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

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The film cry won’t just a hub for showing–It was also a lively tourist attraction, almost like a theme park, packed with busting food malls and the restible aroma of local snacks.

Hadley Ind Denver to a rate food weet ducked around the corner, her eyes scanning the endless options.

“Sex anything you like?” she asked, glancing up at him

Denver skrugged, hands in his pockets, his forms more on her than the food. Just get whatever you want

Hadley didn’t hesitate. “How about some cookies?” she asked with a grin. I know a place where they have the

best cookies”

“A box of cookies, please the then led him to the place and called to the vendor.

“Coming right up

As the warm, freshly baked treats were handed over, Hadley paid and held the box up toward Denver.

Misunderstanding the gesture, Denver instinctively leaned down, taking a quick bite–only to recoil instantly.

“Damn! That’s hot!” he winced, his hand flying up to cover his mouth.

He refused to spit it out, though, opting instead to suffer through it.

Hadley burst into laughter, the sight of his frantic, barely–contained reaction too amusing to ignore.

Denver shot her a playful gare. “Are you laughing at me?”

“No, no…”

Hadley pressed her lips together, feigning innocence, though the amusement in her eyes betrayed her. “Is it “good, though?*

“Yeah,” he murmured, his voice turning softer. Denver’s frown melted into a smirk as he finally swallowed.

Sweet. Warm. Just like her.

The next evening at Poseidon’s Realm. Eric and Barrie were engaged in a casual game of pool, having arrived

first.

Before long, Marshall walked in–with Denver trailing behind him.

Eric’s gaze flicked toward Denver, brow slightly arching. Why was Denver here?

Shouldn’t he be with Hadley? Weren’t couples supposed to spend their evenings together?

“Eric. Barrie,” Denver greeted them with his usual calm demeanor as he walked in, and then turned directly to

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Barrie. “Thanks for helping with Hadley’s situation. Do you happen to know what your mom likes? I want to get her a thank–you gift,”

Barrie blinked, momentarily thrown. “What situation?” he asked, puzzled. “What thank you gift?”

was able to return to the dance troupe, thanks to your mother’s help.

Oh!

eyes narrowed slightly in surprise.

Eric, but Eric didn’t

focused on the game, his face

need further

slow, knowing smile tugged at his lips. “Ah, that. It was just a small favor,” Barrie said lightly.

about it.”

replied with an easy smile. “If you won’t

“Alright, you win.”

gave a small nod before turning to discuss the matter with Marshall, leaving

pool table, his smirk laced with mischief. “So tell me, Mr. Flynn- doing good deeds from the

game, didn’t spare

anyone to

was you. And let me guess–you don’t plan on letting Hadley

either?”

she need to

eyebrow. “Seems like a waste, doesn’t it? Helping someone without them ever realizing it?”

escaped Eric.

didn’t she? That was all

his shot, his voice smooth, detached. “Would that magically make her

never going

hummed, tapping his cue against the floor. “At the very least, she’d acknowledge what you did for her. Maybe even see

lightly, shaking his head. “I

his gaze, studying his friend like a puzzle he was eager to solve.

the table, unwilling

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silence stretch before tilting his head

let her go?”

Thud!

shot went completely off course, scattering the balls in every direction.

day Hadley went back into the

Why is Hadley being allowed back?” Alita’s voice rang the loudest,

lead dancer role was hers after Hadley

Hadley’s sudden return, everything was

this goes against the rules

can be bent for one person, what’s the

this needs

had expected this. Her gaze flickered toward Hadley, who stood

smoothly. “Hadley had already signed a contract with the production team before joining the troupe. Technically, she never broke

fell into stunned silence.

blurted out, eyes flashing. “She just says it was before she joined, and that’s

enough?”

the contract right here. Feel free to have a look.” No one spoke, though a few exchanged uneasy glances. The solid proof left them with nothing to argue

deliberate. “I fired her for breaking

was protecting Hadley. The whispers about Hadley having

sweep across the room, unwavering. She had bent

she stated coolly. “When the time comes, Hadley will show you on stage

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such quiet authority that no one