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!”

wasn’t alone. Beside her stood a woman with striking features, someone Hadley

who’s here!”

for a second before recognition clicked.

“Hadley!”

pulling Hadley into a warm embrace, exchanging cheek kisses

might have seemed like old friends

exclusive stories

the truth was far deeper

Alice weren’t just friends.

Choreography—the girl who had been strapped to a bomb alongside Hadley, the one who

good to see you!” Alice said, pulling back slightly,

“Same here!”

curiosity flickering in her gaze. “What brings you to Srixby? Are

Alice nodded. “After everything that happened, we couldn’t

been bombed—rebuilding it would take time, a lot of time. Resuming performances in Blathe simply wasn’t an

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