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?

discount exceeding fifty

with gratitude. “Really? Thank you

the manager responded with a laugh. “Though it’s really Mr. Flynn you should be

of that fact.

over to see the details on the

for a

for most, it

his financial independence. He had built

in their divorce had come from his personal earnings, a detail

to himself.

was resolved to ensure Hadley’s future needs were met, to avoid any further outbursts

part.

neck—the area where Hadley had bitten him was still sore.

Eric, wondering if

a tentative voice, she asked, “Is it very painful?” Eric quirked an eyebrow, his smirk playful.

made Hadley freeze. Why did she even ask?

his plight. “You’ve marked me, yet you withhold your pity?” He then moved his hand away to show the bite mark. It

looked like the kind of mark one might find

was their way of making–up? The extravagance of the wealthy really knew no bounds.

Hadley, missing the manager’s silent conjectures, asked with genuine concern, “Is

made her think she should at least

glanced at Eric, catching his stern

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was forbidding, and he subtly shook his head.

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

looked regretfully at Eric. “Should we look for a

one open all night somewhere close.

said, somewhat pleased that Hadley was showing

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

thinking, Hadley reached out. “I’ll take

Eric’s voice cut through, sharp and commanding. “Why assume it’s yours to carry?”

extended his hands. “Hand it

Mr. Flynn,” one employee quickly said, passing the plush toy to Eric. It was an unusual sight, indeed–Eric Flynn,

suppress a laugh at the unusual sight.

with a raised eyebrow.

compose herself, Hadley quickly denied it with

it. Her smile was too charming to

“It suits you better. Crying? Not so much. It makes you look terrible. So,

a sting at

her head, her

eyes, Linda was always

24–hour pharmacy was located just

already edging

home.”

mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian finding