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.”

to send some money to

had recently learned that she had no

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

welled up in her eyes, and the felt

once their arrangements were in order…

However, the fact remained that when she was most in need, he had

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

for a tissue and offered it to

head, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you…

dabbed her tears away with the tissue. “Why

too many thanks create distance between us.”

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

her way

their newly renovated residence together once

come to terms with

thoughtfulness deepened her appreciation for

driven her to Mayfield Road and let her off at the corner as she requested, from where

a tall figure shrouded in darkness leaning against a wall, his face obscured

the shadows.

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

It was Eric.

formed in Hadley’s stomach.

expression tightened, and she instinctively stepped backward.

his gaze sharpened. “Hadley… Are you trying

more threatening

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confrontation, Hadley maintained a steady voice. “What

need?” He mocked her

faint glow of the streetlight, his chiseled features tense with barely contained anger.

and thrust it forward. “What is this?

eyes were fixed on the ring

attempting to withdraw her hand.

you’ve

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

immediately. You’re not

protested, struggling against his

Eric overpowered her.

Hadley inhaled sharply.

through the air, disappearing into the darkness of the

wearing

“No!”

her voice breaking as she stared in horror at where her ring had vanished into the night. “Eric!” Her rage was clear; her eyes blazed as she stared him down. “How dare you throw

was intense and unwavering, her voice trembling

been over for ages! We are no longer

wife!”

“You-”