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.

Mansion lately, but Ernest had been unusually attentive—calling every day, picking her

Linda asked, twining her fingers with his as she leaned

as always. “Wherever you want

“Then I’ll decide.”

widened—until her fingers brushed against something small, cold, and

Her instincts screamed that it was important. Feigning nonchalance, she kept her grip on it without drawing attention

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the car halted, and Ernest stepped out first,

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

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

She had once believed

Yet, this earring back—where had it come from? His recent displays of devotion, the

swung open, and Ernest extended his hand toward her.

forced a smile, slipping her fingers into his grasp as she