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

Chapter 1272:

While the photographer and brand teams continued their discussions, Hadley stepped away for a moment, looking to catch her breath in peace. She sat beneath the sunshade, sipping water quietly.

“Hadley!”

A tap on her shoulder made her turn. When she looked up, she found Ayla smiling at her with a mix of surprise and delight.

“I knew it! I wasn’t mistaken, it really is you. What are the odds of running into you again like this?”

“Yes,” Hadley answered after a short pause, offering a gentle smile.

“Quite the coincidence.”

“Wait, are you…” Ayla glanced toward the set. “I heard you took over Linda’s endorsement for the high-end skincare brand. Is that what you’re filming today?”

“I am,” Hadley said with a nod.

land a top-tier skincare endorsement after just one drama—that’s unheard of. You’re on a completely

respond to the compliment. Instead, she shifted

toward a nearby set.

photographer’s assistant called out, waving

my way!” Hadley replied, setting down her cup and glancing at Ayla. “Sorry, I need to

Hadley walk away. She remained in place for a while, her gaze fixed, hands slowly tightening

me, could you please…” a voice said

A

his tracks, a faint frown appearing

the best

you remember? I’m with East Entertainment Media. We had

impatience on Eric’s face, Ayla stopped speaking

sudden thought crossed her mind. “You’re here to

Eric’s expression shifted. The sharpness faded, and he gave Ayla his full attention.

down. She was just sitting here a moment ago.” She

saw Hadley a short distance away,