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

Chapter 874:

“Water!” Joy chirped, diving into Melba’s arms as Hadley’s phone rang.

It was Elvin. Surprised, she answered quickly. “Hey, Mr. Webster.”

“Hadley, have you changed your mind? Am I doomed?”

“No,” she laughed, massaging her temple, her voice laced with apologies.

“Sorry—stuff came up at home. I got held up.”

“You coming by?”

“Can I swing over now? Is that okay for you?”

“That would be perfect!”

Following the address Elvin had sent, Hadley rushed over.

to meet her. “Hadley, finally! I told Adonis last night you were coming in today, but after waiting so long, you still didn’t show. He

“That sounds a little

counts. I’m relieved! Come on,

room, Hadley was led to

long time no see,” he greeted warmly, gesturing to

sit. No need

took

so unless you have

he think this

“Mr. Faulkner, you know I’ve never acted

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗆

“Don’t say that. I’ve seen your modern dance work—it’s all about channeling the character, your emotions, and presence. Acting is just another expression of those same

added, with quiet conviction, “I believe in

grounded despite the compliment. She shook her head. “I

judgment,” Adonis said, firmly but kindly. “Can you

chuckled under her

on,” Elvin urged, clearly nervous. “If Adonis says you’re right for it, then you are. Do you think he settles? I searched everywhere, and he didn’t like anyone. I was at my wit’s

burst into