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

Chapter 78 You’re Coming

Back To Me

As Hadley walked down Mayfield Road, she immediately noticed the distinct black Bentley parked at the curb.

Such a vehicle was a rare sight in this neighborhood and quite unmistakable.

Equally hard to overlook was Sebastian, casually leaning against the car, apparently waiting for her.

He truly had been waiting.

“Miss Hadley!” he called out, waving as she drew nearer.

“Sebastian,” Hadley replied with a puzzled frown as she walked over. “What brings you here? Did Nyla send you?”

“No, not at all.”

Sebastian cast an uncomfortable look toward the car, his expression almost regretful.

Just then, the car window slid down, revealing a man with a sharp, distinctly cold demeanor. Eric fixed his gaze on her, his voice chilling. “Get in.”

Hadley, reacting quickly, clutched at Sebastian’s sleeve. “Sebastian, I believe he’s speaking to you.” Sebastian chuckled, though it was tinged with resignation. “Believe me, that’s surely not for me.”

It was quite obvious who Eric was waiting for here in the dead of night.

Silence fell over Hadley.

It was clear then; Eric meant her.

With a mix of reluctance and resolve, Hadley opened the car door and settled into the backseat.

She sat upright, placing her hands carefully in her lap, and took a deep breath.

“Where have you been?” Eric asked, glancing at his watch in an exaggerated fashion. “You finished your performance at eleven. It’s now after midnight. Where have you been?”

It seemed he was already aware of her whereabouts, and he just wanted to hear it from her.

Facing him, Hadley calmly responded, “You know the answer, don’t you?”

“I need to hear it from you,” he said, his tone cutting through the silence like a sharp knife. Without warning, his hand reached out, gripping her chin to turn her face toward him.

He closed the distance between them, his flawless features looming just inches away.

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then softened to a whisper, asking, “Where were you? Who were you with? What did

remained motionless, not daring to move.

angles of Eric’s face, making his striking appearance even more pronounced–a man whose mere

a time when Hadley had been

“I was out with Denver. We grabbed some ramen at the night market.”

giving nothing away. He caressed her

of question was

then cautiously answered, “Um…

followed was

feeling her discomfort grow, Hadley attempted to distance herself. “If

and she was forced back

his lips

file has been withdrawn. You’re

world seemed to

hardships. But

her body shaking as her fingers clenched into

within her.

did you

heard him wrong?

it again. You’re in need of

his voice taking on a coaxing tone. “It’s late, but tomorrow, let’s visit Grandma and tell her

mesmerizing tone. “She’ll be thrilled. She has always hoped we’d end up together,

stopped him. Her face turned

odd lately. First, he kissed her out of nowhere, and now he was asking her to return

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was playing a cruel game, or had some hidden agenda–she

be part of whatever he was

a slight, cold smile, Hadley said, “I

wasn’t entirely true, though.

been with him

say?” Eric’s eyes narrowed a bit. “I

was certain he heard her loud and clear.

Hadley tightened her hand into a fist, bracing herself. “Look closely, Eric. I am

changed my mind.” His eyes fixed on her intensely, scorching as though they

over Hadley as she stared at

on her, so heavy and intense

actually hear what he was saying?

he realize how disgusting

object to be tossed aside and then reclaimed

debating this seemed futile.

years ago. Now, after such a long time, there was

head. “I do not wish to.”

didn’t want him?