Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Was He Completely Out Of His Mi…

At that moment, Denver’s phone began to ring–it was a call from one of his friends.

“You should probably take that.” Hadley saw this and offered a warm smile.

“Right, I guess I should.”

As he stood, Denver paused briefly, and then took a deep breath. “Hadley, could we swap numbers?”

The request seemed perfectly natural.

“Absolutely,” Hadley responded cheerily, reaching for her phone. They exchanged contact information.

“Great.” Denver’s face lit up with a broad grin, his happiness evident. He waved to her, saying, “See you around.” “Sure, see you around.”

The birthday celebration buzzed with energy, enhanced by Nyla’s adept hosting, which ensured satisfaction among all attendees.

As the evening wound down and Nyla felt exhausted, it was Eric, with Hadley by his side, who saw off the guests.

From afar, Denver caught Hadley’s gaze as he departed with his family. He flashed a smile and subtly raised his phone–a quiet prompt to keep in contact.

Hadley responded with a gentle smile and a nod of recognition.

Unbeknownst to her, this brief interaction did not escape the attention of the man next to her…

With the last guests departed, the night wound down.

Hadley exhaled a soft sigh of relief and massaged her neck, ready to head upstairs.

The night had been long and tiring. She planned a brief dance practice, followed by a bath and bed.

As she reached the second floor, a soft, mocking chuckle came from the man accompanying her.

Hadley raised her eyes, her expression one of surprise.

Eric, looking downwards, scoffed coldly, “Seems like you really enjoyed yourself.”

“Huh?” She blinked, puzzled. What prompted that comment?

“What’s got you so happy?”

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She chose to remain silent, yet Eric persisted. “Come on, share with me.”

His mocking tone caused Hadley to scowl. “It’s my birthday, isn’t it? Shouldn’t I be allowed a little happiness, or am I supposed to be miserable?”

“Hadley!” In a sudden move, Eric’s voice dropped to a growl as he grasped her waist and pushed her against the wall.

even hoisted her up a

hoisted off the floor, her back

was suddenly very close, and

the heat of his lips pressed firmly

widened Hadley’s eyes, her mind reeling.

the hell was he

“Mm-!”

and she stiffened, starting to push

overwhelming–she

desperation, she took the only action left to her–she bit him, hard.

as he let go. The taste of blood

“You bit me?”

was still reeling from the shock. Her lips–formerly adorned with lipstick- were now slightly

completely out of your mind?

just kissed her?

his eyes narrowing. Was he out

his eyes. Without a second

from

trembled,

“Hadley!”

door, flung it open, and slammed it shut once

“Hadley!”

found the door slammed in his face. His hand hovered, tempted to knock,

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wanting to

chilling laugh escaped from his lips, carrying a sharp edge. His eyes, half–closed, shimmered with

think she could

as Hadley entered her room, her legs gave out, and she fell

her hands to her lips, rubbing them desperately as she whispered to herself, “No… no way…”

body shook violently, overwhelmed with fear that blazed through her like an uncontrolled fire.

had kissed her.

was

and she pushed herself to her feet, staggering towards the bathroom. She grabbed her toothbrush and started to brush her

over, she scrubbed. Once,

scrub away his touch, to

phone vibrated

from Colleen appeared on

Hadley composed herself

it wasn’t Colleen on the line

“Hi, Mommy!”

as tears began to form.

“Mommy!”

voice was tender and full of life, radiating warmth. “Is it night there? Are you getting

while it was morning in

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