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…

about the moment Eric kissed her on the

The phone rang.

a beat when she saw the caller ID. Elvin. Her hands trembled

was tense. Pressure from the production team was clearly mounting. “Why haven’t you addressed the matter yet? Can’t you just clarify things? Who is that guy, and what’s your relationship

me the truth— And

to

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

He set his glass down and strode

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

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stopped in front of Hadley. He extended his hand. “Give me

hesitated, torn. She understood what it

“I won’t make this harder for you. I’ll just

wavering, Hadley searched

me help,”