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

Chapter 133

Chapter 133 Do You Really

Not Know

This part of Srixby wasn’t exactly run–down, but it was a far cry from the kind of luxury Denver was used to.

Eric eased the car to a stop, his gaze flicking to Hadley in the rearview mirror. His tone was flat. “He’s inside.

Go on.*

He had no intention of following.

“I’ll wait here. If you decide to stay, just send me a message or call.”

What if they saw each other and couldn’t bring themselves to say goodbye?

It wouldn’t be surprising.

Eric clenched his jaw, barely stopping himself from snapping outright. His patience was wearing thin.

“What are you waiting for? Hurry up!”

If she stalled any longer, he might just change his mind altogether.

“Oh… fine.”

Hadley couldn’t tell why his mood shifted again–it was exhausting. Without another word, she pushed open the door and stepped out.

Following the address Eric had given her, she made her way to Denver.

The studio apartment barely fit a bed and a makeshift kitchen. It wasn’t his–it belonged to a friend of his. A last resort after his accounts were frozen and his family cut him off. Denver had nowhere else to go.

Hadley took a steadying breath before knocking. The door swung open.

“Hadley?” Denver blinked, surprise flickering into something warmer. “You–how did you even find me?”

She didn’t answer, just offered a small smile. “Can I come in?”

“Oh–yeah, of course!” He stepped aside hastily.

“Come in. Take a seat,” he added, already half–turning toward the fridge. “Want something to drink?”

“No, I’m good.” Hadley shook her head. “I came to talk.”

“Oh… Alright”

Even so, Denver grabbed a bottle of water and set it in front of her. His smile was thin, uneasy. “This is just temporary,” he said–like he needed to convince himself more than her.

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to see

he hadn’t expected….

his hands together, fingers twisting as he fought to steady himself. “Do

as she nodded. “You know, you don’t have to do any of this. Why didn’t you just tell your

sharpened, almost desperate.

voice was unsteady. “Hearing you say that hurts more than losing my

exhaled softly, her tone gentler

away from your parents. Go back and talk to them.

interest. ”

“Hadley…”

against his chest. The past few days had been a nightmare, but through it

refused to break.

were

me, don’t

said, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “This is just a

them out anyway. She couldn’t let him brush this off like it was nothing. “You’re your family’s only son. You

“Hadley…”

real relationship should help both people grow. It shouldn’t feel like a weight

don’t want to drag you down. You’re my only friend in Srixby–I can’t be the reason you lose

“Hadley…”

blurring at the edges. “Just go home. I’m

word, she turned and

“Hadley!”

pushed forward without hesitation, her heartbeat hammering in her ears. Behind her, Denver’s

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“Hadley!”

he finally glanced up, his brows died in mild surprise–Hadley and Denver were sprinting

hell was going

it, Hadley yanked open the passenger

“Hadley-”

was sharp, urgent.

“What?”

blinked, completely thrown.

slamming his palm against the window. “Hadley, don’t leave-

through the closed window, but Denver’s desperation was plain. His mouth

glanced at her, baffled. “You

“Just drive!”

eyes shut, pressing her hands over her ears. “Now! Didn’t you hear

“Oh… got it.”

edge in her voice–she’d never spoken to him like that before. For a split second, Eric hesitated. Strangely, he even felt a little…

flicked a glance at the rearview mirror. Denver was still chasing after

really just leaving him there? What the hell were

she snapped.

Eric stiffened.

Alright.

down on the accelerator, and the car surged forward. In the rearview mirror, Denver’s figure blurred,

him, Hadley lifted her hands to her face, her fingers trembling as they covered her

heart stuttered. Was

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