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.

her

hoisted off the floor, her back against

his face was suddenly very close, and then–his lips

warning, the heat of his lips pressed firmly against hers, claiming them while his breath mingled with

Hadley’s eyes, her mind reeling.

the hell was he doing?

“Mm-!”

she stiffened,

was overwhelming–she couldn’t pull away.

desperation, she took the only action left

the air as he let go. The taste of

“You bit me?”

lips–formerly adorned with lipstick- were now slightly swollen and

completely out of your mind? What the hell are you thinking?!”

he actually just kissed

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

eyes. Without a second thought,

from me!”

seep into Hadley as she trembled, retreating hastily before suddenly turning to

“Hadley!”

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

“Hadley!”

but found the door slammed in his face. His hand

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wanting to disturb

his lips, carrying a sharp edge. His eyes, half–closed, shimmered with a

think she could

soon as Hadley entered her room, her legs gave

raised her hands to her lips, rubbing them desperately as she whispered to herself, “No…

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

kissed

was his intention?

The thought repulsed her, and she pushed herself to her feet, staggering

over, she scrubbed. Once,

was desperate to scrub away his touch, to rid her mouth of any trace of him.

phone vibrated in

appeared on the screen.

Hadley composed herself and pressed the answer button.

on the line but a cheerful

“Hi, Mommy!”

Hadley gasped, emotion overwhelming her as tears began

“Mommy!”

full of life, radiating warmth. “Is it night there?

it was

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