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”

her off guard.

ems, Hadley

nodding towards Hadley’s plate. “You’re looking great, Hadley, Don’t worry

the adjacent chair. “Is it okay if I join you?”

Sure, go ahea?”

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

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

and said, “Yes, after I lost my own family at fifteen, Nyla welcomed me into hers

with curiosity. “You

the day, Hadley’s reputation was notorious throughout

those who hadn’t met her were

for my education during my teens

reasonable to

nodded, then returned her attention to her

Denver cleared his throat, his discomfort apparent. He asked further, “About you and Eric…

of bewilderment. What exactly was he attempting to

seem too intrusive, especially since they had just

have pried…

he trying to say?

simply curious if Hadley still had connections to Eric, or

heat up, he struggled to

natural to have questions,” Hadley reassured him

continued, “It’s well–known around Srixby that he can’t stand me. Honestly, he downright hates me.” This confirmed what

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her situation through

dawned on Denver that the purpose of this birthday party was indeed to introduce Hadley to someone

“Speaking of which-”

abruptly. “Nyla mentioned your recent return from studying abroad. Where

was it?”

“Blathe.”

well! What school did you attend? Perhaps

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

face. “You’re right. I attended the University of Blathe. Strange we never ran into each other, being in

of Blathe, huh? That’s quite impressive!” Hadley encouraged him with

a 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

that someone from the well–off Flynn family

hoped his

seemed calm and explained simply, “I need to make a living, Denver. Let’s be honest, Galant offers the best

“That makes sense.”

with a subtle smile, realizing Hadley was no longer reliant on Eric for

a few questions for me. Is it the rumors that have sparked

over at the bustling crowd.