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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29 Someone

Far from it.

hated

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

Eric often overlooked the preferences of those he

him; he wasn’t obligated to remember

managed to suppress her discomfort

she stopped

have you stopped?” Eric appeared surprised. “Are you full already?”

replied, patting her mouth with

his expression hardened,

a nod. “I’ve received your thank–you gift and appreciated

Appreciated it?

Was

ready to leave. “I need to get

“Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now

responded abruptly, irritation evident as he glanced at the

donuts.

the hurry? You can’t wait?”

“No.”

head, puzzled by his reaction. Rising from her seat,

shouldering her bag and walking out.

frustration simmering inside

Did she just

been away for years and all she’s learned is how to get under my skin.” Eric fret about.

a nap to energize herself for her performance

late afternoon, ready to get a head start

performance.

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a gown of

dressing and applying her makeup.

the dressing room.

greeted, standing up

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

you get ready”

“Okay,”

talk about what

the Toasting Ceremony

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

clever marketing strategy. As the venue focused on dance, they planned to include dance

have the opportunity to vote and bet

might be placed on the

betting guest on the winning dancer, who would be crowned as the dance

by having her serve them a drink.

the concept but remained skeptical. “Do you think

confident smirk. “People here love to

didn’t mince words. “You’re a guaranteed winner for dance queen. Just a heads–up, you’ll be pouring drinks, so prepare for that. Are you okay with

her smile

of

her response, said, “Great. Get ready, then. I have

was back in their usual spot.

and Denver, just as before.

more reserved than usual,

on?” Barrie inquired, noticing Eric’s sour mood.

with a nod, not attempting to hide his

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