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

eyes brimmed with gratitude. “Really? Thank

a laugh. “Though it’s really Mr. Flynn you should be thanking.”

was aware of that fact.

the details on the screen at the

000 for a

amount was trivial, yet for most,

independence. He had built his own wealth, distinct from the vast Flynn family’s fortune.

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

to himself.

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

part.

winced and touched his neck—the area where Hadley had bitten him was still

Eric, wondering if

painful?” Eric quirked an eyebrow,

freeze. Why did she

He then moved his hand away to show the bite mark. It was small but evidently deep, still bleeding. The manager, catching sight of this, started piecing

the kind of mark one might find in an

of making–up? The

with genuine concern, “Is there a first aid kit available?”

actual blood made her think she should at

Eric, catching his

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and he subtly shook his head.

finality, “We don’t stock first–aid supplies

of the silent exchange, looked regretfully at Eric.

be one open all

said, somewhat pleased that Hadley was showing

packaged and ready. They looked uncertainly as to who

reached out. “I’ll take

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

“Hand it

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 a

suppress a laugh at

and looked at her with a raised eyebrow. “Are you finding

with a shake of her head. “Not at all.”

seemed skeptical but chose to overlook it. Her smile

want,” Eric suggested casually. “It suits you better. Crying? Not so much. It makes you look terrible.

a sting at his words–really?

head, her thoughts drifting.

his eyes, Linda was always the epitome

pharmacy was located just a short

can handle the purchase,” Hadley suggested, already edging

home.”

even think about it,” Eric said darkly, tapping his neck where the bite mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian finding out about this. How am I supposed to maintain any