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

her back against the chill of

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

lips pressed firmly against hers,

her mind reeling.

was he

“Mm-!”

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

overwhelming–she couldn’t

action left to her–she bit

pained grunt filled the air as he let go. The taste of blood tinged

“You bit me?”

with lipstick- were now slightly

mind?

actually just kissed

abruptly, his eyes narrowing. Was he out of his mind

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

away from

began to seep into Hadley as she trembled, retreating hastily before

“Hadley!”

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

“Hadley!”

found the door slammed in his face. His

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wanting to disturb

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

she really think she

room, her legs gave out, and she

her hands to her lips, rubbing them desperately as she whispered

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

kissed her.

What was

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

over, she scrubbed. Once, twice, relentlessly.

his touch, to rid her mouth of any trace of

nowhere, her phone vibrated in her pocket.

Colleen appeared on

composed herself

Colleen on the line

“Hi, Mommy!”

gasped, emotion overwhelming her as tears began

“Mommy!”

of life, radiating warmth. “Is it night

it was morning in Blathe, just

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