Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 34

Chapter 34 Her Radiant

Smile

Hadley masked her profound annoyance.

“Mr. Flynn, you’re mistaken. I have no clue about your accusations. I came because Nyla requested my presence.

I’m far from perfect, but I keep my word when I say I’ll leave you alone.”

She then walked away briskly.

“Hadley, where are you heading?”

Was her reaction that severe?

A mix of humor and irritation welled up in Eric as he watched her disappear. “Off so soon? Fine. If I meddle in

your affairs again, call me foolish.”

Meanwhile, Hadley found herself at the bus stop where she had alighted earlier, feeling disheartened. Was there really no bus returning? What was her next step?

As she surveyed her surroundings, she realized she was quite isolated.

Just then, a sleek black Cayenne pulled up next to Hadley.

The window rolled down, and a familiar voice sounded. “Hadley.”

Marshall’s presence here wasn’t really surprising given the connections between the Flynn and Myers families.

“Mr. Myers.”

“Why so formal? Just Marshall will do.”

Adjusting a lock of hair behind her ear, Hadley nodded. “Marshall.”

“That’s more like it.”

Marshall noted the time. “It’s late, and there are no buses now. What brings you out here?”

Before Hadley could answer, Marshall gestured for her to join him. “Get in,” he suggested. “I’ll give you a ride.”

“Thanks,” Hadley said, climbing into the car without protest.

As they drove, Hadley briefed Marshall on the events, her voice laden with regret.

“Had I known it would turn out this way, I wouldn’t have stayed for coffee with Nyla. I should’ve delivered those papers earlier.”

Marshall quickly understood that Nyla had likely orchestrated this.

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playfully. “Is that so? Aren’t you hoping to reconcile with Eric, perhaps revive something from the

momentarily, her smile tinged with sadness.

infatuation with Eric, Marshall’s

slowly, Hadley confessed, “I’ve changed. That part of my life is

air as

rearview

soon reached

at Hadley and asked, “Are you hungry? Let’s go

let’s eat

“Alright,” Hadley agreed.

into the hotel restaurant, with Marshall taking initiatives and placing the order.

up,” he encouraged, gesturing towards

“Thank you, Marshall.”

famished, as her earlier treats with Nyla hadn’t been

rang persistently. He was here on business, hence

one call only for another to immediately

spoke into the phone, furrowing his brow as he listened. “Hold on, I’ll take a look.”

appeared to be in need of handling something urgent.

said to Hadley, “I need to sort this out. Please,

then pointed at his plate, “Help yourself to

“Okay,” Hadley responded.

continue,

felt a sense of relief

she mistakenly grabbed Marshall’s glass, assuming it was water.

gulp, she choked on

this?” she coughed out, her

downed a strong liquor. Deciding to stick to her own food and beverages, she

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meal, Hadley soon felt the effects of the alcohol, her cheeks

do tonight?” she wondered aloud.

at the hotel was not feasible due

walked to the lobby

the night, drawing on

supermarket.

however, the impact of the alcohol was

weighed down, leading her to slump on the sofa in a daze, only half–aware.

keeping her from fully resting.

thought bleakly,

sneezed, further

mountains, the Linacre Lake area was briskly cold at night. Hadley, dozing

and felt unwell from

echoed in the lobby as Eric

and noticed Hadley slumped on the sofa.

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