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

Chapter 23

Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can’t Afford Me Now

Chapter 23 Move Out Of His House

Having completed her tasks, Hadley felt a sense of relief wash over her. Now, she could depart with peace of

mind.

Before leaving, she snagged the remaining two pieces of bread from the refrigerator.

She made her way back to her new rental

Fortunately, the peak of rush hour had subsided, leaving the roads open and easier to navigate.

Upon arriving, Hadley unlocked her new home, placed her suitcase inside, and rolled up her sleeves, ready to

clean.

She diligently cleaned every surface, dusted all areas, and neatly arranged her possessions.

By the time she finished, the day had turned into night.

Feeling her stomach rumble, Hadley remembered the bread she had consumed on the bus ride, it had hardly satisfied her after all the cleaning

With her wallet in tow, Hadley secured her apartment and walked to the nearby supermarket

She bypassed the better options, opting instead for a huge loaf of bread, some pickles, and a jar of peanut

butter.

Once home, Hadley prepared a simple meal–peanut butter sandwich with some pickles.

Options were few. Without any income yet and after parting with $5, 200, she had to make each dollar last.

The $5,000 from the police settlement wasn’t her choice, but Hadley was adamant about not letting Eric handle

it.

She was determined to sever all ties with him.

Luckily, Hadley had a job now and would soon get her first paycheck. She would have to stretch her budget

until then, but at least she wouldn’t starve.

This situation didn’t faze her, she had endured far worse.

Back in Blathe, Hadley once rummaged through restaurant bins for food.

At least now she could afford some bread and pickles, and she no longer faced the harsh glares or had to compete with homeless people over discarded food.

Gone was the delicate young woman the Flynn family had once sheltered.

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Chapter 23 Move Out Of His House

Late that night, Eric arrived back at Silver Villas around two in the morning

The living room was shrouded in darkness, with only the dim light from a streetlamp filtering through the

window.

Entering, Eric instinctively looked towards the sofa.

blinked, thinking perhaps his

no, his initial observation

The sofa was unoccupied.

there? It was incredibly

derisive snort. “Done playing the helpless card? Finally got

wave of dizziness washed over him, prompting him

had inadvertently overindulged

further ado, he made

morning, Eric emerged late from bed, nursing a hangover

housekeeper, Lina

approached quickly. “Mr. Flynn, I found this on the

“What’s this?”

the

he wondered

was thick, seemingly stuffed with

Of this, $5, 000 covers the settlement you paid,

moved out.

Hadley Pearson.”

entirety of the

as he slit open the envelope, and

“What on earth…”

envelope aside and continued deeper

noticed

“Lina!”

Flynn!” Lina hurried to his side. “What can I do

he gestured towards the servants quarters. “Have these rooms

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Occupying them?”

puzzled. “They’re empty. No one has

clear then. Hadley hadn’t just moved to another

left for

likely departed the previous

had settled her debts with

fifteen, Hadley had

you think you can treat my home like a hotel? just

dialed

Hadley was still deep

“Hello…” she answered groggily.

“Hadley,”

over the phone, yet Hadley sensed an underlying coldness that

swallowed hard,

“What’s up?”

return last night?

What?

wave of surprise jolted Hadley more awake. “Didn’t

you could

in his tone nearly

when do I need your approval? It’s your

I’m not wanted.”

retort, Eric

seized the moment. “Is it the divorce that you’re worried about? I admit I messed up the other day. That won’t happen

tone of resolve, “I promise to be available every day until we finalize the divorce. I won’t waste any

Her assurance was firm.

this, Eric couldn’t quite dispel the irritation that

learned nothing about courtesy. Can’t you even give a simple heads–up before leaving someone’s home? What happened

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