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.

a top-tier skincare endorsement after just

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

a small pout, Ayla pointed toward a nearby set. “I’m doing a minor role in a

assistant called out,

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

Go ahead!” Ayla waved as she watched Hadley walk away. She remained in place for a while, her gaze

me, could you please…” a

eyes widened slightly. A smile slowly formed on her lips. “Mr.

tracks, a faint

the best

me, Ayla,” she said, eyes locked on him. “Don’t you remember? I’m with

the impatience on Eric’s face, Ayla stopped speaking at

mind. “You’re here to

Eric’s expression shifted. The sharpness faded,

chair for him. “Please sit down. She was just

saw Hadley a short