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

Chapter 1253:

“Hadley!”

Both men greeted her, and then nodded politely in Eric’s direction.

“Mr. Scott, are you here to pick up Hadley?” Elvin asked with a cordial smile.

“Mr. Webster.” Eric returned the greeting, his expression composed.

“Thank you for looking after her.”

“You’re welcome. It’s an honor to have your trust,” Elvin replied good-naturedly. “We just had a table read today, and now everyone’s intending to go out for dinner together. Would you like to join us, or will you be taking Hadley…”

His sentence trailed off as he glanced at Eric, waiting for his decision.

“Count me in,” Hadley said before Eric could respond. As the drama’s lead actress, missing the first full gathering of the cast wasn’t an option.

wasn’t ready to deal with him yet. Keeping her distance felt like the only choice she had left for now.

eyes impossible to miss.

“Of course not.”

smiled easily. Having Eric join them was hardly an inconvenience. If anything, it was a privilege most people would envy. “Mr.

“Thank you.”

Eric’s phone vibrated with a message just as they stepped into the

saw you with

his grip tightening around the device. His eyes flicked to Hadley, who was chatting comfortably with her colleagues. Silently, he stepped aside and moved toward a quieter corner. Unlocking his phone, he dialed a familiar

Linda answered, her soft laugh floating

Eric asked, glancing around

answer his question directly. Instead, she asked calmly, “Did you only make those arrangements

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“No. It wasn’t about that.

was nothing but silence on the other

just told me the truth. Did you think I’d stand in your way? I was only worried something might

weighing heavily on him. Then he