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.

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

to today?” Linda asked, twining her fingers

replied, as always. “Wherever

“Then I’ll decide.”

widened—until her fingers brushed against something small,

that it was important. Feigning nonchalance, she kept her

available at

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

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

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

She had once believed it was Hadley’s, but the truth had turned out to be far worse—it had

had it come from? His

swung open, and Ernest extended his

a smile, slipping her fingers into his grasp