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

Chapter 70 You’re Nothing

Like That

*Grandmal

How could Eric not be actions?

In their cirdies, marriages of convenience were the norm

Eric had spent his life seeing countless marriages without love, kept together merely for family alliances.

He knew that Nyla’s favoritism toward Hadley could attract people who wanted to use her status in the Flynn family for their own benefit, not because they cared for her.

“Enough” with calm authority, Nyla asked Eric, “Who is responsible for Hadley becoming the subject of tonight’s gossip?”

Eric found himself at a loss for words.

Nyla sighed softly. “Regardless, rumors will circulate, as they always do.”

She continued, “Yet, I’m convinced that Srixby must have at least one honorable man who genuinely values Hadley and accepts her past.”

Her optimism was unwavering

“You never know,” she added.

Eric acknowledged that arguing with Nyla was futile for now

Looking around, he asked, “Where’s Hadley now?”

“She’s out mingling Nyla replied. Till look out for her, but it’s good for Hadley to meet people herself. She might just meet the right one.”

Despite Nyla’s hopeful plans, Hadley found them difficult to embrace

Nyla had envisioned Hadley minging freely with guests, but having been away from Srixby for so long, Hadley felt out of place at such lavish parties.

She grabbed some food and retreated to a secluded corner.

That evening, Hadley was also supposed to give a performance at Galant.

Eric had informed Lennon he would be taking Hadley away, and Lennon had readily consented.

Hadley stared at her plate, muttering, I can spend some extra time practicing later to burn off the calories

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That’s it should just eat and stop worrying about gaining weight”

caught her off guard.

de ems, Hadley stopped mid–bite.

towards Hadley’s plate. “You’re looking great,

chair. “Is it okay if I join

Sure, go ahea?”

Denver took his seat, he noticed the subtle scent of

courage to speak. “So, I

smile, Hadley turned to him and said, “Yes, after I

at him with curiosity. “You weren’t aware of

day, Hadley’s reputation was notorious

those who hadn’t met her were familiar with

head, explaining, “I was abroad for my education during

seemed reasonable to Hadley.

then returned her

discomfort apparent. He asked further, “About you and Eric… are things

a hint of bewilderment. What exactly was

especially since they had just met, Denver

I shouldn’t have pried… It’s

trying to

curious if Hadley still had connections to Eric,

cheeks heat up, he struggled to articulate his

it’s natural to have

around Srixby that he can’t stand me. Honestly, he downright hates me.” This confirmed what Denver had

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together her situation through snippets of

birthday party was indeed to introduce Hadley to someone new.

“Speaking of which-”

abruptly. “Nyla mentioned your recent return

was it?”

“Blathe.”

“Really? I spent time in Blathe as well! What school did you attend? Perhaps

Arts. I don’t suppose you

the University of Blathe. Strange we never ran into each other, being in the same city and all.”

huh? That’s quite impressive!” Hadley encouraged him with a thumbs–up. “You’re definitely among

humble shrug, “The university is prestigious, but I wouldn’t call myself an elite.” After a brief pause, Denver asked again, “Hadley, if it’s alright to ask, why do you perform at

from the well–off Flynn family would

chest; he hoped his question

explained simply, “I need to make a living, Denver. Let’s be

“That makes sense.”

subtle smile, realizing Hadley was no

me. Is it the rumors that have sparked

over at the bustling