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

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Signing Divorce

Upon Eric’s entrance, the aroma of cooking immediately greeted him.

“What is that?” he questioned, frowning.

Every light on the first floor seemed to be on, illuminating both the living room and the

kitchen.

Was someone actually inside?

A break–in seemed impossible. The logic didn’t hold up. A bold thief might enter, but start cooking in his kitchen?

Given the strict security at Silver Villas, such an intrusion was highly unlikely.

“Who’s there?!” With a stern voice, he commanded, “Reveal yourself!”

“It’s me!” Hadley quickly approached, her hands nervously intertwined.

She said, “You’ve home.”

Stopping short, Eric was visibly surprised.

Before him was a woman of considerable height, slightly gaunt yet unmistakably lovely -her expansive, expressive eyes were particularly striking.

While he didn’t immediately recognize her, an unusual sense of familiarity lingered.

Nevertheless, Eric kept his face expressionless. He was uncomfortable with anyone intruding into his personal space.

“What’s your name? How did

you

enter?”

After a brief pause, Hadley emitted a slight chuckle, realizing he truly didn’t recognize

her.

She brought her lips tightly together and whispered, “I’m Hadley.”

“Hadley…”

A reflexive nod from Eric was quickly followed by a jolt of realization. Had she just introduced herself as Hadley?

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That was it.

He suddenly remembered.

Nyla had planned to bring Hadley back. She had even informed him that very morning. Eric had been busy when he took that call, but the detail had escaped his mind amid the day’s hustle.

Eric’s gaze sharpened as he took a closer look at Hadley.

She appeared different. The traces of youthful naivety had vanished, replaced by a composed and mature charm. While echoes of her former self remained, she had

unmistakably matured.

Her beauty had indeed deepened.

Eric responded with a faint, indifferent chuckle.

And what of it?

appearance couldn’t mend the

There were unresolved

here for a moment.

look, Eric headed to

“Okay.”

the second floor. Heeding his instruction, she remained

some time, Eric

settled onto the sofa and nonchalantly motioned towards the chair

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

from each other, Eric pulled out a folder and laid it before Hadley.

the

spelled out the inevitable–a divorce

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“This should have been

opposed, and I respected

to meet his. “Has she

expression tightening.

Despite the passing years, she held on to hope. Her intention in

even

prepared for this

was doomed from the start. Nearly four years have passed. It’s time we put an

silent

the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been

cut in softly

the divorce.”

reaction

replied, nodding

taken aback. He had braced for some resistance, recalling

such an easy

was undoubtedly

Eric quirked an eyebrow. “Well then,

“Alright.”

the pen to

the document carefully before shaking

se

for the house or the money. I

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much to the

“Pejecting them?”

you were fifteen, you’ve relied on the Flynn family’s support, right up to this

covered everything, from her

do you intend to manage on your own from now

into her chest. Her fists clenched

you think you might return to seek help if you find yourself struggling

will not happen.” Hadley’s expression was resolute as she emphatically

Eric responded blandly. “Please

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

Hadley clasped the pen firmly and signed her name on

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

will set up a court date and

nodded,

and offered Hadley an

surgery is coming up. We should keep the divorce under wraps until she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will you help me maintain

He no longer wanted her, yet he needed her

a slight sneer. “After all is settled, you’ll be

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