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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hesitated. “You see, this is the apartment where

Eric responded coldly. “I want to know why you choose to

Hadley suppressed a sigh. Sarcastically, she explained,

I offer alimony? And now you’re telling me this is all you can

property,” Hadley responded crisply. “I have no

aback, asked, “What was

clear when I signed the divorce papers. I wouldn’t accept anything from the Flynn family. And I meant

she 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 again.

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

Confusion marred Eric’s face, suspecting a new scheme of hers.

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

dismissively, “Like this? In this

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

was already a nice apartment. She had endured far worse

for

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

now.”

Hadley protested,

“Hadley!”

was intense and full of exasperation, frustrated by her continual

coddle

Hadley recalled something

would his own sister, tied to the condition

divorce.

“Let’s go, pack

firm in her refusal.

thinning. Eric pressed, “What do you really want?”

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

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manage on my own. Will you let me handle

looked at her skeptically. “Be realistic, Hadley. You’ve

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

Eric’s brow creased with irritation. “When did I ever call you that, Hadley?”

it the truth?

someone of his stature,

she dismissed it, affirming, “I’m settled here,

“Hadley!”

not to let

this neighborhood? West Twelfth Alley is