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

Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Hadley

Deserves Far Better

But Hadley had been his woman, his cherished one.

Never in his wildest dreams would Eric lay a hand on a woman–least of all her.

Yet the inferno raging within his chest spiraled beyond restraint. With a ragged breath, he drew his fist upward and sent it hurtling downward with raw force.

Hadley, gripped by dread, clamped her eyes shut, bracing for the inevitable sting.

A thunderous thud echoed in the air–but the anticipated pain never arrived.

Hesitantly, she peered through her lashes. Eric’s fist had collided with the back of the seat, mere inches from her. What in the world… was he doing?

“Get out.” Eric’s voice sliced through the tension, icy and unyielding. “Now!”

“Oh–alright!” Hadley stammered, her trembling fingers fumbling for the door handle. She stumbled out of the car in a frantic rush, nearly losing her footing in her haste to escape.

Eric remained seated, his gaze fixed on her fleeting silhouette as it faded into the distance. A heavy silence stretched on before he pinched the bridge of his nose, a hiss of frustration escaping through his gritted teeth.

Damn it! His leniency had let her slip away again.

Did she truly believe she could keep evading him forever?

Come Sunday morning, Eric stirred from slumber later than his custom. As he descended the grand staircase, faint murmurs of conversation drifted from the living room.

He didn’t make a beeline for the parlor directly. Instead, he pivoted toward Kira, the trusted housekeeper, curiosity tugging at his tone. “Who has paid us a visit?”

“It’s Mr. Moran,” Kira replied with a warm smile, setting down Eric’s morning repast. “Your breakfast, sir.”

“Thank you,” Eric murmured, lifting the coffee to his lips for a tentative sip before placing it back down as he rose to his feet.

What business brought Denver here so early?

“Sir, won’t you eat?” Kira called after Eric, concern threading her tone.

“In a minute,” Eric replied over his shoulder, already striding toward the living room.

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Within, Denver sat across from Nyla, his demeanor all courtesy as he offered the tokens he had brought.

no expert myself, but my mother handpicked them just for you. She insisted

with an appreciative nod. “Your mother has impeccable taste. My gratitude to you, Denver, and do extend

stole a glance at his watch. “It being the weekend, are

arched a knowing brow.

matriarch, she caught the true intent behind Denver’s inquiry like a hawk spotting its quarry. Her eyes twinkled with mischief. “There are others about,” she replied lightly. “Though I suspect you’ve got a particular soul in mind, haven’t

a soft crimson, caught off

“Well, Eric is the only one at home. But I

a flicker

in his heart of hearts, he had hoped Hadley

before, but surrender wasn’t in his

she studied Denver. “Might you be

froze, Nyla’s bluntness

on a breath, and erupted

and concern. “Good heavens, lad, I merely spoke her name! No need for such

a glass of water. “Here, drink this before

gulps, Denver finally steadied his breathing. “Thank you, Mrs. Flynn,”

her voice sly as a fox. “Could it be you’ve taken a shine to our Hadley?” Denver stiffened anew, his ears blazing scarlet. He nearly choked again, stammering, “I—

her scrutiny unrelenting. “Is that a yes or

moment, Eric walked

his voice a low rumble.

couldn’t have been more impeccably timed.

a pointed glance, her lips curling faintly. “You have a knack

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Hadley Deserves Far Better

unruffled, his expression cool as ever. His eyes darted to Denver, and a sly, almost

hastened to explain. “I’ve come bearing gifts to Mrs.

fixing her gaze back on

answered my question. Are you sweet on our Hadley?”

in the spotlight of her scrutiny.

now, as his eyes met Eric’s, a spark of resolve ignited within

for Hadley’s former spouse

Denver squared his shoulders and met Nyla’s gaze with

this, both Nyla and Eric blinked in surprise, the room falling

Nyla’s face lit up like a beacon, her hands clapping together

his

heart swelling with joy. She had always held firm that Hadley, even

know of

of concern flickering

mind grasped the situation at once. She let out a soft sigh, shaking her head. “That girl… always

of hope coursed through Denver’s chest, lifting his spirits. “Thank you,

nodded approvingly, though her expression soon grew earnest, her tone carrying a weight of expectation. “But you must give me

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