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

Chapter 871:

Back then, she quit due to her pregnancy—having no idea it was a child that was never meant to stay.

Life had thrown her a few curveballs, and after leaning on Blanche’s patience one too many times, rejoining the troupe was off the table.

“Oh, goodness,” Elvin said, his eyes sparkling as he squeezed Hadley’s hand a little tighter. “Hadley, I’m in a real pinch—you’ve got to help me out!”

“Huh?” Hadley blinked, laughing lightly. “Mr. Webster, don’t put it like that!”

“I’m dead serious!” Elvin insisted, his face a picture of desperation. “Adonis is casting for his new film—a role for the most breathtaking woman imaginable. We’ve run through a parade of actresses, but he has shot them all down. Says they’re not dazzling enough!”

Hadley’s gaze flickered with a spark of realization. Was Elvin angling to pick her?

“Hadley!” Before she could mull it over, Elvin barreled on. “Come on, bail me out! If it’s you, Adonis won’t have a single complaint!” Hadley’s hunch was spot-on.

Instinctively, she wanted to wave it off. “Mr. Webster, I don’t think I can…”

cut in, sensing Hadley’s hesitation. “You won’t have to face the producer this

unsure how to

troupe anymore, right? You’ve got time

Hadley’s brow creased, pondering.

do me this favor,” Elvin begged, clasping his hands together. “It’s only a minor part—no pressure to dive into the business full-time. So, what’s your take

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caught in

past, and her schedule

“Could I get a bit more info

phone. “I’ll text you the address. Swing

“Alright, then.” Hadley relented.

you, Hadley! You’re

in, Hadley bathed Joy and then settled her onto the bed,

Melba entered, holding a small cup of medicine. “Joy, time for your dose,” she