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

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

the preferences of those he was indifferent

he wasn’t obligated to remember her preferences.

to suppress her discomfort and finished one

that, she stopped eating

stopped?” Eric appeared

her mouth with a napkin.

Eric’s tone grew skeptical and his expression hardened, “Is

nod. “I’ve received your thank–you

Appreciated it?

felt a twinge of annoyance. Was that her

bag, ready to leave. “I need to

“Hey, Eric, when are you available? Now that Nyla’s surgery is over, we should finalize our

not available anytime soon!” Eric responded abruptly, irritation evident as he glanced at the leftover

donuts.

hurry? You

“No.”

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

a reply, shouldering her bag and walking out.

remained seated, frustration

she

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

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

get a head start

performance.

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gown

and

came into the

Lewis,” Hadley greeted, standing up quickly.

a smile, motioning her to continue her

you get ready”

“Okay,”

was there to talk about what was

Toasting Ceremony

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

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

to vote and

was expected that multiple bets might be placed on the same

The top betting guest on the winning dancer, who would be

be honored by having her serve

concept but remained skeptical. “Do you think that will actually attract interest?”

with a confident smirk. “People

heads–up, you’ll be pouring

responded, her smile easy and

were part of the job when

said, “Great.

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

just

than usual, his silence

on?” Barrie inquired, noticing Eric’s

acknowledged with a nod, not attempting

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