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.

me

Hadley responded, her emotions a

was relieved he remembered her, yet anxious for

done for the night?”

shifts at Galant varied with the event schedule.

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

good,” Duran responded cheerfully. “It’s a bit late, but would you like to have dinner afterward?

replied

see you later

“Until tonight.”

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

phone, completed her performance at Galant, quickly notified

her meeting

a watchful eye tracked

at

room had been reserved, away

was already there, awaiting her

fast as she could. “I apologize

“It’s perfectly fine.”

a gentle smile and took her hand. “A

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

her the menu. “Please,

“Thank you.”

meal that was tastefully understated, neither too lavish

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on

met. Lennon had once shared that she was a graduate from the Chauncey Academy of Art

had an artistic flair, enhanced by her experiences studying

she came from a

said cautiously. “Do you have any

Hadley paused, her water glass halfway

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

“What?”

Duran seemed surprised.

his surprise as confusion, Hadley said, “All my relatives are

explained a lot

about her.

wonder she ended up performing at Galant and was now even open

compassion. “From this moment, consider

her eyes misting as she sniffled and managed

“By the way.”

velvet box. He flipped it open and presented it to

got this

“What’s this?”

Hadley peered inside.

box was a sizable diamond

gleamed brilliantly in the lighting.

this for me?”

“Yes.”

smile, Duran took the ring and carefully placed it on Hadley’s left middle finger.