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?

the

timing for coming back was opportune. There were unresolved matters stretching

a

a cold look, Eric

“Okay.”

into the second

time, Eric

onto the sofa and nonchalantly

“Take a seat.”

“Okay.”

folder and laid it before Hadley. “Review this. If all looks good, go

the

out the inevitable–a divorce

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said in a detached tone, “This should have been finalized

and I

her eyes to meet his. “Has she

his expression tightening. “No,

she held on to hope. Her intention in

even a

mentally prepared for

was doomed from the

silent as

the divorce proceedings myself. It’s been more than two years since we

that.” Hadley cut in softly before he

the divorce.”

do?” Eric’s reaction

Hadley replied, nodding

truly taken aback. He had braced for some resistance, recalling Hadley’s once deep feelings for

expected such an

undoubtedly

his initial astonishment, Eric quirked an eyebrow. “Well then, sign

“Alright.”

passed the pen

carefully before

se

or the

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owe much to

“Pejecting them?”

“Since you were fifteen, you’ve relied on the Flynn family’s support, right up

from her schooling abroad to her

to manage on your own from now

query, a cold sensation creeping into

Eric squinted, speculating. “You’re refusing any settlement now because you

Hadley’s expression was resolute as she emphatically denied

well,” Eric responded blandly. “Please sign

“Sure, I’ll sign it.”

the pen firmly and signed her name on the

lines of both documents.

Eric finally relaxed.

set up a court date and inform

Hadley nodded,

gathered the signed documents and offered Hadley an

until she’s better. She’s always been nice to you. Will you help

jolt of surprise. He no longer wanted her, yet

sneer. “After all is

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