.

Grinding his teeth, he forced the words out. “I’m sorry, Hadley. Just… forget I said anything.”

“Hmm?” Hadley’s laughter halted abruptly. She tilted her head, regarding him with cold eyes. “What’s this? Not desperate to save your precious son anymore?”

Cade exhaled sharply and shook his head. “I’ll find another way!” he muttered. “Hadley, I—I shouldn’t have come. Just act like I was never here today.”

turned on his heel and strode toward the

Hadley hadn’t moved. She still sat in the same place, eyes locked on a distant

that moment, she looked so much like

something stabbed through Cade’s chest. But instead of lingering, he

hollow echoes of it still rang in her ears. Gradually, it melted away, replaced by

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troupe, the trainees’ session

ended at 4:30

obligations for the day, Hadley changed into her casual clothes

much thought, she made her way to a small flower shop

out to touch the

Eric’s voice was light, almost cheerful, as if he were in an unusually good mood. “Where are you? I’m at your

surprise. “You are?” It was still early—wasn’t he supposed to be neck-deep in work right

replied casually. “I finished early today. There was a meeting, but nothing major, so I decided

wrapped up early to

quietly. Not