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

Chapter 41

Chapter 41 Like His Own

Sister

“What?” Both Eric and Hadley stopped in their tracks, uncertain.

What was Nyla implying?

“Why that look?” Nyla’s chuckle broke the tension as she addressed Eric.

Turning her attention to Hadley, she patted her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry, dear. I’m just ensuri well–being.”

She then faced Eric again.

“You should know what I’m getting at, if you have any heart. Hadley has no one else. I’ve failed her before, so it’s my duty to see her settled before I can rest easy.”

“Nyla…” Hadley interjected with a shake of her head. “I can look after myself.”

But Nyla dismissed her concerns and continued to fix Eric with a stern look.

“I expect you to look after Hadley as if she were your own sister. I want her to be happy and well–cared for until she marries someone decent. Her well–being will reflect on you. Do you grasp my meaning?”

“I understand.” Eric acknowledged with a nod.

The message was unmistakable. Hadley, though not his wife anymore, was still his family.

“Do you get it?” Nyla asked, her tone sharpening as she scrutinized him.

Eric quickly reassured her. “I’ve got it. Don’t worry.”

“Good,” Nyla responded, though her gaze lingered on Eric, sensing something amiss. “What’s that look for? You

think I’m asking too much?”

“Not at all,” Eric responded hastily, shaking his head. A peculiar sensation washed over him, a mix of relief and

confusion.

“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ve given my word, and I’ll look after her well… Consider Hadley as my sister now.”

At the mention of “sister,” Hadley subtly lowered her gaze, concealing a slight, scornful smile.

“Then it’s decided,” Nyla replied.

She dismissed him with a wave. “Off you go. Hadley will stay with me.”

“Okay, take good care, Grandma.”

With that, Eric departed, gently shutting the door behind him. As he left, he caught sight of Hadley offering

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a slice of orange.

a try–it’s

and her face lit up. “Indeed, it’s as

as the door clicked shut, mulled over Hadley’s actions. Was she crafting a

Nyla of

appeared

really mean

days later.

Hadley exited Galant. The sequence of the

wasn’t the latest she had

stop, hoping to catch the last

buses appeared. It

part of town had many rental bikes available.

headed towards the nearest intersection, finding all the bikes stationed across the street.

the green light, she noticed someone familiar at the same

heading back to Silver Villas.

though not enough to

seat,

“Huh?”

window. “Mr. Flynn, isn’t that Hadley over there?”

What?

sure enough, it was Hadley. He turned to Sebastian, impressed.

a light

my eye first in any crowd. And look,

do you think she’s doing out so late?”

think I have answers to

quirked an eyebrow.

light flicked to green, Hadley darted across the street, pulled out her phone, scanned the QR code on a nearby bike, and started pedaling away with purpose.

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asked loudly, “What could she

interactions, Sebastian held back from suggesting they offer Hadley

her.” Startled, Sebastian

“Understood.”

the gas and maintained a discreet distance behind Hadley.

should we escort

idea with a wave of his hand. “Keep the pace slow.

we don’t lose sight of her.”

but didn’t press

himself, Sebastian

careful distance, tracking Hadley to Mayfield Road, where

housed several

Hadley suddenly veered off, heading

er up.

deeper, the neighborhood’s decline was stark. The

gloom. Sebastian, unable to contain his curiosity, asked, “What could she possibly be doing in such a place? Does she live here, or is she

she visit at such

Hadley residing here

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