NovelApexChapter 1432:
Hadley couldn't argue. Even without an elite school, Joy would be fine, but why pass up a chance for something
better?
still, she wavered. “I need more tto think.”
Eric nodded, then offered, “How about we visit Locke's school together? See it for yourself.”
“Can we do that?” Hadley’s eyes brightened with interest.
“Of course,” Eric said, smiling. “I'll set it up if you're on board.”
“Alright,” Hadley agreed.
Her schedule was light that day, with only a few scenes to shoot in the morning, leaving her free from noon
onward. They planned to visit the school that afternoon.
After wrapping her morning scenes, Hadley, accompanied by Tamara and two other bodyguards, headed to Scott
Group. It was her first tvisiting Eric’s workplace.
Thanks to his prior arrangements, she faced no delays and was ushered straight to the CEO's office.
“We'll wait out here, Miss Pearson.”
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Tamara, understanding the situation, didn’t follow her inside.
Hadley pushed the door open and stepped in alone, only to freeze at the sound of a sugary, flirtatious voice.
“Con, are you playing hard to get or what? | call this way to invite you myself!”
Looking up, Hadley saw Eric seated at his expansive desk, a tall, elegant woman leaning far too close to him.
Hadley quickly looked away, her stomach twisting. Had she walked in at the wrong moment?
“Miss Aston,” Eric shifted back in his chair, putting space between himself and Megan. “I've made it plain—I'm
busy. | have an appointment.”
“What appointment?” Megan scoffed, her lips curling in disbelief. “You're just dodging me. Doesn't matter. You're
joiningfor lunch. I've already reserved a spot.”
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“I'm not going anywhere with you,” Eric said, his patience fraying. His eyes flicked up, catching Hadley’s gaze as
she stood frozen in the doorway. “Hadley...”
Hadley’s posture stiffened, and she turned sharply to walk away. “Hadley, wait!”
Eric's voice rose, urgency pushing him to his feet. He brushed past Megan and hurried after her, his long strides
quickly closing the distance. He gently caught her wrist. “You're here, Hadley.”
Hadley lifted her gaze, her face unreadable. “Seems | picked the wrong moment.”
Eric faltered, still holding her wrist as
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Hadley’s eyes dropped to the floor, her silence heavy.
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