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.

herbal teas and wellness elixirs. I confess I’m no expert myself, but my

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

his watch. “It being the weekend, are you

a

true intent behind Denver’s inquiry like a hawk spotting its quarry. Her eyes twinkled with mischief. “There

off guard.

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

a flicker of disappointment shadowed

gifts as a pretense, but in his heart of hearts, he had hoped Hadley

had turned him away before, but

aloud, her gaze piercing as she studied Denver. “Might

froze, Nyla’s bluntness catching

breath, and

heavens, lad, I merely spoke her name! No need for such

swiftly handed him a glass of water. “Here, drink this before you turn

in hasty gulps, Denver finally steadied his breathing. “Thank

a shine to our Hadley?” Denver stiffened anew, his

her scrutiny unrelenting. “Is that a

moment, Eric walked into the

he greeted, his voice a

been more impeccably timed.

faintly. “You have a knack for

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Hadley Deserves

as ever. His eyes darted to Denver, and a sly, almost taunting smile played across his features. “Denver. Fancy seeing

a polite smile as he hastened to explain. “I’ve come bearing gifts to Mrs. Flynn. from my mother.”

her wrist dismissively before fixing her gaze back

still haven’t answered my question. Are you sweet on

faltered, caught in the spotlight of her scrutiny.

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

ears, but for Hadley’s former spouse

his shoulders and met Nyla’s gaze with

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

Nyla’s face lit up like a beacon, her hands clapping together in sheer delight. “Do you truly mean

replied with quiet certainty, adjusting his

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

of your

a shadow of concern flickering across

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

through Denver’s chest, lifting his spirits. “Thank

though her expression soon grew earnest, her tone carrying a weight of expectation. “But you must give me your word on one

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