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

Chapter 763

Chapter 763:

“Hadley.” Linda’s sunglasses and mask concealed her expression, but her voice dripped with warmth. “I had no idea you were such a talented dancer! Becoming a mentor here at the show—that’s really something. I’m thrilled for you.”

Hadley’s face remained impassive. “Appreciate it.”

As they spoke, a dark blue luxury car glided to a stop before them.

“Ernest is here for me,” Linda said, then turned to Hadley. “Where are you headed? Let us drop you off.”

“No need.” Hadley waved a hand in polite refusal. “Eric is coming to pick me up.”

“Oh.” Linda’s smile took on an amused edge. “I won’t intrude on your plans then. We’ll be off.”

At the base of the steps, Ernest had already stepped out, holding the door open. Linda slipped into the car, a content expression gracing her face.

attentive—calling every day, picking her up at every opportunity, taking her out at the

today?” Linda asked, twining her fingers

as always.

“Then I’ll decide.”

her fingers brushed against something small, cold, and

was important. Feigning nonchalance, she kept her grip on it without drawing attention to the

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stepped out first, she seized the moment to examine

back. It definitely wasn’t Ernest’s since he had no ear piercings. So,

exclusively to pick her up. His usual ride was different. But

once cherished. She had once believed it was Hadley’s, but

earring back—where had it come from? His recent displays of devotion, the constant attention, the tireless efforts to keep her close—all of it suddenly felt like

Ernest extended

fingers into his grasp as she stepped