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!”

the holiday, Hadley’s film crew resumed

day back, a

Hadley

full costume—stood chatting

Ayla whispered, sidling up next to her and nodding in Linda’s direction. “What’s she doing here? We didn’t hear

for the same company as Linda, was

didn’t replace her. What is she even doing

takes you

have to wonder for

a nice surprise! Adonis told me you’re

Hadley replied, offering only a

doing a cameo. Two scenes, and I’ll be done today.” Linda smiled breezily. “I was in one of Adonis’ earlier films and even won an award. I owe

makeup artist appeared behind her. “Miss Harris, time for touch-up. We’re

at the makeup artist and then waved cheerfully at Hadley. “We’ll talk

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

“We’re… familiar.

looked doubtful. “Really? Didn’t seem

quiet sigh. “Things aren’t always what they

because Linda had been friendly