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!”

leaving, caught in a moment of indecision. “So… are you accepting my offer>”

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a deep breath,

Blathe was

securing her a first–class seat to make her travel as comfortable as possible given her fragile

expense was something Hadley took upon herself to

was their living situation

that Hadley had been renting was proving too cramped and not the best place to raise a

felt overwhelmingly large and was

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

She had already browsed online and selected a potential apartment. The real estate agent had arranged a

nanny, Colleen had

mother of Colleen’s junior fellow

she had raised her child independently, juggling various part–time jobs while her daughter was

struggling to find any

“She’s completely available–ideal

news.” Hadley breathed a sigh of relief. “I appreciate it,

“It’s a fair exchange. She gains employment, and you get help with Joy. It’s beneficial

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

time, making sure Joy was

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

card hanging around her neck, looked up anxiously. “Aren’t you coming with me, Mom?”

and handle things as

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had made arrangements for Joy to travel as an unaccompanied

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

understanding. “I’ll be okay, Mom. I’ll

the attendant with a grateful smile. “Thank you for taking care of

back. “It’s

behave herself, and then, with a heavy heart, turned and joined

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

cherished plush toy, which the

into the lounge, the attendant gently asked, “Should I place your toy

responded, nodding appreciatively as