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

Chapter 60 He Could Cast

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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 to your

learned that she had no family

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 business. It’s

Upon hearing his offer, Hadley couldn’t contain herself. Tears welled up in her eyes, and the felt a tightness in her throat.

intended to request financial help once their arrangements were in order…

fact remained that when

far off in Blathe, Hadley pressed

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

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

gently dabbed her tears away with the tissue. “Why thank me? This

drop the formalities; too many

faint smile. “Understood… I’ll keep that

made her way back to West 12th

plans, they would relocate to their newly renovated residence together once it was ready,

to come to terms with the change.

her appreciation

Road and let her off at the corner as she requested, from where she walked the remaining distance by

noticed a tall figure shrouded in darkness leaning against

the shadows.

silence. “Look who we’ve

It was Eric.

stomach. His

expression tightened, and she

his gaze sharpened. “Hadley…

became more threatening when

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to avoid any confrontation, Hadley maintained a steady voice.

“What do I need?” He mocked her question. “Are you

Eric moved under the faint glow of the

Eric grabbed her left hand and thrust

eyes were fixed on the ring Duran had given her.

furrowed her brows, attempting to withdraw her hand. “This

derisively. “Seems you’ve forgotten, you’re still legally my wife!”

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

You’re

struggling against

overpowered her.

Hadley inhaled sharply.

It spiraled through the air, disappearing into

wearing

“No!”

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

years since we separated! Our marriage has been over for ages! We are

wife!”

“You-”