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

Chapter 60

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.”

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

recently learned that she had no family left.

you instead. You’re on your own now, so use it however you see fit–save it,

up in her eyes, and

help once their arrangements were in

the fact remained that when she was most in need, he had generously stepped forward.

off in Blathe, Hadley pressed her lips together. For

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

Murray.” Hadley shook her head, her voice thick with emotion.

with the

too many thanks create

mustered a faint smile.

way

would relocate to their newly renovated

to terms with

her appreciation

corner as she requested,

in darkness leaning against a

the shadows.

voice shattered the silence. “Look who we’ve

It was Eric.

knot formed in Hadley’s stomach. His presence

expression tightened, and she

and his gaze sharpened. “Hadley… Are you trying to avoid

more threatening

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avoid any confrontation, Hadley maintained a steady voice. “What is it that you need?”

I need?” He mocked her

Eric moved under the faint glow of the streetlight, his chiseled

Eric grabbed her left hand and thrust

eyes were fixed on the ring Duran

brows, attempting to withdraw her hand. “This is

my concern?” Eric scoffed derisively. “Seems you’ve forgotten, you’re still legally my

the ring. Abruptly, he tightened his grasp and forcefully removed the ring from her finger.

it immediately. You’re not

protested, struggling against his

overpowered

Hadley inhaled sharply.

a swift motion, Eric flung the ring. It spiraled through the air, disappearing into the darkness of the

wearing it!”

“No!”

her eyes blazed as she stared him down. “How dare you throw my

and unwavering, her voice trembling

since we separated! Our marriage has been over for ages! We are no longer

wife!”

“You-”

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