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

Chapter 75 Is Your

Affection Really That Eas…..

Hadley kept her eyes forward, refusing to glance across the street as she slipped into Denver’s car without a second thought.

From a distance, Eric watched the vehicle pull away. He didn’t say a word, but his grip on his phone tightened, the plastic casing groaning under the pressure.

As they cruised down the road, Denver shot Hadley a quick glance before nodding toward the back seat.

“There’s a bag behind you. Can you grab it for me?”

“Sure.”

Hadley hesitated for a beat before reaching back. The bag was heavier than she expected, its weight stirring her curiosity.

Her fingers tightened around the strap. “Want me to open it?”

“Go ahead.”

“Okay.”

Inside sat an insulated container, the kind used for takeout.

Hadley popped the lid open, and the familiar scent of sweet pumpkin soup filled the car.

She frowned slightly and glanced up. “Denver, what’s this for?”

Denver chuckled. “Pumpkin soup. Isn’t it your favorite, Hadley?”

“It is.”

Memories flickered–Denver had brought her the same soup once before.

That time, she never got to taste it. Eric had made sure of that.

“Go on and have some,” Denver urged. Catching her hesitation, he nodded toward the container. “I got it just for you,”

Hadley felt a flicker of embarrassment, uncertain if Denver had gone out of his way intentionally.

She couldn’t ignore it–the subtle pull of his interest, faint but unmistakable.

Someone like Denver, a regular at Galant, reminded her too much of Duran. He had once looked at her the

same way.

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She no longer had to make desperate choices. With Joy’s medical expenses taken care of, Hadley had no reason

his brows knitting slightly. “What’s wrong? You don’t

“Not exactly.”

forced a small smile. “I just didn’t want your car smelling like

“What?”

arched an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his eyes. “A little sweetness in the air never hurt anyone, Hadley.”

let out a soft laugh. “Well, in that

“Be my guest.”

drifted up, wrapping around her like a comforting embrace. She inhaled deeply, savoring it before taking a

soup melt on her tongue. A satisfied murmur escaped her.

her expression softened. His lips curved into a small smile, warmth settling quietly in

eased the car to a stop as Hadley asked.

as she

“You live around here?” He’d

do,” Hadley

just visiting Nyla after her surgery. But I’m not actually part of the Flynn family, so I can’t stay there

in Denver’s chest eased

tied to Eric

easy smile. “That

a hand in

“Goodnight.”

she turned and disappeared into

dim glow of her phone screen guided her up the worn–out stairs to the fifth floor. At

stepped inside, she reached back to close

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Your Affection Really That Easy To

against the wood, stopping

Startled, Hadley froze-

front of her. His lips were drawn into a tight line, eyes locked onto her with an intensity

What made you think getting into someone else’s car was a good idea?”

“What, were you too polite to say no? Acting like that only invites trouble.

seen

was he even

could stop it. “It wasn’t about being polite, Eric. I got into his car because I wanted

mouth to speak, but before she could finish, Eric’s grip on her chin tightened. A sharp pressure forced a pained gasp from

unreadable. Then, in a low, mocking tone, he asked, “You actually wanted to leave with him?

hers, his voice a chilling blend of amusement and something far more menacing. Hadley swallowed hard, fighting to keep her composure. “Why does it even matter to you,

“Hadley!”

voice sharp with frustration. “I told you

asked you to,” Hadley snapped, lifting her chin in defiance. “I don’t need you. Don’t ever pull something like

a moment, disbelief flickered across Eric’s face. He stood frozen,

she really just say

escaped Eric, his gaze sharpening, “Don’t tell

response was immediate, unwavering.

firm, “That’s right,