Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You can’t afford me now

Chapter 874:

“Water!” Joy chirped, diving into Melba’s arms as Hadley’s phone rang.

It was Elvin. Surprised, she answered quickly. “Hey, Mr. Webster.”

“Hadley, have you changed your mind? Am I doomed?”

“No,” she laughed, massaging her temple, her voice laced with apologies.

“Sorry—stuff came up at home. I got held up.”

“You coming by?”

“Can I swing over now? Is that okay for you?”

“That would be perfect!”

Following the address Elvin had sent, Hadley rushed over.

Elvin ran out to meet her. “Hadley, finally! I told Adonis last night you were coming in today, but after waiting so long, you still didn’t show. He was getting seriously mad at me!”noveldrama

Hadley laughed. “That sounds a little dramatic. Sorry for the delay, though.”

“No big deal—you’re here now, that’s what counts. I’m relieved! Come on, Adonis is waiting.”

Inside the spacious conference room, Hadley was led to Adonis.

“Hadley, long time no see,” he greeted warmly, gesturing to a chair.

“Please, sit. No need for formalities between us.”

Smiling, Hadley took a seat. “Alright.”

Adonis got straight to business. “I believe Elvin’s already explained everything, so unless you have concerns, we can move forward with the contract.”

So soon? Shouldn’t he think this through a little more?

Hadley hesitated. “Mr. Faulkner, you know I’ve never acted before.”

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈𝖛𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗆

He waved off her concern. “Don’t say that. I’ve seen your modern dance work—it’s all about channeling the character, your emotions, and presence. Acting is just another expression of those same instincts. Don’t overthink it.”

He added, with quiet conviction, “I believe in you.”

Hadley remained grounded despite the compliment. She shook her head. “I just don’t want to disappoint you.”

“Then trust my judgment,” Adonis said, firmly but kindly. “Can you do that?”

Hadley chuckled under her breath.

“Hadley, come on,” Elvin urged, clearly nervous. “If Adonis says you’re right for it, then you are. Do you think he settles? I searched everywhere, and he didn’t like anyone. I was at my wit’s end!”

The room burst into laughter.

Everyone knew Adonis’ standards were notoriously high.

Hadley took a breath and nodded. “Alright, I’ll give it a try.”

For one, she was currently unemployed. For another, she owed both Elvin and Adonis for their past kindness.

“Perfect!”

“Elvin, get the contract ready and send Hadley the script,” Adonis instructed.

“On it!”

That afternoon, Joy was napping.

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