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

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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

let Hadley go. It’s rare for her to find someone like Denver

and keen observation of human nature told her that

“Grandma…”

began to take hold

of being caught in his own trap.

conceded, a reluctant acceptance in his voice. “I never liked her in the past. But

words, Nyla paused, giving him a piercing look.

Denver’s honest intentions, she could see that Eric’s declaration was

needed confirmation.

truly serious about

replied, holding Nyla’s gaze firmly. “Absolutely, I

gasped–not loudly, but enough to

loss for words, but

to shift from pure

to find an

disliked Hadley so much before,

rational

I want to be with Hadley. You’ve always hoped we’d reconcile Can

respond but words failed

his heart so thoroughly in

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

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

primary concern remained

issue? Hadley.

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had actually refused

better

Eric refused to entertain.

he’d find a way to

the time evening rolled around and Hadley stepped into Galant, Lennon

her bag. “What’s going on? I

look of distress. “You’re not on the roster

Why? Is there a problem with my performance?”

Galant, Hadley had adhered flawlessly to all their protocols. Never had Lennon hinted at any issues with her performances.

head. “No, you’ve done

to put it mildly. Under Hadley’s tenure, Galant’s

what’s the issue?” Anxiety crept

“It’s Mr. Flynn.”

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