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.

sincere. “To land a top-tier skincare endorsement after just one drama—that’s unheard

to the compliment. Instead, she shifted the conversation. “Why are you

With a small pout, Ayla pointed toward a nearby set.

photographer’s assistant called

Hadley replied, setting down her cup and glancing at Ayla. “Sorry, I

She remained in place for a

please…” a

and her eyes widened slightly. A smile

a

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she said, eyes locked on him. “Don’t you

face, Ayla

crossed her mind. “You’re here to see

soon as he heard Hadley’s name, Eric’s expression shifted. The

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

a short