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

Chapter 1279:

For a moment, Hadley couldn’t come up with anything to say.

“Hadley,” Eric continued, his voice gentler now, laced with something that sounded like quiet disappointment. “Can’t you let the past rest for once? Could you believe, just this time, that everything I’m doing is because I care about you—and not for any other reason?”

Hadley’s lips parted slightly, as if to reply, but no words came out. Overwhelmed by the rush of emotions, she ended the call without saying anything further.

Several days passed.

The new show began shooting.

At the launch ceremony, Hadley was surprised when she caught sight of Ayla.

After all, Ayla had not been present during any of the previous script read-throughs.

“Hadley!” Ayla rushed over happily and took her arm with familiarity. Her tone was lighthearted and full of joy. “We’re working together again!”

Noticing the uncertainty on Hadley’s face, Ayla quickly offered an explanation. “The actress who was originally cast for the second female role quit unexpectedly. I was only told to come in this morning.”

“I see…”

the area and confirmed that the original second lead was indeed nowhere to

thrilled I am,” Ayla said,

is the most important part

nowhere near your level, but it still feels like a big step.

“Yes, let’s go.”

the entire ceremony, Ayla stayed right by Hadley’s side. Since she was now playing the

wrapped up, Ayla gently tugged at Hadley’s arm and held out her phone. “Can you hold this for

“Sure.”

1@Ŧ€$† ¢#4₽Ŧ€®$ 1₦ gąℓnovels.cøm

took the

accidentally brushed the

the display. The lock screen was

The lighting was uneven, and the angle a little off, as though it had been

smile. Ayla’s interest in Eric

the screen could fade back to black,