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

brimmed with gratitude. “Really? Thank

a laugh. “Though it’s really Mr. Flynn

was aware of

peered over to see the details on the screen at the check–out counter,

for

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

head, Eric reflected on his financial independence. He had built his own wealth,

the alimony he had proposed in their divorce had come from his personal earnings, a detail he had

to himself.

future needs were met, to

part.

his neck—the area where Hadley had

shot a guilty look at Eric, wondering

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

Hadley freeze. Why did

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

bite; it looked like the kind of mark one might find

trip for this exclusive doll was their way of making–up? The extravagance of the wealthy really knew no

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

think she should at

at Eric,

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forbidding, and he subtly

“We don’t stock first–aid supplies

Eric. “Should we look for a pharmacy nearby, then?”

there would be one open all

somewhat pleased that Hadley

approached with the Minnie Mouse doll, packaged and ready. They

Hadley reached out.

sharp and commanding. “Why assume it’s yours to

hands. “Hand it

Eric. It was an unusual

a laugh at the unusual sight.

the sound and looked at her with a raised eyebrow. “Are

herself, Hadley quickly denied it with a shake of her head.

skeptical but chose to overlook it. Her smile

Not so much. It makes you look terrible. So, let’s keep the tears

felt a sting

turned her head, her thoughts

knew that in his eyes, Linda

was located just a short

can handle the purchase,” Hadley suggested, already

home.”

the bite mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian finding out about this. How am