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

Chapter 66

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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Chapter 66 Find Her A Suitable Match

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 to speak directly

lay out the situation

concern, dreading

smile, reassuringly. “Mr. Flynn, don’t worry, I bring good news. We’ve got a promising opportunity. A breakthrough drug from Aradimen, specifically designed

Eric’s interest sparked. “Really? Tell me

“This new treatment was developed by a team in Aradimen and is showing promise in clinical trials, particularly with patients trapped in

the doctor added, “Given that your brother has been comatose yet stable due to excellent care, this

and difficult to obtain. Yet, Eric’s family had resources. The doctor believed Eric

you think you

nodded. “I’ll figure it

the drug for Ernest, hopeful to bring him back from the brink of his

doctor, “Let’s keep this between us, away from

“Okay, I understand.”

understanding Eric’s cautious

had proven effective for some, its success was far

alone until there was undeniable

joy. But if not, the weight of the letdown would

was making a steady recovery following her operation.

days, she had been gearing up to leave the healthcare

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

Hadley paid her

“You’re always the first to show up,

dear.”

and stepped in. Catching sight of Hadley, a spark of joy flashed in his eyes, his

jokingly said, “So, my nights here

far more considerate than you. You just stand there like

“Alright, Hadley wins hands

“That’s right.”

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

was decisive,

faltered. “Nyla, this…

the current state of her relationship with Eric, moving into the Flynn residence

that

slightly. “Does the fact that you and Eric

it at all.” Hadley quickly shook her

as I said.”

matter what. I’ve just been discharged, so is it too much to ask for your company for a

it hard to decline.

agree. Linda is away, and

appear quite unkind

little option, Hadley conceded. “Okay, I’ll stay for

approval, gently patting Hadley’s hand

belongings from her apartment. Nyla asked Eric to ensure

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