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

Chapter 25 An Unforgivable Sinner

Hadley paused, uncertain

Rather than moving forward, she stepped back.

Just go ahead. I’ll follow shortly.”

Eric’s confusion quickly turned to annoyance. “What are you doing? Get in here!”

His patience was running low. He reached out, intending to guide Hadley inside.

However, Eric stopped mid–gesture, recalling how much Hadley detested being forced into contact. Any physical attempt would surely upset her.

This realization made him reconsider.

“Let’s go, quickly now! Come inside!” Eric tried to encourage her verbally instead.

“No…”

Hadley firmly shook her head, standing her ground.

“Hadley”

Eric’s frustration was mounting, his temper on the brink.

Meanwhile, the elevator seemed indifferent to their quarrel. The doors started closing right before both Eric and

Hadley.

“Stop!”

Eric’s attempt to halt the elevator doors was just a second too late. He grumbled softly, “Such a difficult woman!”

Inside, Linda and her assistant shared a look.

“Eric,” Linda said, gently pulling at his sleeve with a reassuring smile. “Relax. It’s Nyla’s surgery today. Hadley will make it up in time.”

“I understand,” Eric responded, his brow furrowed. “But why is she so hesitant to join us in the elevator?”

Linda’s smile faltered slightly. “Well, it might be my fault. You know we had a disagreement recently, and perhaps she’s avoiding me because of that.”

A disagreement?

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Eric’s expression hardened, his voice taking on a chili. “If that’s true, why is she throwing a tantrum now? Hadley should feel ashamed of herself”

“Let’s not dwell on it,” Linda replied, her face tensing as she attempted to defuse the growing tension.

“That incident was some time ago. I was just upset then. We should put it behind us.”

“You expect me to just forget about it?” Eric responded sharply. “What Hadley did isn’t something minor that

can just be overlooked. It’s unforgivable! We can’t simply forgive and forget.”

“Eric…”

“Enough.”

Linda attempted to soothe him, but Eric interjected, “You might forgive her out of kindness. But to me, it’s

I will never forgive Hadley,

he let it go and still look his brother or the rest of the family

let the matter drop, choosing to remain

“You mentioned that you had made a

happening with you and Hadley now?”

the question.

We’ll reschedule

halted, and the doors

exited the elevator, glancing back at Linda, “Grandma isn’t aware yet, and you know how she opinions. Please, let’s not mention this

“Understood,”

offering a

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a pause, Linda voiced her concern. “So, there was a problem, and

Eric responded, his explanation brief. “A last–minute issue came

to move on.”

he strode forward.

“Alright.”

trailed behind, observing Eric’s retreating figure while

is finalizing his divorce. You

Don’t miss it.”

retorted, her frown deepening

and I are just friends! If

visibly unnerved by Linda’s intensity.

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“If the press gets hold of it, we could be

with scandals. Understand?”

I understand,” the assistant

as she quickened her pace to catch up with Eric.

were forced to wait in the

later than expected. Eric glanced at her with evident annoyance. “Let’s go, Grandma is

“Alright.”

way, Linda followed closely, and Hadley

set.

bed, reaching out her hand eagerly as she saw Eric, Linda,

“You’ve all arrived.”

“Grandma.”

“Nyla.”

Linda. “I’ll be alright, just you wait

gaze then shifted

come closer, let me have a good look at you,”

approached, and Nyla tenderly

really matured after everything you’ve endured. Once I

old days,

backing down!” Hadley responded, extending her pinky

Nyla was momentarily taken aback, but then her laughter filled the room. “Alright, alright!”

pinky with Hadley’s. “It’s a promise, no going

distance, Eric watched with

for brightening

playful words, Nyla was filled with laughter.

inspire that joy

Flynn. We should get going.”

nurse arrived and began to take Nyla towards

to five hours, providing plenty of time for the family to wait in the VIP

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