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

Chapter 159 Are You Accepting My Offer

What was that?

Hadley raised her head, her eyes wet with tears, and stared at Eric.

His commitment to Linda was unmistakable, perhaps influenced by his loyalty to Ernest.

The connection between the brothers was undeniable.

It seemed Eric feared he might lose control and betray Ernest’s trust, didn’t he?

Feeling a deep sadness, Hadley felt her tears ceased. “Your loyalty knows no bounds,” she said.

For Linda, his support was always unwavering.

“Hadley?” Eric’s face showed confusion; he couldn’t grasp her thoughts.

She looked back at him, her smile vanishing, and asked gravely, “Is there really no other choice for you?”

Taken aback, Eric pondered if another like Hadley could possibly exist.

He affirmed with a nod. “Yes, you’re the one and only.”

A sarcastic chuckle broke from her, and Hadley, finding a brief humor in the moment, rose to her feet.

As she stood up, Hadley’s legs felt weak, causing her to sway a bit. Eric quickly reached out. “Be careful.” He observed her recent tears. “Feeling dizzy?”

“I’m okay.” Hadley firmly shook her head, distancing herself from his touch. “I understand what you mean. I’m just exhausted. I need to rest.”

“I can help you to…”

“No need!” Hadley interrupted sharply, spinning to face him with a stern look. “Don’t come after me. I mean it -don’t!”

“Hadley…

..” Eric’s brow furrowed, his concern evident. How could he leave her alone in such a state? “Didn’t you say you wanted me?” Her tone was laced with bitterness. “Are you not even listening to me now?”

“I…” Eric paused, taken aback by her sharpness. He stood motionless, unsure how to proceed.

Hadley gave a smirk, turned on her heel, and strode away.

“Hadley!”

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turning, Hadley closed her eyes briefly, took a deep breath, and continued on

from Blathe

troupe, securing her a first–class seat to make her travel as comfortable as possible given her fragile health.

was something Hadley took upon herself to cover.

was their living situation

Twelfth Alley that Hadley had been renting was proving too cramped

the house Eric offered, but it felt overwhelmingly large and was inconveniently located far

considering finding a more suitable apartment–a cozier, smaller one–and also needed to

time around, she was better equipped. She had already browsed online and selected a potential apartment. The real estate agent had arranged a video call to tour the apartment, and upon her

nanny, Colleen had someone

mother of

raised her child independently, juggling various part–time jobs while her daughter was in school.

she was struggling to find any full–time employment due

“She’s completely available–ideal for

Hadley breathed a sigh of

casually. “It’s a fair exchange. She

Hadley had everything arranged from her side, the only remaining step was for the dance troupe

of time, making sure Joy was safely escorted

lady will accompany you onto the plane shortly,” Hadley explained to Joy.

the card hanging around her neck, looked up anxiously. “Aren’t

to stay with the troupe and handle things as she was one of the

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to travel as an unaccompanied minor.

do, so I won’t be able to sit with you, but we’re on

face showing understanding. “I’ll be okay, Mom. I’ll listen to the lady

to the attendant

smiled back. “It’s absolutely my pleasure.”

reminder to behave herself, and then, with a heavy heart, turned and joined the waiting troupe.

to the first–class lounge, a privilege afforded by her ticket and the

nothing but her cherished plush toy, which

the lounge, the attendant gently asked, “Should I place your toy here?”

nodding appreciatively as she clutched her large