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.

been unusually attentive—calling every day, picking her up at every

her fingers with his as she

as always. “Wherever you want to

“Then I’ll decide.”

smile widened—until her fingers brushed against something

crevice. Her instincts screamed that it was important. Feigning nonchalance, she kept

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car halted, and Ernest stepped out first, she seized the

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

pick her up. His usual ride was different. But it wasn’t hers

chest, bringing back memories of the hairpins Ernest had once cherished. She had once believed it was Hadley’s, but the truth had

had severed all ties with Locke’s mother. Yet, this earring back—where had it come from? His recent displays of devotion, the constant attention, the tireless efforts to

car door swung open, and Ernest extended his hand toward

a smile, slipping her fingers into his grasp as she