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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Eric attempted to

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

of human nature told her that Denver’s affections were

“Grandma…”

defeat began to take

classic case of being caught in his own trap.

acceptance in his voice. “I never liked her

Nyla paused, giving him

she could see that Eric’s declaration was

she needed confirmation.

truly serious

replied, holding Nyla’s gaze

but enough to betray her

at a loss for words, but

to shift from

find an

he disliked Hadley so much before, maybe he would understand why he

rational explanation

say was, “Grandma, I’ve realized I want to be with Hadley. You’ve

but words

her grandson would change his heart so thoroughly in such a short time while she was recuperating

the room, Eric didn’t secure Nyla’s support right

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

his primary concern remained

real issue? Hadley.

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actually refused

truly a better choice? Superior

Eric refused

want to return to him willingly, then he’d find a way to make her see they belonged

around and Hadley stepped into Galant, Lennon summoned

Lewis.” Hadley entered, still wearing her bag. “What’s going on? I need to prep soon. There’s a

of distress. “You’re not on

“What? Why? Is there a problem with my

Since her start at Galant, Hadley had adhered flawlessly to all their protocols. Never had Lennon hinted at

deeply, shaking his head. “No, you’ve done nothing

to put it mildly. Under Hadley’s tenure, Galant’s popularity had surged, a fact clear

what’s the issue?” Anxiety crept into Hadley’s

“It’s Mr. Flynn.”