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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Someone

Far from it.

absolutely hated

nearly a decade of knowing Eric and sharing countless meals over five years, it baffled her

made sense, though. Eric often overlooked the preferences of those he was indifferent towards

knew she couldn’t really blame him; he wasn’t obligated to remember

her

she stopped

Eric appeared surprised. “Are you

mouth with a napkin. “I’m

Eric’s tone grew skeptical and his expression hardened, “Is that all?”

affirmed with a nod. “I’ve received your thank–you

Appreciated it?

annoyance. Was that

reached for her bag, ready to leave. “I need to

a thought occurring to her. “Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now that Nyla’s surgery is over, we should finalize our divorce.”

available anytime soon!” Eric responded abruptly, irritation evident as

donuts.

hurry? You can’t wait?”

“No.”

her seat, she said, “Well, I’ll leave you to it. Enjoy your breakfast.”

shouldering her bag and walking

seated, frustration

her angle? Did she just give

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

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

a

performance.

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chosen a beautiful outfe for her, a gown of soft, flowing chiffon that seemed almost weightless.

dressing and applying her makeup.

came into the dressing room.

greeted, standing up

motioning her

you get ready”

“Okay,”

there to talk about what was coming

Ceremony in a few days.”

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

to include dance battles as part of

vote

expected that multiple bets might be

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

be honored by having her

understood the concept but remained skeptical. “Do you think that will

“People here love to spend

mince words. “You’re a guaranteed winner for dance queen. Just a heads–up, you’ll be pouring drinks, so prepare for that.

her smile easy

of the job when she

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

their usual spot. The booth facing

just as before.

Eric was more reserved than usual, his

going on?” Barrie inquired, noticing Eric’s sour mood. “Something happened?”

Eric acknowledged with a nod, not attempting to

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