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.”

topic, Duran added, “I had planned to send some money to your

learned that she had no

here’s the plan,” he 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 maybe even start a small

contain herself. Tears welled up in her eyes, and

to request financial help once their arrangements were

was her patron. However, the fact remained that when she was most

who was far off in Blathe, Hadley pressed her lips

Duran reached for a tissue and offered it to her.

Hadley shook her head, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you… I really

a light laugh, Duran gently dabbed her tears away with the tissue. “Why thank me? This

drop the formalities; too many thanks create distance

calmed her emotions and mustered a faint smile. “Understood… I’ll keep that in

way back

their newly renovated residence

to come to

her appreciation for him.

at the corner

noticed a tall figure shrouded in darkness leaning against

the shadows.

scornful voice shattered the silence. “Look who we’ve got here!

It was Eric.

formed in Hadley’s stomach. His

she instinctively stepped backward.

gaze sharpened. “Hadley… Are you

became more threatening when he was upset.

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confrontation, Hadley maintained a steady

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

glow of the streetlight, his chiseled

and thrust it forward. “What is this? Explain

eyes were fixed on the ring Duran had

brows, attempting to withdraw her hand.

Eric scoffed derisively. “Seems you’ve forgotten,

surged within him at the sight of the ring. Abruptly, he tightened his grasp and forcefully removed the ring from her finger.

it immediately. You’re not

me!” Hadley protested, struggling against

Eric overpowered

Hadley inhaled sharply.

It spiraled through the

wearing it!”

“No!”

her eyes blazed as she stared him down. “How dare you throw my ring away? Have you lost

unwavering, her

has been over for ages! We are no longer husband and

wife!”

“You-”