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.

it’s me

a tangle of happiness

relieved he remembered her, yet anxious for the

are you done for

shifts at Galant varied with the event

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

a bit late, but would you

replied

you

“Until tonight.”

text from

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

her meeting

watchful eye tracked her exit…

arranged at the Red

private room had been reserved, away

was already there, awaiting her

over as fast as she could. “I

“It’s perfectly fine.”

a gentle smile and took her hand. “A true gentleman always waits for mis

her to her seat, pulling out a chair for her

then offered her the menu. “Please, choose whatever you’d like.”

“Thank you.”

understated, neither

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lingered on Hadley with curiosity.

he met. Lennon had once shared that she was a

enhanced by her experiences studying

came from

cautiously. “Do you have any family?”

glass halfway to her

shook her head. “No, I’m on my own

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

surprise as confusion, Hadley said, “All my relatives

a lot

about her.

now

compassion. “From this moment, consider me your family. I’m

nodded, her eyes misting as she

“By the way.”

into his pocket, Duran produced a small velvet box. He flipped it open

this for you.”

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

within the box was a sizable diamond ring.

brilliantly in the lighting.

this for me?”

“Yes.”

warm smile, Duran took the ring and carefully placed

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