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

Chapter 60 He Could Cast

You Aside At Any Moment

Hadley maintained her composure, yet her heart was racing,

The fear was evident–she was worried that Eric might lose his cool and create a Extrace

However, he remained composed.

His curiosity quickly dissipated. “My apologies for the disruption, Mr. Mary, 1 ment attend to sanctie commitment and must depart now.”

“Absolutely.” Duran, visibly anxious, hastened to show him out. “Take care, Mr. Flynn

Eric dismissed the formality with a casual wave. “Don’t bother seeing me out.”

And with that, he exited.

The moment the door closed, Hadley exhaled a silent, lengthy breath.

Relief washed over her. The crisis was averted.

“Hadley.” Duran came back, guiding her back to her seat. After a pause, he awkwardly said, “About what just happened…”

He studied her face before saying, “I apologize. You understand our situation. It’s not easy for me to be entirely forthcoming.”

His role was delicate.

Though he was officially divorced and single, any connection with a woman of Hadley’s background might jeopardize his professional reputation.

Hadley was not someone who could easily step into the limelight.

Yet, Hadley just gave a calm nod, showing no concern. “I get it. No need for explanations.”

“That’s reassuring.”

Duran was comforted by her understanding and discretion, which deepened his sense of responsibility towards

her.

With a sigh of relief and a smile, he reassured her. “While we may need to keep some things low–key, I promise to compensate in other ways. I’ve secured a place for you to live–it’s currently being set up. Soon, you’ll be able to move in.”

This place would be their private retreat, a sanctuary away from prying eyes.

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Recognizing the dynamics of their arrangement, Hadley offered no objections. “I trust your judgment.”

added, “I had planned to send some money to your family,

recently learned that she had

said, locking eyes with her. “The money will go to you instead. You’re on your own now, so use it however you see fit–save it, spend it, or

herself. Tears welled up in her

once their arrangements were

fact remained that when she was

child Joy, who was far off in Blathe, Hadley pressed her lips together. For her daughter’s sake, she

reached for a tissue and offered it to her. “Why the tears?”

thick with

her tears away with

do. Let’s drop the formalities; too many thanks

and mustered a faint smile. “Understood… I’ll

Hadley made her way back to West

their newly renovated residence together

to come to terms with the change.

thoughtfulness deepened her appreciation for

driven her to Mayfield Road and let her off at the corner as she

alley, Hadley noticed a tall figure shrouded in

the shadows.

scornful voice shattered the silence. “Look who we’ve got here! Did your boyfriend drop

It was Eric.

Hadley’s stomach. His presence meant

tightened, and she instinctively

gaze sharpened. “Hadley… Are you trying to

threatening when he was upset.

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any confrontation, Hadley maintained a steady voice. “What is

“What do I need?” He mocked her question. “Are you really asking me that?”

glow of the

left hand and thrust it forward.

eyes were fixed on the ring Duran had given

her hand. “This is none of your concern!”

scoffed derisively. “Seems you’ve forgotten, you’re still

him at the sight of the ring. Abruptly, he tightened his grasp and forcefully removed the ring

it immediately. You’re

struggling against

Eric overpowered

Hadley inhaled sharply.

the ring. It spiraled through

try wearing

“No!”

had vanished into the night. “Eric!” Her rage was clear; her eyes blazed as she stared him down. “How dare you throw my ring away? Have

intense and unwavering, her voice

since we separated! Our marriage has been over

wife!”

“You-”