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.

thinking perhaps his eyes

his initial observation was

The sofa was unoccupied.

set in. Wasn’t Hadley supposed to be there?

let out a derisive snort. “Done playing the helpless card? Finally got herself a

wave of dizziness washed over him, prompting

had inadvertently

further ado, he made his way

late from bed, nursing a hangover that was tempered slightly

housekeeper, Lina Hinks,

Flynn, I found this

“What’s this?”

accepted the substantial

wondered what it

envelope was thick, seemingly stuffed with cash,

000 covers

which is the standard rate. I’ve moved out. Apologies for any inconvenience over the last few

Hadley Pearson.”

the entirety of the

slit open the envelope, and a

“What on earth…”

flung the envelope aside

he noticed the absence of

“Lina!”

to his side. “What can I do

gestured towards the servants

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Occupying them?”

Lina replied, puzzled. “They’re empty. No one has occupied

was clear then. Hadley hadn’t just moved to another

left for

likely departed the previous

she had settled her debts with

fifteen, Hadley had depended on

sneer. “Hadley, do you think you

then dialed Hadley’s

Hadley was still

“Hello…” she answered groggily.

“Hadley,”

tone was even over the phone, yet Hadley sensed an

swallowed hard,

“What’s up?”

return last night? Where

What?

Hadley more awake. “Didn’t you read the

you

his tone nearly piercing Hadley’s ear.

when do I need your approval? It’s

I’m not wanted.”

off guard by Hadley’s retort, Eric fell silent, unable

“Is it the divorce that you’re worried about? I admit

available every day until we finalize

Her assurance was firm.

this, Eric couldn’t quite dispel the

these years abroad, you’ve learned nothing about courtesy. Can’t you even give a simple heads–up before leaving

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