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

ute Nothing ke That

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

caught her off

Hadley stopped mid–bite.

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

then gestured towards the adjacent chair. “Is it okay if I

Sure, go ahea?”

took his seat, he noticed the subtle scent of flowers emanating from

making him hesitate as he mustered the courage to speak. “So, I didn’t know you were related

him and said, “Yes, after I

him with curiosity. “You

in the day, Hadley’s reputation was notorious

met her were familiar

abroad for my

reasonable to

then returned her

He asked further, “About you and Eric… are things okay between

regarded him with a hint of bewilderment.

seem too intrusive, especially since they had just met, Denver

apologize. I shouldn’t have pried… It’s just…”

was he trying to

connections to Eric, or if any old feelings

he struggled to articulate his deeper

natural to have questions,”

he can’t stand me. Honestly, he downright hates me.”

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situation through snippets of

that the purpose of this birthday party was indeed to

“Speaking of which-”

mentioned your

was it?”

“Blathe.”

well! What school did you attend? Perhaps we were

“I was studying dance at the Chauncy Academy of Arts. I don’t suppose you were studying arts, so we

touch of disappointment crossed Denver’s face. “You’re right. I attended the University of Blathe. Strange we never ran into each other, being in the same city and all.”

impressive!” Hadley encouraged him with a thumbs–up. “You’re

an elite.” After a brief pause, Denver asked again, “Hadley, if it’s alright to ask, why do you

believe that someone from the well–off Flynn family would work

hoped his question

to make a living, Denver. Let’s be honest, Galant offers the best paycheck in Srixby.”

“That makes sense.”

acknowledged with a subtle smile, realizing Hadley was no longer reliant

me. Is it the rumors that have sparked your curiosity? Did

glanced over at the