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

Chapter 960:

She stared at him, flustered and unsure what to do next—

“Mommy!” A sleepy voice echoed from the other room.

“Yes, I’m here, sweetie!” Hadley’s expression hardened. She shot Eric a warning look. “Let go. Joy’s awake!” Reluctantly, he released her.

Hadley scrambled off the sofa and rushed into Joy’s room. “Joy, sweetheart, you’re awake? Mommy’s here.”

After Joy washed up, she emerged smiling and ran straight to Eric. “Mr. Flynn!”

“Joy!” He lifted her with a grin, sneaking a glance at Hadley—who avoided looking at him altogether.

Eric let out a dry chuckle. This time, he was tangled up in Ernest’s mess.

“Mr. Flynn, where’s the bunny toy you promised me?”

“I brought it. But let’s eat first, and afterward, I’ll help you put it together. Sound good?”

“Okay!”

Hadley’s film crew

the first day back, a kick-off ceremony

surprise, Hadley spotted

full costume—stood chatting

Ayla whispered, sidling up next to her and nodding in Linda’s direction. “What’s she doing here?

the same company as Linda, was in the dark. So how would Hadley

right? So Linda didn’t replace her.

you to

have to wonder

over with a sunny smile. “What a nice surprise!

Hadley replied, offering only

done today.” Linda smiled breezily. “I was in one of Adonis’ earlier films

her. “Miss Harris, time for

at the makeup artist and then

soon as she was gone, Ayla nudged Hadley. “Are you and Linda

“We’re… familiar. Not close,

“Really? Didn’t seem that

a quiet sigh. “Things aren’t always what

been