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

Chapter 94 Drive Him Crazy

Hadley quickly intervened, flashing her wallet. “I’ll take care of it myselfTM

The manager looked taken aback and reflexively glanced at Eric for direction. Confusion dearly marked is

features.

Eric simply laughed, his demeanor exuding arrogance and ease, which was almost exasperating to witness

“You’re going to pay?” He sounded amused. “Please, don’t be silly.”

Could she truly believe he would allow her to handle the expense?

After all, he was well aware that she hadn’t accepted any support and the modest income she made a Galant surely wouldn’t cover it.

“Save your earnings,” Eric said, waving off her attempt. “This one’s on me-

“I insist on paying for it myself!” Hadley interrupted forcefully, her hands balled into fists as she laid down her terms. “If you won’t let me, then I don’t want the doll at all!”

Oh, really?

Eric regarded her intently. She had been eyeing that doll with such intensity since she first spotted it.

This wasn’t just about money; it was about asserting her independence from him.

Alright. He decided to let her win this round.

He had indeed messed up earlier, and buying her this toy was his way of apologizing, not a gesture to indebt her. If she preferred to pay for it herself, he wouldn’t argue with her.

“Fine, fine.” Eric sounded patient, almost like soothing an upset child. “If it makes you happy, go ahead and pay

Hadley was too intent on settling the bill to catch the tenderness in his voice. She quickly turned to the manager. “How do I pay?”

“Right this way, please,” the manager said, still processing the peculiar dynamics at play.

The wealthy certainly had their unique quirks; nonetheless, he was just there to make things happen.

“Will that be cash, credit card, or other mobile payments?”

“Do you take PayPal?”

“Certainly,” the manager responded, and then informed her of the pricing details. “The list price is $39, 000 However, there’s an internal discount which brings it down to $21, 000. But for you, Mr. Flynn’s associate, the

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price is just $16, 000. Please scan here.”

W–What?!

$16,000?

meant a discount exceeding fifty

eyes brimmed with gratitude. “Really? Thank you so

it’s really

was aware of

Eric peered over to see the details on the screen at

for a

amount was trivial, yet for most, it was far from affordable.

reflected on his financial independence. He had built his own wealth, distinct from

in their divorce had come

to himself.

ensure Hadley’s future needs were met, to avoid any further outbursts or difficulties on

part.

where Hadley had bitten

guilty look at Eric, wondering if she’d really bitten him that hard.

voice, she asked, “Is it very painful?” Eric quirked an eyebrow,

Hadley freeze. Why did she even

marked me, yet you withhold your pity?” He then moved his hand away to show the bite mark. It was small but evidently deep, still

looked like the kind of mark one might find

their way of making–up? The extravagance of

genuine concern,

she should at least

at Eric, catching his stern

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forbidding, and he

air of finality, “We don’t stock first–aid supplies here. This is a retail shop, not a

silent exchange, looked regretfully at Eric. “Should

was sure there would be one

somewhat pleased that

doll, packaged and ready. They looked uncertainly as to who the package they should

thinking, Hadley reached out. “I’ll

Eric’s voice cut through, sharp and commanding. “Why assume

“Hand it over here.”

Eric. It was an

couldn’t suppress a laugh

at her with a

to compose herself, Hadley quickly denied it with a shake of her

to overlook it. Her smile

better. Crying? Not so much. It

sting

turned her head, her thoughts

that in his eyes, Linda was

was located just a short distance from

handle the purchase,” Hadley suggested, already edging

home.”

it,” Eric said darkly, tapping his neck where the bite mark still