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

Chapter 59 A Diamond Ring On Her Finger

Eric was taken aback by the implications of his own statement

It seemed to suggest that Hadley was someone irreplaceable

When had he come to view her as beyond the reach of others?

The whole situation felt bizarre.

A wave of panic washed over Eric, constricting his throat and drying his mouth as he hurried to darify

“What I meant to ask was, are you really that desperate? Or are you just settling for leftovers with someone the him?”

Hadley was still reeling from Eric’s initial remarks when his cutting words struck her

She stopped, her eyes, clear and piercing, meeting Eric’s. A soft, scornful chuckle escaped her by

Lifting her chin defiantly, Hadley responded coldly, “You can try to knock me down all you like, but came Mr.

Murray out of it, will you?”

Eric instantly regretted his words.

His intention had been to provoke a realization in Hadley, but he recognized that he had overstepped

“What kind of man do I deserve, Eric?” Hadley asked, her hands balling into fists at her sides. “As you put it, I’m the punchline of Srixby, a divorced woman working the club scene. Getting together with Mr. Murray? That would be reaching for the stars for someone like me.”

“I didn’t mean it that way!” Eric retorted, his frustration evident. He had intended to convey that Duran simply

wasn’t worthy of her.

“So, what are you trying to say?”

Hadley’s smile was cold as her demeanor cooled further.

Continuing sharply, Hadley said, “Mr. Flynn, please understand. Mr. Murray treats me well. I’m asking you, don’t ruin this for me!”

She cast a long, imploring look at Eric before turning to flee.

“Hadley! Wait!” Eric called out in annoyance.

However, Hadley did not look back, her figure hastening under the street lamps, her silhouette flickering in the light.

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fox massaged bus templer, feeling a headache coming on. This woman was somehow more infuriating than

Sor that evening. Duran hade’t shown his face at Galant

Though the appeared composed, Hadley harbored a growing anxiety, Would he ever return?

Duran hadn’t made a physical appearance, but he had made contact eventually.

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Murray,” Hadley responded, her emotions a tangle of happiness

relieved he remembered her, yet anxious for the same

are you done for

was aware that Hadley’s shifts at Galant

figured. “It’ll be a quick one. Mr. Lewis‘ lined me up first.”

“It’s a bit late, but would you like to have

Hadley replied

see you later then.”

“Until tonight.”

ended, Hadley received a text from Duran detailing the time and place for

secured her phone, completed her performance at Galant, quickly notified Lennon, and then

her meeting

a watchful eye tracked

was arranged at the Red Shell Bistro.

privacy, a private room had been reserved, away

there, awaiting her arrival when Hadley walked

over as fast as she could. “I apologize

“It’s perfectly fine.”

her hand. “A true gentleman always

out a chair for

then offered her the menu. “Please, choose whatever

“Thank you.”

was tastefully understated, neither too lavish nor too

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gaze lingered on Hadley

Lennon had once shared that she was a graduate from

artistic flair, enhanced by her experiences studying abroad.

came from a cultured

“Do you have

water glass halfway to her lips.

shook her head. “No, I’m on my

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

Hadley said, “All my relatives are gone. It’s

explained a

about her.

wonder she ended up performing at Galant and was now even open to being with one of

“From this moment, consider

eyes misting as she sniffled and managed

“By the way.”

velvet box. He flipped

this

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

was a sizable diamond

diamond gleamed brilliantly in the

this for

“Yes.”

Duran took the ring and carefully placed it on Hadley’s