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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momentarily hesitated. “You see, this is the apartment

aware,” Eric responded coldly. “I want to know why you

she explained, “This is all I can afford.”

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

money, your property,” Hadley responded crisply. “I have no part

aback, asked, “What

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

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

who mentioned that she hadn’t

your plan?” Confusion marred Eric’s face,

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

“Like

replied, “Perhaps to you, it’s a

a nice apartment. She had endured far worse conditions in

for

commanded, “Pack your things. You’re

now.”

Startled by his irrational demand, Hadley protested, “Leave? This

“Hadley!”

and full of exasperation, frustrated by her continual

I’m here to coddle

that moment, Hadley

he would his own sister, tied to the

divorce.

“Let’s go,

remained firm

Eric pressed, “What

“Eric, didn’t Nyla ask you

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my own. Will you let me handle

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

stated, “I appreciate everything the Flynn family has done for me, Eric, but trust me. I am

“When did I ever

it the truth?

someone of his stature, dismissing others

she dismissed it, affirming, “I’m

“Hadley!”

not to let her stay.

nature of this neighborhood? West Twelfth Alley is no