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.

but my mother handpicked them just for you. She

an appreciative nod. “Your mother has impeccable taste. My gratitude to

smile lingered as he stole a glance at his watch. “It being the weekend, are

a knowing brow.

seasoned 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

flushed a soft crimson, caught off guard. “Not at all. Just making

the only one at home. But I bet he is not the one

only Eric, a flicker of

of hearts, he had hoped

but surrender wasn’t in

as she studied Denver. “Might

Nyla’s bluntness catching

on a breath, and erupted into a fit of

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

a glass of water. “Here, drink this before you turn blue.”

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

leaned in, her voice sly as a fox. “Could it be you’ve taken a shine to our

scrutiny unrelenting. “Is that a yes or

moment, Eric walked into the

voice a low

been more

a pointed glance, her lips curling faintly. “You have a knack for showing up at just

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Deserves Far

eyes darted to Denver, and a sly, almost taunting smile played across his

replied, forcing a polite smile as he hastened to explain.

her wrist dismissively before fixing her gaze

still haven’t answered my question. Are

in the spotlight of

eyes met Eric’s, a spark of resolve ignited within him. Perhaps this was

Nyla’s ears, but for Hadley’s former

his shoulders and met Nyla’s gaze with newfound conviction. “Yes. 1… I’m quite taken with Hadley.”

both Nyla and Eric blinked in surprise, the room falling

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

adjusting his glasses in

splendid!” Nyla beamed, her heart swelling with joy. She had always held firm that Hadley, even after her divorce, deserved

Hadley know of your feelings?”

faintly, a shadow of concern flickering across his face. “Though… she seems

She let out a soft sigh,

through Denver’s chest, lifting

carrying a weight of expectation. “But you

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