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

Chapter 80 No Backing

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Nyla paused abruptly. “What exactly do you mean by ‘far better‘?”

She scrutinized her grandson with narrowing eyes. “Are you suggesting… you’ve found a more suitable match for Hadley? When did you become so involved in Hadley’s affairs?”

Seemingly reaching a resolution, Nyla gave a decisive nod. “Alright, if you believe there’s someone more suitable than Denver, I’m all ears. Convince me.”

“Grandma…” A slight twitch marked Eric’s temple. It was rare for him to waver, yet he couldn’t help feeling slightly embarrassed.

However, the stakes were high, and retreating wasn’t in his plans.

Giving in now would mean letting Hadley go to someone else, something he wouldn’t allow to happen.

He straightened his shoulders and met Nyla’s gaze. “What about me?”

Nyla fixed a long, searching look on him, expression unreadable, as though she was seeing him for the first time.

Time seemed to drag before she finally blinked and whispered, “Oh dear… I must be growing senile. Have I lost my senses?”

How else could she make sense of hearing something so absurd?

She turned to leave, calling out to the housekeeper, “Kira! Where’s my medicine? I think I’m hearing things. I need my pills…”

“Grandma.” Eric laughed softly and caught her arm. “At least consider my proposal.”

“No!” Nyla turned around sharply, dismissing his idea outright.

“Why not?” Eric looked genuinely puzzled. “Haven’t you always hoped we’d end up together?”

Hadn’t Nyla been the one to first suggest Eric and Hadley would make a good match?

“Do you really need to ask me why?” Nyla sighed, her disappointment evident as she shook her head. “Eric, this isn’t the time for games.”

Games?

A surge of frustration hit Eric. “How am I playing games?”

“What would you call it, then?” Nyla’s expression hardened. “Have you completely lost your mind? You’ve never cared for Hadley. This seems like a desperate attempt just to keep her away from Denver.”

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attempted to speak.

Eric.” Nyla grasped his hand, her voice softening as she tried to reason with him. “You need to let Hadley go. It’s

wisdom and keen observation of human nature told

“Grandma…”

sinking feeling of defeat began to take

was a classic case of being caught in

reluctant acceptance in his voice. “I never liked her

words, Nyla paused, giving

Denver’s honest intentions, she could see that

needed

you truly serious about this?”

Nyla’s gaze firmly. “Absolutely, I am.”

enough to betray her

for words, but then she managed to ask,

someone to shift from pure dislike to this?

to find an explanation.

had figured out why he disliked Hadley so much before, maybe he

rational explanation surfaced.

could say was, “Grandma, I’ve realized I want to be with Hadley. You’ve always hoped we’d reconcile Can I

attempted to respond but words

would change his heart so thoroughly in

room, Eric didn’t secure Nyla’s support right away, but he wasn’t

he was Nyla’s grandson–surely, she wouldn’t prefer an outsider

primary concern remained unresolved.

real issue? Hadley.

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actually

truly a better choice? Superior to him?

a notion Eric refused to

him willingly, then he’d find a way

rolled around and Hadley stepped into Galant, Lennon summoned her to his

wearing her bag. “What’s going on? I need to prep soon. There’s a new dance

face bore a look of distress. “You’re not on the roster to perform

tracks. “What? Why? Is there a problem

adhered flawlessly to all their protocols. Never had Lennon hinted at any issues with

exhaled deeply, shaking his head. “No, you’ve done

nothing wrong was to put it mildly. Under Hadley’s tenure, Galant’s popularity had surged, a fact clear to

the issue?” Anxiety crept into

“It’s Mr. Flynn.”