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!”

holiday, Hadley’s

first day back, a kick-off ceremony was held on

surprise, Hadley spotted a familiar

in full costume—stood chatting and

to her and nodding in Linda’s direction. “What’s she doing

Even Ayla, who worked for the same company as Linda, was in the dark. So how would

still the female lead, right? So Linda didn’t replace her. What is she even doing here

you to

didn’t have to wonder

smile. “What a

replied, offering only a

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

artist appeared behind her. “Miss Harris, time for touch-up.

Linda nodded at the makeup artist and then waved cheerfully at

nudged Hadley. “Are you and

shrugged. “We’re… familiar. Not close,

“Really? Didn’t

a quiet sigh.

Linda had been friendly didn’t