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.

call had been urgent, with the doctor needing to speak directly

you lay out the situation for me?”

concern, dreading potentially dire

Flynn, don’t worry, I bring good news. We’ve got a promising opportunity.

“Really? Tell me more.”

team in Aradimen and is showing promise in clinical trials, particularly with

that your brother has been comatose yet stable due to excellent care, this treatment

both costly and difficult to obtain. Yet,

you think you can secure

“I’ll figure it

Ernest, hopeful to bring

keep this between us, away from my grandmother

“Okay, I understand.”

understanding Eric’s cautious approach.

had proven effective for some, its success was far

heartache alone until

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

was making a steady recovery following

she had been gearing

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her recovery would be better supported at home, especially given the

release day, Hadley paid her a visit.

brightened, grasping Hadley’s hand warmly. “You’re

dear.”

door open and stepped in. Catching sight of Hadley, a spark of joy flashed in his eyes, his voice betraying

said, “So, my

compliments,” Nyla replied, patting Hadley’s hand. “Hadley is far more

Hadley wins hands

“That’s right.”

drew Hadley in closer, making her intentions clear. “Hadley, you’re

decisive, allowing

faltered. “Nyla, this… doesn’t seem

Eric, moving into the Flynn residence seemed inappropriate

wouldn’t that

that you and Eric aren’t together mean you stop caring about me

not it at all.” Hadley quickly shook

do as I

be no matter what. I’ve just been discharged, so is it too much to ask for your company for

Hadley found it

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

would appear quite unkind to decline

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

her approval, gently patting Hadley’s hand and caressing her

from her apartment. Nyla asked Eric to ensure she returned

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