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

eyes brimmed with gratitude. “Really? Thank you so

with a laugh. “Though it’s

was aware of

completed the payment, Eric peered over to see the details on the screen at the check–out

for

yet for most, it was far from

reflected on his financial 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.

future needs were met,

part.

Eric winced and touched his neck—the area where

wondering if she’d really bitten him

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

freeze. Why did she even

yet you withhold your pity?” He then moved his hand away to show the bite mark.

any bite; it looked like the kind of mark one might find in an intense

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

conjectures, asked with genuine concern, “Is

think she should at least help clean

glanced at Eric,

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expression was forbidding, and he subtly shook his head.

with an air of finality, “We don’t stock first–aid

exchange, looked regretfully at Eric.

would be one open all night somewhere close.

said, somewhat pleased that Hadley was showing concern.

ready. They looked uncertainly as to who the package they

Hadley reached out. “I’ll

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

extended his hands. “Hand it

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

a laugh at the

caught the sound and looked at her with a raised

compose herself, Hadley quickly denied it with a shake

it. Her smile was

Eric suggested casually. “It suits you better. Crying? Not so much. It makes you look terrible. So, let’s keep the tears away, agreed?”

a sting at his words–really?

turned her head, her thoughts drifting.

that in his eyes, Linda was always the epitome

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

purchase,” Hadley suggested, already edging toward

home.”

tapping his neck where the bite mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian finding out about this. How am I supposed