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

Chapter 59

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.

me

a tangle of

yet

done for

Hadley’s shifts at Galant

be a quick one. Mr. Lewis‘

late, but would you like to have

Hadley replied promptly.

see you later

“Until tonight.”

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

phone, completed her performance at Galant, quickly

her meeting

eye tracked her exit…

at the

privacy, a private room had been

already there, awaiting her arrival when Hadley walked

said Hadley, having sped over as fast

“It’s perfectly fine.”

and took her hand. “A true gentleman always waits for

to her seat, pulling out a chair for

the menu. “Please, choose whatever

“Thank you.”

was tastefully understated, neither too lavish

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lingered on Hadley with curiosity.

met. Lennon had once shared that she was a graduate from the

artistic flair, enhanced by

suggested she came from a cultured

said cautiously. “Do you have any family?”

Hadley paused, her water glass halfway to her

smile, she shook her head. “No, I’m on my

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

said, “All my relatives are gone. It’s just me.”

a

about her.

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

Duran expressed, his voice soft with compassion. “From this moment, consider me your family. I’m here for you.”

as she sniffled and managed a small smile.

“By the way.”

velvet box. He flipped it open and presented it

this for

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

within the box was a sizable diamond

diamond gleamed brilliantly in the lighting.

for

“Yes.”

warm smile, Duran took the ring and

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