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

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 Someone New

As Eric’s words left his mouth, he sensed his own mistake, discomfort flickering in his eyes.

Yet, displaying vulnerability was not in Eric’s nature, especially not in front of Hadley.

He was committed to his stance once he declared it.

Eric’s tone was resolute, bordering on defiant. “So, are you going to eat or not?”

Hadley perceived his growing impatience. She sighed internally, preferring to avoid any conflict.

She responded affirmatively, “Yes, I’d like to eat.”

Eric’s expression relaxed into a faint smirk as he softened his approach. “What flavor would you like?”

“Anything is fine.”

Hadley had only wished for Paczki, but they were sold out and now she’d just have to take whatever Eric had

chosen for her–just like how things used to be between them.

“Understood,” Eric replied, his eyebrow arching. “I’ll get them. Wait here.”

Hadley settled into a seat, waiting calmly.

Shortly, Eric returned with a tray that surprisingly included donuts and two cups of coffee.

“I’ve got us coffee as well.”

“Thanks.”

Hadley immediately inquired without much thought, “What are these?”

Eric responded casually, “You said anything was fine, so I let them choose.”

That seemed reasonable.

Hadley picked up a donut and took a bite. She then grimaced slightly.

Eric caught her expression. “Something off with the donut?”

“No…” Hadley offered a small smile. “It’s just… it’s really hot; burned my tongue a bit.”

Eric didn’t dwell on it.

He picked up a donut himself and took a bite. “Maple syrup and bacon, huh? Not bad.”

He looked over at Hadley. “Do you like it?”

Hadley swallowed her bite with difficulty. “Yeah, it’s good…”

Good?

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Far from it.

absolutely hated maple syrup,

Eric and sharing countless meals over five years, it baffled her that Eric st hadn’t picked up on

overlooked the preferences of those he was indifferent towards

she couldn’t really blame him; he

suppress her discomfort and finished one

she stopped eating

Eric appeared surprised. “Are you full

her mouth with a

and his expression hardened,

received your thank–you gift

Appreciated it?

annoyance. Was that her

now.” Hadley reached for her bag, ready to

“Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now that Nyla’s

Eric responded abruptly, irritation

donuts.

You can’t

“No.”

head, puzzled by his reaction. Rising from her seat, she said, “Well, I’ll leave you to it. Enjoy your

shouldering her bag and walking

seated, frustration simmering

was her angle? Did she just give him

been away for years and all she’s learned is how to get under my

apartment, Hadley took a nap to energize herself for her performance at

in the late afternoon, ready to get a head start on her preparations for the

performance.

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gown of

dressing and applying

came into the dressing

Lewis,” Hadley greeted, standing up quickly.

with a smile, motioning her to continue her makeup. “Just listen

you get ready”

“Okay,”

about what was coming

Toasting Ceremony in

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

strategy. As the venue focused on dance, they planned to include dance battles as part of the festivities, aligning with

to vote and bet on their preferred dancers.

was expected that multiple bets might be placed on the same

at stake? The top betting guest on the winning dancer,

honored by having her serve them a drink.

skeptical. “Do you think that

worry about it.” Lennon reassured her with a confident smirk. “People here love to spend money

for dance queen. Just a heads–up, you’ll be pouring drinks, so prepare for that. Are

Hadley responded, her smile easy and assured.

of the job when she joined

in her response, said, “Great.

back in their usual spot. The booth facing the stage held Eric, Barrie,

just as

reserved than usual, his silence notable since

going on?” Barrie inquired, noticing Eric’s sour

Eric acknowledged with a nod, not

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