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”

chuckle caught her off

de ems, Hadley stopped mid–bite. “Denver?”

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

“Is it okay

Sure, go ahea?”

noticed the subtle scent of flowers

nerves making him hesitate as he mustered the courage

I lost my

curiosity. “You weren’t aware of

reputation

met her were familiar with the

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

explanation seemed reasonable to Hadley.

nodded, then returned her attention to her

his discomfort apparent. He asked further, “About you and

of bewilderment. What

since they had just met, Denver

I shouldn’t have

was he trying to

still had connections to Eric, or

up, he struggled

it’s natural to

me. Honestly, he

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together her situation through snippets of conversation

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

“Speaking of which-”

remembered something abruptly. “Nyla mentioned your

was it?”

“Blathe.”

Blathe as well! What school did you attend? Perhaps we were near each

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

University of Blathe. Strange we never ran into each other, being in

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

but I wouldn’t call myself an elite.” After a brief pause, Denver asked again, “Hadley,

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

fluttered in Denver’s chest; he hoped his question hadn’t crossed a

make a living, Denver. Let’s be honest, Galant offers the

“That makes sense.”

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

for me. Is it the rumors that

glanced over at the bustling crowd.