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

Chapter 44 Not Going Anywhere

“Ow!”

Hadley stumbled back, her face tightening in pain as he pulled her hair.

She inhaled deeply, steadying herself before demanding, “What are you doing here?”

Eric let out a quiet, almost indifferent chuckle, making no effort to explain himself. Instead, he gestured toward

the door and ordered, “Open it.”

Hadley hesitated, momentarily thrown off.

Was he expecting to come inside?

Reluctantly, she protested, “If you need to say something, say it here.”

“Open it!” Eric’s patience frayed as he glared at her. “Must I repeat myself?”

Recognizing the intensity of Eric’s mood, Hadley decided to defuse the tension by complying.

She unlocked the door, and Eric entered without uttering

a

word.

“It’s so dark in here. Aren’t there any lights?pped in and turned on the main light, finally brightening

Quick to address his growing annoyance, Hadley

the room.

The apartment felt tiny, especially with Eric’s imposing presence making the cramped space feel even smaller.

Silently, he surveyed the room.

It comprised a single bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a tiny bathroom.

Despite being advertised as a one–bedroom apartment, the spaces merged, with the kitchen by the entrance and only the bathroom isolated.

Was this really a place for living?

It was smaller than a single room in his expansive Silver Villas property.

The apartment’s only redeeming feature was its cleanliness and order. Yet, Eric saw it as nothing more than an

eyesore, no matter its state.

Abruptly, he turned, fixing Hadley with a severe look.

“What’s this about?”

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this is the apartment

to know why

sigh. Sarcastically, she explained, “This

offer alimony? And now you’re telling me

Hadley responded crisply. “I have

asked, “What

made it clear when I signed the divorce papers. I wouldn’t accept anything from the

had abandoned her dignity and begged for his help, but it never came her way. Now that she was doing well, she certainly wouldn’t take anything from him ever

conversation with Cristian, who mentioned that she hadn’t yet visited the law firm to complete

marred Eric’s face, suspecting a new scheme

height difference, she smiled subtly. “Now that we’re divorced, Eric,

alone?” Eric scoffed dismissively, “Like this?

smirk, Hadley replied, “Perhaps to you, it’s a slum.”

nice apartment. She had endured far worse

streets for a

conversation, commanded, “Pack your

now.”

by his irrational demand, Hadley protested,

“Hadley!”

of exasperation,

coddle you? I’m doing

Hadley recalled something important.

had instructed Eric to support her as he would his own sister, tied to the

divorce.

she understood, Eric urged, “Let’s go, pack up now!”

firm in her refusal.

His patience thinning. Eric pressed, “What do you

Nyla ask you to ensure I was alright?

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on my own. Will you let me handle my affairs?”

your affairs?” Eric looked at her skeptically. “Be realistic, Hadley. You’ve

Eric, but trust me. I am capable of taking care of myself now. I’m

brow creased with irritation. “When did I ever call you that,

wasn’t it

stature,

affirming, “I’m settled here, Eric. I’m not going

“Hadley!”

was determined not to let her stay.

Twelfth Alley is no place for someone like you. The people here, they’re dangerous!”