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

Chapter 626:

Hadley shot him a sharp look. “Eric! Enough already!” She raised a fist in mock warning.

“Okay, okay!” Eric lifted his hands in surrender, then, with a teasing grin, mimed zipping his lips shut.

Hadley turned on her heel and jogged toward the building.

“Slow down!” Eric’s voice followed her, laced with concern. “Doesn’t your stomach still hurt? It’s only the second day! I’ll pick you up tonight—don’t even think about leaving on your own!”

The more he talked, the more irritated she became. Since when was he this chatty? Annoyed, she quickened her pace, pretending not to hear him.

The dance troupe was bustling with activity today.

Since there weren’t any sessions scheduled that morning, Hadley took the opportunity to stretch in the practice room, enjoying a rare moment of quiet—until a familiar voice called out.

“Hadley!”

at her from the doorway. But she wasn’t alone. Beside her stood a woman with

who’s here!”

hitched for a second before recognition clicked.

“Hadley!”

as she hurried forward, pulling Hadley into a

have seemed like old friends catching

stories

truth was far deeper

just friends.

Blathe’s Red Choreography—the girl who had been strapped to a bomb alongside Hadley, the one who had carried

Alice said, pulling back

“Same here!”

“What brings you to Srixby? Are you here with the

that happened,

central hall had been bombed—rebuilding it would take time, a lot of time. Resuming performances

venue to venue, wherever we can find space.” She flashed a playful smile, pointing between herself and Hadley.