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.

his eyes deceived him, and looked

his initial

The sofa was unoccupied.

Hadley supposed to be there? It was incredibly late.

playing the helpless card? Finally got

dizziness washed over him,

had inadvertently overindulged

further ado, he made his

Eric emerged late from bed, nursing a hangover that was tempered slightly by

his housekeeper, Lina Hinks, was tidying

“Mr. Flynn, I found this on

“What’s this?”

the substantial

piqued, he wondered what it

envelope was thick, seemingly stuffed with

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

is the standard rate. I’ve moved out.

Hadley Pearson.”

entirety of the

the envelope, and a bundle

“What on earth…”

bitterly, Eric flung the envelope aside

at the bathroom, he noticed the

“Lina!”

to his side. “What can I do for

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

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Occupying them?”

been cleaned,” Lina replied, puzzled. “They’re empty. No

then. Hadley hadn’t just moved

had left

departed

had settled her

of fifteen, Hadley had depended on

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

dialed

that moment, Hadley was

“Hello…” she answered groggily.

“Hadley,”

tone was even over the phone, yet Hadley sensed an underlying coldness that made her uneasy.

swallowed hard,

“What’s up?”

return last night?

What?

“Didn’t you

you

in his tone nearly piercing Hadley’s ear. “Was that cleared

when do I need your approval? It’s your house.

I’m not wanted.”

off guard by Hadley’s retort, Eric

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

to reassure Eric, she continued with a tone of resolve, “I promise to be available every day until

Her assurance was firm.

couldn’t quite dispel the

even give

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