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

Chapter 1228:

“Okay.” Eric hesitated for a moment, then stood up with the glass in hand and quietly stepped aside.

“Hadley.” Elissa sat next to her friend, gently wrapping her hands around Hadley’s.

She had heard most of their conversation earlier.

“He is not wrong. Only someone with his status and influence can push back against this media frenzy! Waiting it out will only make things worse.”

Situations like this weren’t unheard of.

There was a male celebrity who had been falsely accused once. By the time he cleared his name, the damage was already done. His career was in shambles, practically beyond saving.

People rarely cared about the truth.

Hadley understood all that, but…

help but keep thinking about the moment Eric kissed her on the sofa that

The phone rang.

skipped a beat when she saw the caller ID. Elvin. Her hands trembled slightly as she answered, forcing composure into her voice.

addressed the matter yet? Can’t you just clarify things? Who is that guy, and what’s your relationship with him?” His frustration wasn’t unwarranted. The delay in her

truth— And don’t tell me

unable to

urgency rising in his voice. “The industry is cracking down on scandals. Your public image needs to be spotless, especially now. You’re just getting started! If this explodes further, you could get blacklisted for good. Do you understand? Your career could be over before

set his glass down and strode

exchange, leaned in and whispered, “It’s the director,

the latest

nodded, eyes narrowing, and stopped in front of Hadley. He extended his

torn. She understood what it meant—letting Eric step in

said gently. “I won’t make this harder

Hadley searched his eyes for

help,” he said