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 up a

the floor, her

suddenly very close, and then–his lips met

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

eyes, her mind reeling. Her hands clenched

the hell was

“Mm-!”

and she stiffened,

was overwhelming–she couldn’t pull away.

desperation, she took the only action

The taste

“You bit me?”

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

mind? What the hell are you thinking?!”

actually just kissed

eyes narrowing. Was he out of

eyes. Without a second thought, he reached out

from

as she trembled, retreating hastily before suddenly

“Hadley!”

completely, she sprinted towards her bedroom. She reached her door, flung

“Hadley!”

his

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himself, not wanting to disturb Nyla.

sharp edge. His eyes,

she really think she could escape

as Hadley entered her room, her legs

her hands to her lips, rubbing them desperately

shook violently, overwhelmed with fear that blazed through her like an

kissed

was

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

scrubbed.

scrub away his touch, to rid her mouth of any trace

of nowhere, her phone vibrated in her pocket.

Colleen appeared on

deep breath, Hadley composed herself and

it wasn’t Colleen on the

“Hi, Mommy!”

tears began to form.

“Mommy!”

warmth. “Is

while it was morning in Blathe, just

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