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 off

Hadley stopped

nodding towards Hadley’s plate.

the adjacent chair. “Is it okay if I join

Sure, go ahea?”

noticed the subtle scent of flowers emanating

the courage to speak. “So, I

a gentle smile, Hadley turned to him and said, “Yes, after I lost my own

curiosity. “You weren’t aware

the day, Hadley’s reputation

those who hadn’t met her were

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

explanation seemed reasonable

She nodded, then returned her attention to

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

of bewilderment. What exactly was he attempting to

seem too intrusive, especially since

shouldn’t have pried…

trying to

connections to Eric, or if

struggled

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

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

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70 You’re Nothing

pieced together her situation through snippets of conversation with Marshall.

of this birthday party

“Speaking of which-”

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

was it?”

“Blathe.”

I spent time in Blathe as well! What school

Chauncy Academy of Arts. I don’t suppose

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

That’s quite impressive!” Hadley encouraged him

a brief pause, Denver asked again, “Hadley, if it’s alright to ask, why do you perform at Galant?”

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

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

living, Denver. Let’s be honest, Galant offers

“That makes sense.”

was no longer reliant on Eric

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

over at the bustling