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,

meals over five years, it

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

really blame him; he wasn’t obligated to remember

suppress her discomfort and finished one

that, she stopped

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

Hadley replied, patting her mouth with a napkin. “I’m fine now,”

tone grew skeptical and his expression

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

Appreciated it?

a twinge of annoyance. Was that

now.” Hadley reached for her bag, ready to

occurring to her. “Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now that Nyla’s surgery is over, we

abruptly, irritation evident as

donuts.

the hurry? You can’t wait?”

“No.”

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

wait for a reply, shouldering her bag and

frustration simmering

was her angle? Did she just give him

is how to get

her apartment, Hadley took a nap to energize herself for

to get a head

performance.

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

dressing and

came into the

Lewis,” Hadley greeted,

with a smile, motioning her to continue her

you get ready”

“Okay,”

was there to talk about what was coming

the Toasting Ceremony

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

planned to include dance battles as part of the festivities, aligning with Calant’s dance queen competition.

vote and bet on their preferred

might be

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

honored by having her

the concept but remained skeptical. “Do you

Lennon reassured her with a confident smirk. “People here love to spend money for entertainment. They’ll

winner for dance queen. Just a heads–up, you’ll be pouring drinks,

responded, her smile

part of the job

response, said, “Great. Get ready,

back in their usual spot. The

and Denver, just as

more reserved than usual, his

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

a nod, not attempting to hide

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