Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 72 Do You Find Him Agreeable

Upon hearing that, Hadley became silent.

With a tone of displeasure, Colleen exclaimed, “I can’t believe you’d keep something this important from me! If

I hadn’t pushed Mathias, would you have ever told me?”

“I…” Hadley stumbled over her words, feeling remorseful. “I… I’m sorry. It wasn’t my intention to keep it from you.”

“But you did!”

Colleen understood Hadley all too well.

Hadley definitely didn’t have the money, yet she still refrained from asking for help.

Frustrated, Colleen asked, “Don’t you see me as a friend?”

“That’s not the case,” Hadley responded hastily. “It’s exactly because you are my friend that I find it hard to ask for help.”

Colleen had been so generous already. Hadley didn’t want to take advantage of their friendship and keep burdening Colleen. The thought of continually asking for more was simply unbearable.

“Colleen, I’m already in your debt more than I can say.”

“Don’t be foolish… It’s for Joy. How could I not help?” Colleen let out a sigh. “The surgery will cost half a million. If not from me, where would you get that kind of money?”

Tears began to well up in Hadley’s eyes once more as they rolled down her cheeks. “Colleen… how can I ever repay you?”

“There’s no hurry,” Colleen responded with a laugh, light and carefree as always. “You’ll have plenty of time to pay me back.”

She added, “I made this call to ease your mind about the money for the surgery. I’ve taken care of it.”

Overcome with emotion, Hadley could only whisper in a raspy voice, “Colleen… thank you.”

Some debts were too deep to be repaid with mere words.

Colleen’s voice softened as she too became emotional. “Enough of this now. I’ve said what I needed to say. It’s late over there–go get some rest.”

“Okay.”

“Just one more thing,” Colleen added tenderly. “Hadley, happy birthday.”

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“Thank you.”

continued to cascade down

birthday party earlier paled in comparison to the heartfelt wishes from

her closest friend.

of relief and guilt. Joy’s surgery was funded, thanks to Colleen, and they would

next day, Hadley

saw no sign of Eric, which brought a sigh of relief from

kiss–whether they stemmed from genuine emotion or mere impulse. Either way, she preferred not

of the housekeeper, Kira.

has Nyla gone out

Flynn left for a medical checkup just a little

A checkup?

for

days and felt it was time to leave. Yet, with Nyla absent, departing without

day was packed with activities: a filming session in the morning, dance practice at

to spend another night at the Flynn estate.

cleaned up and left

her performance at Galant, fatigue had fully taken hold.

had not appeared all day.

she had wiped off her makeup and changed clothes, Hadley exited the main doors of Galant.

silver Pagani,

he doing

the street towards her. “Just got off work? Let me drive you home,” he said

“Thanks, but I’ll just

“Do you often take

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a nod. “Yes,

a ride,” Denver suggested, gesturing towards his car. “It’s late, and now that I’ve seen you,

Hadley hesitating, Denver playfully added, “Miss Pearson, my family is well–regarded and

words, Hadley finally gave in. “Okay, I accept your offer. Thanks for the lift.”

absolutely no trouble–happy

were in the car, Denver drove toward Flynn

“I didn’t catch it earlier during my performance–were you out tonight with friends?”

replied, shaking his head. “I was accompanying some colleagues from work.” Eager to clarify, he explained, “It was just a networking event. Srixby has its quirks–business often unfolds in recreational settings. Being freshly back in town, I’m

Hadley responded, smiling

had a hunch. “Perhaps it’s simply a matter

lively conversation, and they chatted comfortably for the remainder

the car first and held the passenger door open for Hadley.

as

“It’s late, so I’ll stay out here. I don’t want to wake

then…” Hadley waved. “I’ll go in then.