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”

chuckle caught her

ems, Hadley stopped mid–bite.

a smile, nodding towards Hadley’s plate.

towards the adjacent chair. “Is

Sure, go ahea?”

Denver took his seat, he noticed the subtle scent of flowers

hesitate as he mustered the courage to speak. “So, I

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

with curiosity. “You weren’t aware of

the day, Hadley’s reputation was

her were familiar

his head, explaining, “I was abroad for

reasonable to Hadley.

then returned her

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

hint of bewilderment. What exactly was he attempting

might seem too intrusive, especially since they had

I shouldn’t have

was he trying

still had connections to Eric,

his cheeks heat up, he struggled to articulate his deeper questions.

really. Given your time away, it’s natural to have questions,” Hadley reassured

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

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together her situation through snippets of conversation with

of this birthday party was indeed to

“Speaking of which-”

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

was it?”

“Blathe.”

in Blathe as well! What school did you attend?

Academy of Arts. I don’t suppose you were studying arts, so we probably

I attended the University of Blathe. Strange we never

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

wouldn’t call myself an elite.” After a

that someone from the well–off Flynn family would work at a

in Denver’s chest; he hoped his question

make a living, Denver. Let’s

“That makes sense.”

smile, realizing Hadley was no longer reliant on

me. Is it the rumors

over at the