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

Chapter 836:

She had always known about Hadley’s relationship with Eric, but this—this was different. Blanche had invested in her, mentored her, nurtured her like a rising star. To see that promise dimmed so suddenly felt like a blow.

“Have you really thought this through?” Blanche asked finally, her tone quieter but edged with disbelief. “You’ve decided to get married, settle down… and stop dancing?”

Hadley could only nod, her voice caught in her throat.

Blanche closed her eyes briefly, then exhaled. There was a trace of sorrow in her expression. “Alright. I understand.”

This was Hadley’s life, her decision. And she’d chosen her child over her career. Blanche couldn’t force her to stay, couldn’t fight a path Hadley had already committed to.

She turned her back to Hadley and waved her hand dismissively. “You can go.”

“Ms. Nicolson…” Guilt swept over Hadley. She knew she was disappointing the one person who had believed in her from the beginning. The weight of it stung deeply.

to her feet,

followed her like a final

back—she couldn’t. For Joy’s sake, she had made

Her replacement hadn’t been arranged yet, so she still had a few final responsibilities to

lower back. She paused, one

than ever. Today wasn’t a filming day; it was just a planning session to go over the

out more on

corner, listening closely and only speaking when someone asked her something directly related to

the meeting wrapped up, the new dancer who’d be

over her notes and quietly stepped out of the

“Hadley!”

to the dressing room, someone

around and saw the producer. “Mr.

“Good thing you’re still here. You’re about to leave, so