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 and

her, yet anxious for the

are you done for

was aware that Hadley’s shifts at Galant varied with the

figured. “It’ll be a quick one.

but would you like to have dinner afterward? Are

replied

I’ll see you later then.”

“Until tonight.”

text from Duran

her performance at Galant, quickly notified Lennon, and then dashed

her meeting

eye

was arranged at the

had been

her arrival when

over as fast as she could. “I apologize for any

“It’s perfectly fine.”

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

showed her to her seat, pulling out

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

“Thank you.”

understated, neither too lavish

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gaze lingered on Hadley with curiosity.

the usual dancers he met. Lennon had once shared

artistic flair, enhanced by her experiences studying

from a

“Do you have any family?”

her water glass halfway to her

she shook her head. “No, I’m on my

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

“All

explained a lot

about her.

performing at Galant and was now even open to

soft with compassion. “From this moment, consider me your family.

as she

“By the way.”

pocket, Duran produced a small velvet box. He flipped it open and presented it to

got this

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

the box was a

gleamed brilliantly

this for me?”

“Yes.”

a warm smile, Duran took the ring and carefully placed it

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