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.”

tears continued

party earlier paled in comparison

her closest friend.

guilt. Joy’s surgery was funded, thanks to Colleen,

day, Hadley woke

around and saw no sign of Eric, which brought a sigh of relief from her.

she was uncertain of his motives behind that kiss–whether they stemmed from genuine emotion or mere impulse. Either way, she preferred not to

inquired of

Nyla gone out today?”

left for a medical checkup

A checkup?

for a

was

in the morning, dance practice at Galant in the afternoon,

another

meal, Hadley cleaned up and left for her

the end of her performance at Galant, fatigue had fully

Eric had not appeared

wiped off her makeup and changed clothes,

sleek silver Pagani, his suit crisp, his smile

was he doing

the street towards her. “Just got off work? Let me

Hadley was hesitant. “Thanks, but I’ll just

often take

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“Yes, I

his car. “It’s late, and now that I’ve seen you, I can’t in good conscience let

added, “Miss Pearson, my family is well–regarded and I’m a gentleman myself. You’re safe with me; I assure you.”

playful words, Hadley finally gave in. “Okay, I accept your offer. Thanks

trouble–happy to do it.”

in the car,

ride, Hadley asked, “I didn’t catch it earlier during my performance–were you

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 still getting used to the pace here.”

Hadley responded, smiling understandingly.

a matter of different cultural norms. Blathe and Srixby each have their

and they chatted comfortably

Mansion, Denver exited the car first and held the passenger door open for

you,” Hadley said as she stepped

the time. “It’s late, so I’ll stay

waved. “I’ll go in then. Thanks again