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

found herself hoisted off the floor, her back against the

suddenly very close, and

pressed firmly against hers, claiming them while his

reeling. Her hands clenched into

was he

“Mm-!”

turned to realization, and she stiffened, starting to push back against him.

was overwhelming–she

she took the only action left to her–she bit

The taste of blood tinged his mouth–she had made him bleed.

“You bit me?”

from the shock. Her lips–formerly adorned with lipstick- were now slightly swollen and shining under the ambient

mind? What the

actually just

you just say?” Eric halted abruptly, his eyes narrowing. Was he out of his

eyes. Without a second thought, he reached out for her

from

she trembled, retreating hastily before suddenly turning to

“Hadley!”

towards her bedroom. She reached her door, flung it open,

“Hadley!”

slammed in his face. His hand hovered, tempted to

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wanting to disturb Nyla.

escaped from his lips, carrying a sharp edge. His eyes, half–closed,

really think she

her room, her legs gave out, and she

hands to her lips, rubbing them desperately as

blazed through her like an uncontrolled fire. This was pure fear, not just shock.

had kissed her.

What was his intention?

to understand it. The thought repulsed her, and she pushed herself to her feet, staggering towards the bathroom. She grabbed her toothbrush and started

she scrubbed. Once, twice,

touch, to rid her

phone

appeared

a deep breath, Hadley composed herself and

the line but a cheerful little

“Hi, Mommy!”

overwhelming her as tears began to

“Mommy!”

radiating warmth. “Is

in on midnight, while it was morning in Blathe, just after 10 a.m.

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