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.

endorsement after just one drama—that’s unheard of.

the compliment. Instead, she shifted the conversation.

pointed toward a nearby set. “I’m doing a minor role in a

Pearson!” a photographer’s assistant called out, waving

way!” Hadley replied, setting down her cup and glancing at

Hadley walk away. She remained in place for a while, her gaze

you please…”

A smile slowly formed

in his tracks, a faint frown

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she said, eyes locked on him. “Don’t you remember? I’m with East Entertainment Media. We

on Eric’s face, Ayla stopped

“You’re here to see Hadley,

expression shifted. The sharpness

out a chair for him. “Please sit down. She was just sitting here a moment ago.” She gestured toward

a short distance