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.

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her emotions a tangle

remembered her, yet anxious

are you done for the

that Hadley’s shifts at Galant varied

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

a bit late, but would you like to

replied promptly.

you later

“Until tonight.”

Hadley received a text from Duran detailing the time and place

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

her meeting

watchful eye tracked her

was arranged at the Red Shell

private room had been reserved, away from

there, awaiting her arrival when

fast as she could.

“It’s perfectly fine.”

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

her to her seat, pulling out a chair for her with

offered her the menu. “Please, choose

“Thank you.”

that was tastefully understated, neither too lavish nor

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once shared that she was a graduate from the Chauncey

an artistic flair, enhanced by her experiences

she came from a cultured

cautiously. “Do you have any family?”

water glass halfway to

sad smile, she shook her

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

surprise as confusion, Hadley said, “All my relatives

explained a lot

about her.

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

Duran expressed, his voice soft with compassion. “From this moment, consider me your

misting as she sniffled and managed a small smile.

“By the way.”

Duran produced a small velvet box.

got this

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

box was

brilliantly in the lighting.

for me?”

“Yes.”

Duran took the ring and carefully placed it

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