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

Chapter 66 Find Her A Suitable Match

Abruptly, light burst through the room, causing Hadley and Eric to instinctively close their eyes against its gare.

“Look, the power’s back!”

A wave of relief washed over Hadley as she opened her eyes,

Yet, she suddenly stopped short.

Eric’s face, undeniably handsome, loomed close enough that their breaths mingled. His lips, tantalizingly close, seemed poised to meet hers.

This closeness…

Was he about to kiss her?

Panic fluttered in Hadley’s chest, her skin damp with a nervous sweat. Surely not. Eric’s known disdain for her made such a thought laughable.

Perhaps the darkness had tricked his senses.

“Hey…” In a gentle reminder, Hadley murmured, “The lights are back on now.”

Eric looked up, his face unreadable.

Internally, he was in turmoil.

Was he just moments away from kissing Hadley? How could that even happen? When had she begun to affect

him so?

What went wrong?

What had led to this?

Attempting to appear detached, Eric stepped back and said casually, “Well, everything seems normal now, I should get going.”

“Alright.”

Rising too, Hadley escorted him to the door. “Be careful out there.”

“Will do.”

With that, Eric left and didn’t look back.

Stepping out of the apartment building, Eric stopped and gazed up at the light from Hadley’s window. His expression was inscrutable, the shadows of his long eyelashes veiling any hint of his thoughts.

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The following day.

Eric made his way to see his elder brother, Ernest.

A phone call from Ernest’s doctor had prompted Eric’s visit, arriving alone as Linda was tied up with a film.

shoot.

been urgent, with the doctor needing

lay out the situation

with concern, dreading

got a promising opportunity. A breakthrough drug from Aradimen, specifically designed for conditions like your brother’s.”

sparked. “Really? Tell

Aradimen and is showing promise in clinical trials, particularly with patients trapped in long–term vegetative states.”

your brother has been comatose yet stable due

to obtain. Yet, Eric’s family had resources. The doctor believed Eric could manage

Flynn, do you think you can

“I’ll figure

the drug for Ernest, hopeful to bring

instructed the doctor, “Let’s keep this between us, away from my grandmother and Linda for

“Okay, I understand.”

nodded, understanding Eric’s cautious

proven effective for some, its success was far from guaranteed. Past experiences had tempered

and potential heartache alone until there was undeniable

awaken, it would be a moment for collective joy. But if not, the weight of the letdown

was making a steady recovery following her operation.

recent days, she had been gearing up to leave the

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ahead, her recovery would be better supported at home, especially given the resources at the Flynn family’s disposal, surpassing any

release day, Hadley paid her

Hadley’s hand warmly. “You’re always

dear.”

in. Catching sight of Hadley, a

jokingly said, “So, my nights here count

Hadley’s hand. “Hadley is far more considerate than you. You just stand there like you’re barely even

chuckled. “Alright, Hadley wins hands

“That’s right.”

drew Hadley in closer, making her intentions clear. “Hadley, you’re staying at my place for the next

was decisive, allowing

off guard, Hadley faltered. “Nyla, this… doesn’t seem right,

the current state of her relationship with Eric, moving

wouldn’t that be right?”

the fact that you and Eric aren’t together mean

all.” Hadley quickly shook her

do as

no matter what. I’ve just been discharged, so is

found it hard to

Eric added his persuasion, “Hadley, please agree. Linda is away, and Grandma could really use the company.”

quite unkind

Hadley conceded. “Okay, I’ll stay for a bit.”

patting Hadley’s hand

Hadley needed to gather some belongings from her apartment. Nyla asked Eric to ensure she

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