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 st hadn’t picked up on her

the preferences of

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

she managed to suppress her discomfort

she stopped

appeared surprised.

with a napkin. “I’m fine now,”

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

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

Appreciated it?

Was that her idea

reached for her bag, ready to leave. “I

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

anytime soon!” Eric responded abruptly, irritation

donuts.

hurry? You can’t wait?”

“No.”

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

shouldering her bag and

frustration simmering inside him.

was her angle? Did she just give him

she’s learned is how to get under my skin.” Eric fret

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

afternoon, ready to get a

performance.

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a beautiful outfe for her, a gown of soft, flowing

began dressing and applying her

into the

Hadley greeted,

instructed with a smile, motioning her to continue her makeup. “Just

you get ready”

“Okay,”

there to talk about what was coming next.

Ceremony in a few days.”

“The Toasting Ceremony?”

“That’s right

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

have the opportunity to vote and bet

multiple bets might be placed on the same dancer.

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

her serve

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

reassured her with a confident smirk. “People here love to spend

words. “You’re a guaranteed winner for dance queen. Just a heads–up,

fine,” Hadley responded, her smile easy

of the job when she joined Galant.

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

familiar group was back in their usual spot. The booth facing

and Denver, just as before.

usual,

noticing Eric’s sour

acknowledged with a nod, not

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