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

first day back, a kick-off ceremony

surprise, Hadley spotted

chatting and laughing with

in Linda’s direction. “What’s she doing here? We didn’t hear

idea.” Even Ayla, who worked for the same company

didn’t replace her. What

takes you to

didn’t have to

sunny smile. “What a

Hadley replied, offering only

cameo. Two scenes, and I’ll be done today.” Linda smiled breezily. “I was in one of Adonis’ earlier

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

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

as she was gone, Ayla nudged Hadley. “Are

familiar. Not close,

looked doubtful. “Really? Didn’t seem that

sigh. “Things aren’t always what they

been friendly