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 bit!

found herself hoisted off the floor, her back against the chill of the

was suddenly

firmly against hers, claiming them while his breath mingled

her mind reeling. Her hands clenched into fists, trembling.

hell was

“Mm-!”

to realization, and she stiffened, starting to push back

was overwhelming–she couldn’t

action left

he let go. The taste of blood tinged his mouth–she

“You bit me?”

adorned with lipstick- were now slightly swollen and shining under

are you completely out of your mind? What the hell are you

just

eyes narrowing. Was he out of his mind for

a second thought, he reached out for her once more.

away from

as she trembled, retreating hastily before suddenly turning to flee.

“Hadley!”

sprinted towards her bedroom. She reached her door, flung it open, and slammed it shut

“Hadley!”

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

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not wanting

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

she really think she could escape him?

Hadley entered her room, her legs gave out,

desperately as she whispered to herself, “No…

with fear that blazed through her like

had kissed her.

What was his

feet, staggering towards

and over, she scrubbed. Once,

his touch, to rid her mouth of any trace

nowhere, her phone vibrated in her pocket.

Colleen appeared on

a deep breath, Hadley composed herself and pressed

Colleen on the line but a cheerful

“Hi, Mommy!”

gasped, emotion overwhelming her as tears began to

“Mommy!”

of life, radiating warmth. “Is

while it was morning

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