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

Chapter 92 Which Part Of This Looks Like I’m…

The man pulled out a bank card from his wallet, extending it toward Hadley insistently.

“Take it… Just take it.”

By now, the people in line had turned their attention to the scene, their curiosity piqued as if they were watching a dramatic spectacle unfold before them.

Hadley’s patience was running out. “I already told you–I don’t want it. Get lost and stop bothering me.”

“Hadley…”

His hand stiffened midair, realizing she wasn’t just irritated–she was genuinely angry.

Yet, he still wouldn’t back down. Reaching for her hand, he attempted to press the card into her palm, his determination unwavering. “Just take it.”

“I said I don’t want it!”

Hadley tried to yank her arm away, but his grip was firm, refusing to let her go.

Her frustration reached its breaking point. “Let go of me, or I swear I’ll scream for help!”

Before he could fully process her words, she had already thrown her head back and yelled, “Help! Someone help me!”

But the bystanders had been watching closely. They saw no struggle, no aggression–just a man persistently offering money to a woman who clearly wanted nothing to do with it.

Hadley’s anger flared. “You are so damn irritating! I don’t want your money, so just leave me alone!”

“Hadley…”

Meanwhile, Eric was seated in his Bentley, on his way back to Silver Villas after wrapping up a social gathering.

As the car drove past Evergrand Mall’s entrance, his gaze swept over the bustling sidewalk–until it landed on

Hadley.

Even from inside the vehicle, he could see that something was wrong. A man was bothering her, yet not a single person nearby made any effort to intervene.

“Sebastian, pull over!”

“What?” Sebastian seemed confused but did as told. Eric immediately flung the door open and leaped out. “Mr. Flynn, where are you-”

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“Hadley’s in trouble!” Eric shouted over his shoulder.

He then weaved through the crowd at a relentless pace.

Sebastian finally caught a glimpse of what had made Eric react so urgently. Amusement flickered across his face

as he leaned back in his seat. “Huh… Looks like he doesn’t have any trouble spotting her first anymore”

Not long ago, Eric would grumble that Sebastian always managed to pick Hadley out of a crowd before he did. Now, it was a completely different story.

“Get your hands off her!” Eric’s voice rang out sharply,

His approach was swift and decisive–before the man could so much as process what was happening, Eric had already grabbed his arm and shoved him away from Hadley without the slightest effort.

As the guy stumbled back, Eric’s gaze darkened. Now that he had a clear look at him, something dicked in his

mind.

before recognition dawned on Eric–this wasn’t the first time he had seen this man harassing Hadley. And the last time? He

spiking in an instant. His entire presence became menacing, his sharp gaze locking onto the man like a

you?” Eric’s voice cut through the air

briefest second, he was sure he saw something terrifying flicker in Eric’s eyes–something that made his blood run

had no doubt he’d already

“I–I…”

as panic seized him. He quickly turned his

to Hadley.

looking at her for? Did he really expect her to save him? “Are you stupid? If you know what’s good for you, run!”

“Oh! O–okay!”

need to be told twice–without a second thought, he spun

and took off.

can just

he was already moving,

“Don’t!”

shot out her hand and grasped his wrist, bringing him to

Eric’s frustration spiked, his voice laced with simmering anger. “Are you seriously

him?”

Which Part Of This Looks Like I’m Protecting

She already knew–if the so much as loosened her hold he’d be off again in a flash.

Then, irritation flared in her chest, and the snapped. “How the hell did you get that idea? Which part of this looks like I’m protecting him?

about it…

off, not siding with

you seriously

of them mattered to her–Eric was terrible enough, but the middle–aged man who had just fed? He was the very source

wasn’t about to let Eric get himself into

still. Then, something

worried about him?

chest, and just like that, his sour mood shifted completely.

on her hand, which was still firmly wrapped

into a smirk. He

surprise shot through her, and she instantly pulled her hand back as if she

smirk stretched wider, satisfaction flickering in

tone laced with amusement. “No point wasting another second thinking about him. But while we’re on the subject, who exactly was

lips pressed into a thin line, her expression unreadable as she kept quiet.

out a dry chuckle, crossing his arms. “Forget it.

like that. One of those leeches from Galant who had fixated on her while she worked there. Fortunately, that part

moving her to Blanche’s dance studio was proving

thought.

But right now…

are you doing out here at this hour instead

at home?”

“That’s none of your concern.

in the slightest. If anything, he had

she wasn’t going to tell him?

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Which Part Of This Looks Like I’m Protecting Him

nearby, taking in their eager expressions. Whatever they were waiting for

attention landed on a man standing in the queue. With an effortless confidence,

face lit up instantly.

have you completely lost your mind?!” Hadley whipped around, her expression frozen in disbelief. “You’re seriously throwing around five grand just to ask a question?”

unbothered by her reaction, eagerly explained the details of the limited purchase event. As soon as he finished, he extended

passed him the money

change. Hardly worth getting worked

that taken care of, he smoothly slid his wallet back into

around Hadley’s arm.

breath, barely holding back her frustration. If he hadn’t just come to her rescue a moment ago, she would’ve already sent her foot straight into his leg. “And now what do

me.” Eric tapped her temple with the flick of a finger, his expression making it clear that he was just as exasperated. “Are you seriously this