Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 121

Chapter 121 Hadley, I Am Quite Joyful Right Now

Eric observed Hadley’s demeanor and tentatively reached to grasp her hand.

Yet again, Hadley pulled away from his touch.

“Really, Hadley?” Eric’s frustration was evident. “Do you believe I came here to harm you?”

“No, not at all…”

Gently shaking her head, Hadley raised her bandaged hand to reassure Eric of her condition.

At the moment Eric looked away, Hadley had swiftly wrapped her wounded hand in a handkerchief and regained her composure.

She then faced Eric, whose expression was tinged with concern. “It looks worse than it really is. Thanks for helping me tonight.”

Her voice retained a composed yet distant quality.

Eric, faced with her continual avoidance, didn’t react with increased anger this time.

A sense of helplessness washed over him, yet he stood his ground, determined not to leave.

“Don’t talk like that. I’m involved now, and I can’t just leave you here by yourself…”

He broke off, his gaze shifting to her.

“Where’s Denver? Shouldn’t your boyfriend be here at a time like this?”

Hadley stayed quiet.

Calling Denver wasn’t an option since he wasn’t really her boyfriend.

Eric demanded action, tilting his head. “Call Denver now. Get him over here.”

Yet…

A sense of unease washed over Hadley.

She was reluctant to disturb Denver, yet Eric insisted. “Make it quick!”

He then laid out her options sharply. “You can either leave with me right now, or call Denver to come pick you up.”

Faced with those choices, Hadley obviously leaned towards contacting Denver.

“Fine.”

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With Eric’s intense stare bearing down on her, Hadley pulled her phone from her purse and dialed Denver’s

number.

Denver picked up almost immediately, his voice filled with excitement. “Hadley? It’s great to hear from you.”

was evident even over

are you right now? Can you come and

where you are, and I’ll

entrance of

her. “Stay there. I’m coming to you.”

“Alright.”

formal tone, Hadley refrained from thanking Denver overly–couples usually skip such

turned to

“Fine.”

a cigarette, lighting it

expecting Eric to leave already.

look, Eric let out a

leave once Denver

taken aback by

typically haughty Eric to show

showed up

“Hadley!”

quickly made his way

here already?” Hadley expressed her surprise. “I just ended the call.”

already at Poseidon’s Realm,” Denver explained.

had been having a meal with clients but had hurried over immediately after her call, even though he had

you away from

worry about it. Work can wait.” Denver reassured her.

short distance away, showed signs of impatience. “Let’s keep things moving. We’ve

“Eric.”

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Eric earlier but hadn’t had the opportunity to greet him. He was now

presence with Hadley.

still harboring feelings

gestured towards Hadley’s right hand. She’s injured.

reacted

her bandaged hand, he cursed softly under his breath, frustrated with himself. I should have stayed closer to

upset that he hadn’t noticed her

worry about it.”

hold of Denver’s arm, urging him not to

“Show me.”

me

“Look here…”

hand, Hadley tried to reassure him. “It’s just a cut from some glass. It isn’t too serious.” Denver examined the bandage, concern etching his face. “It looks pretty

bit…”

accidentally touched the wound, causing Hadley to

looks

arm, reassuring her. “Take

back at Eric. “Eric, thank you for your help, but we

him with a dismissive

safety was

off now. Hadley, let’s

didn’t glance back at Eric, not even as they departed.

watched them leave and chuckled at

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