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 percent!

“Really? Thank

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

was aware of

Eric peered over to see the details on the screen at the check–out counter, raising his eyebrows in surprise.

for

amount was trivial, yet for most, it was

Eric reflected on his financial independence. He had built his own

proposed in their divorce had come from his personal earnings,

to himself.

future needs were met,

part.

and touched his neck—the area where Hadley

at Eric, wondering if she’d really bitten

it very painful?” Eric quirked an eyebrow, his smirk playful. “Would it matter to

question made Hadley freeze. Why did she

theatrical sigh, Eric played up his plight. “You’ve 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

the kind of mark one might find

for this exclusive doll was their way of making–up? The extravagance

Hadley, missing the manager’s silent conjectures, asked with genuine concern, “Is there a first aid

think she should

glanced at Eric, catching his stern look.

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forbidding, and he

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

exchange, looked regretfully at Eric. “Should we look for a pharmacy nearby,

was sure there would be one open all night somewhere close.

somewhat pleased that Hadley was showing

and ready. They looked uncertainly as to who

Hadley reached out. “I’ll take

sharp and commanding. “Why assume

extended his hands. “Hand it over

one employee quickly said, passing the plush toy to Eric. It was an unusual sight, indeed–Eric Flynn, a prominent businessman, carrying a large stuffed animal through

couldn’t suppress a laugh at the

her with a raised eyebrow. “Are you

to compose herself, Hadley quickly denied it with a shake of her head. “Not

it. Her smile was

so much. It

felt a sting at his

her head,

just knew that in his eyes, Linda was

a 24–hour pharmacy was located just a short distance from

purchase,” Hadley suggested, already edging toward departure. “I think

home.”

said darkly, tapping his neck where the bite mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian finding out about