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 where

“I want to

Hadley suppressed a sigh. Sarcastically, she explained, “This is all I can afford.”

Eric retorted instantly. “Didn’t I provide a house? Didn’t I offer alimony?

money, your property,” Hadley responded crisply. “I

asked, “What was

when I signed the divorce papers. I wouldn’t

abandoned her dignity and begged for his help, but it never came her way. Now that she

mentioned that she hadn’t yet visited

marred Eric’s face, suspecting a

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

“Like this?

smirk, Hadley replied, “Perhaps to you, it’s

a nice apartment. She had endured far worse conditions in Blathe,

for a

patience with the conversation, commanded, “Pack your things. You’re leaving with me

now.”

protested, “Leave? This is my home. I’m

“Hadley!”

full of exasperation, frustrated by her continual rejections.

to coddle you? I’m doing this for Grandma.”

moment, Hadley recalled something important.

would his own sister, tied to the condition of agreeing to

divorce.

understood, Eric urged, “Let’s go, pack up

remained firm in

Eric pressed, “What do you really

replied calmly, “Eric, didn’t Nyla ask you to ensure I was alright?

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you let me handle

realistic, Hadley. You’ve been under

long past.” Interrupting him sharply, Hadley stated, “I appreciate everything the Flynn family has done for me, Eric, but trust me. I am

parasite?” Eric’s brow creased with irritation. “When did I ever

wasn’t it

stature,

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

“Hadley!”

was determined not to let her stay.

you realize the nature of this neighborhood? West Twelfth Alley is no place for someone like you.