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,

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

the preferences of those he was indifferent towards

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

her discomfort and finished

that, she

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

replied, patting her mouth with

his

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

Appreciated it?

felt a twinge of annoyance. Was

bag, ready to leave. “I need

to her. “Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now that

Eric responded abruptly, irritation evident as he glanced at the leftover

donuts.

hurry? You can’t

“No.”

seat,

a reply, shouldering

frustration simmering inside him.

angle? Did she just give

is

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

a head start on her preparations for the evening’s

performance.

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beautiful outfe for her, a gown of soft, flowing chiffon that seemed

and applying her makeup.

into the dressing room.

Lewis,” Hadley greeted, standing up quickly.

a smile, motioning

you get ready”

“Okay,”

was there to talk about what was

Toasting Ceremony in a

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

the venue focused on dance, they planned to include dance battles as part of the festivities, aligning with Calant’s

vote and bet on

bets might

on the winning dancer, who would be crowned as the dance queen,

having her

but remained skeptical. “Do

it.” Lennon reassured her with a confident smirk. “People here

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

responded, her smile

were part of the job

feeling confident in her response, said, “Great. Get ready, then.

back in their usual spot. The booth

Denver, just as before.

than usual, his silence notable

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

a nod, not attempting to

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