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.

perhaps his eyes deceived him, and

his initial observation

The sofa was unoccupied.

there?

playing the helpless card? Finally

dizziness washed over him, prompting him

inadvertently overindulged

he

morning, Eric emerged late from bed, nursing a hangover that

his housekeeper, Lina Hinks, was

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

“What’s this?”

the substantial

wondered what

was thick, seemingly stuffed with cash, and bore handwritten

000 covers the settlement you paid, and $200 is

moved out. Apologies for any

Hadley Pearson.”

the entirety

the envelope, and a

“What on earth…”

aside and continued deeper into the

at the bathroom, he noticed

“Lina!”

his side. “What can

face was stern as he gestured towards the servants quarters. “Have these rooms been cleaned? Is

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Occupying them?”

“They’re empty. No one has occupied

was clear then. Hadley hadn’t

had left for

likely departed the previous

had settled her debts with

Hadley had depended on the

flickered in Eric’s eyes as his lips curled into a sneer. “Hadley, do you think you can treat my home like a hotel? just coming and going as you

dialed Hadley’s

moment, Hadley was still deep

“Hello…” she answered groggily.

“Hadley,”

even over the phone, yet Hadley sensed an underlying

swallowed hard,

“What’s up?”

didn’t return last night? Where

What?

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

said you

tone nearly piercing Hadley’s

do I need your approval? It’s your house. I shouldn’t

I’m not wanted.”

retort, Eric fell silent, unable to muster a

you’re worried about? I admit I messed up the other

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

Her assurance was firm.

quite

abroad, you’ve learned nothing about courtesy. Can’t you even give

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