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.

hoisted her up a

the floor, her back against the chill

she could respond, his face was suddenly very close, and

hesitation or warning, the heat of his lips pressed firmly against hers, claiming them while his breath

mind reeling. Her hands clenched into

was

“Mm-!”

to realization, and she stiffened,

overwhelming–she couldn’t pull away.

she took the only action left to

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

“You bit me?”

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

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

he actually just

eyes narrowing. Was he out of his mind for having kissed her?

Without a second

away from me!”

trembled,

“Hadley!”

door, flung it

“Hadley!”

the door slammed in his face. His hand

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not wanting to disturb

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

think she could escape

Hadley entered her room, her legs gave out, and she fell to

to her lips, rubbing them desperately as

fear that blazed through her like an uncontrolled fire. This was

kissed

was his

herself to her feet, staggering

scrubbed. Once,

his touch, to rid her

nowhere, her phone

from Colleen appeared on

herself and pressed

Colleen on the line but a

“Hi, Mommy!”

her as tears began to form.

“Mommy!”

radiating warmth. “Is it night there? Are you getting ready

while it was morning in Blathe,

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